Cable vs Satalite
- Thread starter lazypinoy
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windmill
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Although I'm no expert, I'd personally go with cable. But that's mostly because I want internet for gaming too.
Irritatingly enough, I can't get any high speed internet where I am (even though a marina next door has T1). I'd like to get HD TV too but am willing to wait until I get it with an internet package.
I really want that internet too. I'd have some fun schoolin people online in PS3 games.
edit: just noticed you put "pros and cons" - The main thing I can think of would be the lack of programming interruption on a satellite system when the weather gets bad.
Irritatingly enough, I can't get any high speed internet where I am (even though a marina next door has T1). I'd like to get HD TV too but am willing to wait until I get it with an internet package.
I really want that internet too. I'd have some fun schoolin people online in PS3 games.
edit: just noticed you put "pros and cons" - The main thing I can think of would be the lack of programming interruption on a satellite system when the weather gets bad.
prk543
Member
I would also go with Cable, typically their HD equipment is cheaper than the HD equipment from the satellite companies. If I wanted to get an HD DVR for my tv, it would cost me something like an extra $10/mo. If you are in an apartment or town home your unit may not be facing the correct direction for service. Cable never has a dish which looks better. Finally you can typically get good deals for bundling services from the cable company.
tangwhispr
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I have DirecTV they recently launched a new satellite recently and they will have 5x as many HD Channels as cable here in a few months
reefreak29
Active Member
i had satelite for about 6 months and my tv sygnal was mia as much as it wasnt . went with cable and havent had any problems
autofreak44
Active Member
have timewarner cable and i love it. adelphia and comcast cable sucks
socal57che
Active Member
Neither.
TV free for over 2 years now. No outside input whatsoever. We choose what comes into our home. We rent/buy movies and have playstation & game cube, but no cable, satellite or antenna. Our youngest daughter is at the top of her class in every subject as well as the top level among 2nd grade reading groups. She just tested and was accepted to participate in the GATE program. (Gifted And Talented Education)
We spent several hours together today as a family. We saw the new Pirates movie then went to the park.
We love being TV free. "Throw away your television. Take the noose off your ambition." (Red Hot Chili Peppers)
TV free for over 2 years now. No outside input whatsoever. We choose what comes into our home. We rent/buy movies and have playstation & game cube, but no cable, satellite or antenna. Our youngest daughter is at the top of her class in every subject as well as the top level among 2nd grade reading groups. She just tested and was accepted to participate in the GATE program. (Gifted And Talented Education)
We spent several hours together today as a family. We saw the new Pirates movie then went to the park.
We love being TV free. "Throw away your television. Take the noose off your ambition." (Red Hot Chili Peppers)
autofreak44
Active Member
Originally Posted by socal57che
Neither.
TV free for over 2 years now. No outside input whatsoever. We choose what comes into our home. We rent/buy movies and have playstation & game cube, but no cable, satellite or antenna. Our youngest daughter is at the top of her class in every subject as well as the top level among 2nd grade reading groups. She just tested and was accepted to participate in the GATE program. (Gifted And Talented Education)
We spent several hours together today as a family. We saw the new Pirates movie then went to the park.
We love being TV free. "Throw away your television. Take the noose off your ambition." (Red Hot Chili Peppers)
cool! i dono if i could give up tv all together. i only watch about an hour a night, but still thats an hour i could be doing something else... kudos to you tho
Neither.
TV free for over 2 years now. No outside input whatsoever. We choose what comes into our home. We rent/buy movies and have playstation & game cube, but no cable, satellite or antenna. Our youngest daughter is at the top of her class in every subject as well as the top level among 2nd grade reading groups. She just tested and was accepted to participate in the GATE program. (Gifted And Talented Education)
We spent several hours together today as a family. We saw the new Pirates movie then went to the park.
We love being TV free. "Throw away your television. Take the noose off your ambition." (Red Hot Chili Peppers)
cool! i dono if i could give up tv all together. i only watch about an hour a night, but still thats an hour i could be doing something else... kudos to you tho
lazypinoy
Member
Originally Posted by socal57che
Neither.
TV free for over 2 years now. No outside input whatsoever. We choose what comes into our home. We rent/buy movies and have playstation & game cube, but no cable, satellite or antenna. Our youngest daughter is at the top of her class in every subject as well as the top level among 2nd grade reading groups. She just tested and was accepted to participate in the GATE program. (Gifted And Talented Education)
We spent several hours together today as a family. We saw the new Pirates movie then went to the park.
We love being TV free. "Throw away your television. Take the noose off your ambition." (Red Hot Chili Peppers)
whaa?! man me giving up television is like me giving up....breathing! i wish i could be doing something better but once your hooked....your hooked!
so cable it is then! the comcast in our area got switched to time warner and i must say they have real good service. the cable is now installed in my room! i got the hbo n cinemax combo. i think 50$ a month. and they threw in a free movie for ppv. woot! i heard direct tv isnt so great due to weather.
Neither.
TV free for over 2 years now. No outside input whatsoever. We choose what comes into our home. We rent/buy movies and have playstation & game cube, but no cable, satellite or antenna. Our youngest daughter is at the top of her class in every subject as well as the top level among 2nd grade reading groups. She just tested and was accepted to participate in the GATE program. (Gifted And Talented Education)
We spent several hours together today as a family. We saw the new Pirates movie then went to the park.
We love being TV free. "Throw away your television. Take the noose off your ambition." (Red Hot Chili Peppers)
whaa?! man me giving up television is like me giving up....breathing! i wish i could be doing something better but once your hooked....your hooked!
so cable it is then! the comcast in our area got switched to time warner and i must say they have real good service. the cable is now installed in my room! i got the hbo n cinemax combo. i think 50$ a month. and they threw in a free movie for ppv. woot! i heard direct tv isnt so great due to weather.