[Northerner52]

I watch CNBC and National FOX mostly, Some NBC. The cheapest way to get them with Comcast Xfinity is a package almost $150 with HD service. Any suggestions?

[jbdlfan]

Originally Posted by Pat_RI

No live local streaming channels as far as I know. Which stations would you like and I'll search for them? If you have ESPN channels thru Direct TV you should be able to live stream them. I get ESPN, ESPN2, 3, and ESPNU on the Roku using Comcast. The local Boston channel doesn't live stream just clips. Don't watch local FL. It's pretty much if you have it on cable you should get the channel on Roku but most are not live streaming.

If I am an college football fan, will I still be able to watch my games live?

[UpNorth]

I refuse to pay comcast for their overpriced television packages. I do have their internet, which I use with a Roku Box and Amazon Fire Stick. If you are an Amazon Prime member, the Fire Stick is a good addition to the Roku. You can now stream the live feeds of HGTV and Travel Channel on the Fire Stick. If you want to pay for Hulu or Netflix, you would be better off watching them through the Roku, since their are loads of complaints by those watching them on the Fire Stick. So, both Roku anf Fire Stick have their places. I am also looking at an antenna to pick up the local channels. But there is so much content streaming right now, I really don't know how often I'd use it.

I also have a Slingbox connected to my system up in Connecticut, so I can stream everything I have there down here to watch, including DVR recordings. Works great on a laptop, and pretty good through the Roku Slingplayer app.

[Jimmydoodlebug]

I have Comcast Xfinity starter package on my living room TV to get news and some entertainment, but I may upgrade to get more channels. I also have a Roku on it for even more entertainment. I have TVs in my three bedrooms with a Roku on each one but no Comcast so I don't have to spend any money monthly.

I used to have Directv and the same setup.

I subscribe to Netflix for about $9 a month and get Amazon Prime free because I have a Prime account. I also get YouTube and that's another streaming channel with vast content.They play on all my TVs for that price, and I've selected 75 other channels that interest me for free via Roku. That's a lot of entertainment options for a little money.

I have two smart TVs and they provide access to Netflix and Amazon Prime, but not much more and of course those channels aren't any cheaper than with the Roku. If you're buying a new TV buy a smart TV, but otherwise a Roku is a fraction of the cost.

If you don't need Comcast then you can put TVs throughout your house and get endless entertainment options for $9 a month or even free if you don't want Netflix. But Netflix is a true bargain so if you don't get it you're missing a lot.

JMHO

[Jima64]

we use our roku with comcast internet after dropping the tv side of CC. Only problem we had with roku was the roku stick we used on our bedroom tv always stayed hot, so close to the heat vents on the back of the flatscreen and eventually burned up. Roku box in living room works great but we are getting tired of what netflix has to offer. Roku does work but the customer service leaves a lot to be desired.

[bangodmother]

Which antenna did you get and who installed? I have ROKU and use Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu. Thanks

[d&bstroup]

So couldnt you decrease your comcast to expanded basic as they call it and use a ruko box in living room? And also get a roku for extra bedrooms?