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Anyone cut the Cable?

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  • cazzy
    cazzy Posts: 9,136
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    yogi84 said:

    yogi84 said:

    @cazzy Nah.... Its through the City/Muni that I live in.... 

    They're offering 1000 mbps down/up for $50?  Where do you live cause I want to move there?
    http://longmontcolorado.gov/departments/departments-e-m/longmont-power-communications/broadband-service

    btw.... I am the Network Engineer on the project...


    You sir are a lucky bastard!  Super fast internet and legal pot...that's like a teenagers dream!
    Just a hack that makes some $hitty BBQ....
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  • cazzy
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    Hogman348 said:

    Raspberry Pi is also an option and i know that Pi 2 is coming out or is out. however, if you do some comparative research, amazon fire tv has the fastest cpu/gpu available which makes it a strong contending for streaming HD streams.


    just my 2 cents :) 
    I agree.  Totally going your route.  While I have an interest and have been researching R Pi, using my existing equipment makes total sense.  Plus, the Fire TV is a freaking hoss....fastest interface I've came across in a while.
    Just a hack that makes some $hitty BBQ....
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  • jimreed777
    jimreed777 Posts: 324
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    Hogman348 said:

    Check out Amazon fire TV and then do some research on how to side load "xbmc" or new newer version "kodi" onto it. If its above your tech level, search craigslist and you can likely find someone local who will do the install for you. the going rate is $50-80. thats what i did in ATL. FYI-- i got a guy here if interested.


    XBMC is a full media browser which you run instead of the normal amazon/google OS. you can also run this for free on any PC. with this installed you can watch any tv show you can think of, any movie both out currently on dvd or cams or screeners on new releases if thats your thing. there are many HD feeds 720 and 1080p. i have been very pleased with the video quality. they also have live tv apps you can load onto it as well. do some research. this amazon/xbmc combo brings everything you want to your fingertips, except for your local channels for news. there are live sports too although the feeds are just so-so in my opinion. it depends.
     once a tv show airs live on tv, you can usually watch it commercial free on xbmc within 30 mins or less of it being over. impressive. its like you have a DVR of everything you can think of.

    check out this link for info.

    Only thing about the kodi stuff is you need to block the porn that shows up in folders in some of the programs and would show up in searches 

    Issue: How to I enable and access Adult content in Navi-X?

    Explanation: You can go to the following link and place a check mark next to the option for "Display content tagged as adult for the above IP address" and click on "Save Prefs" below. You may also have to "Sync IP" in order for this to work. This button can be located below the "Forums" button on the main page on our Navi-Xtreme website.

    Member Preferences (where the Adult Content option is) http://www.navixtreme.com/members/

    tags: adult, mature, porn, porno, pornographic, sex

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  • cazzy
    cazzy Posts: 9,136
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    yogi84 said:

    yogi84 said:

    @cazzy Nah.... Its through the City/Muni that I live in.... 

    They're offering 1000 mbps down/up for $50?  Where do you live cause I want to move there?
    http://longmontcolorado.gov/departments/departments-e-m/longmont-power-communications/broadband-service

    btw.... I am the Network Engineer on the project...


    Great video! Longmont looks beautiful man!
    Just a hack that makes some $hitty BBQ....
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  • yogi84
    yogi84 Posts: 189
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    cazzy said:

    yogi84 said:

    yogi84 said:

    @cazzy Nah.... Its through the City/Muni that I live in.... 

    They're offering 1000 mbps down/up for $50?  Where do you live cause I want to move there?
    http://longmontcolorado.gov/departments/departments-e-m/longmont-power-communications/broadband-service

    btw.... I am the Network Engineer on the project...
    Great video! Longmont looks beautiful man!

    Thanks... I just moved here to work on this project... I moved from New Mexico were its flat and HOT so it was a great move (Career and Location).
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  • Eggcelsior
    Eggcelsior Posts: 14,414
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    cazzy said:

    yogi84 said:

    @cazzy Nah.... Its through the City/Muni that I live in.... 

    They're offering 1000 mbps down/up for $50?  Where do you live cause I want to move there?
    http://longmontcolorado.gov/departments/departments-e-m/longmont-power-communications/broadband-service

    btw.... I am the Network Engineer on the project...


    You sir are a lucky bastard!  Super fast internet and legal pot...that's like a teenagers WET dream!

    FTFY
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  • saluki2007
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    cazzy said:

    Hogman348 said:

    Raspberry Pi is also an option and i know that Pi 2 is coming out or is out. however, if you do some comparative research, amazon fire tv has the fastest cpu/gpu available which makes it a strong contending for streaming HD streams.


    just my 2 cents :) 
    I agree.  Totally going your route.  While I have an interest and have been researching R Pi, using my existing equipment makes total sense.  Plus, the Fire TV is a freaking hoss....fastest interface I've came across in a while.
    Guess I need to do some more research.   :-B
    Large and Small BGE
    Central, IL

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  • greenenvy
    greenenvy Posts: 87
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    @jimreed777 I like how you mention the need to block the porn on the XBMC and then provide instructions for enabling it. Something Freudian no doubt ;)

    Was with TWC for cable/internet forever and finally grew sick of the unannounced rate hikes. We now have DTV + TWC for internet (fastest available around here) and our overall bill dropped all of a middling $20/mo or so, to around $200/mo combined, but at least we have better PQ, and faster internet.

    We also have Netflix, and XBMC/Kodi on a jailbroken Apple TV and an Android Box, which all combined account for about 5% of our viewing. News, cooking shows, and sharktank comprise the other 95% so likely won't be cutting the cord soon.

    “your body is not a temple, it's an amusement park. Enjoy the ride.” Anthony Bourdain, Kitchen Confidential

    LBGE in SATX

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  • DoubleEgger
    DoubleEgger Posts: 17,170
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    As long as directv has the Sunday Ticket, I'm on the hook.
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  • yogi84
    yogi84 Posts: 189
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  • johnkitchens
    johnkitchens Posts: 5,227
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    You guys are killing me. As I type this at my office I am getting a download speed of 2.80Mbps. Yeah that is right 2.80Mbs. Lightning it ain't. 

    In the little town my office is in this is the best we can get. AT&T is so good to us. 

    At home the highest plan I can buy is 18Mbps download. This is U-Verse through AT&T I got it about 6 months because before that all I could get was DSL at 6Mbps download. 

    13 to 14Mbps is the highest I can connect even though it says 18. 

    To say I am envious of some of you is an understatement! 

    Louisville, GA - 2 Large BGE's
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  • nolan8v
    nolan8v Posts: 400
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    Comcast has been very generous to me. They raised the monthly cost for my current services by ~ $30.00.

    I thanked them by cancelling cable and internet with them.

    I will learn to live without their services and keep moving forward.
    "You can live in any city in America, but New Orleans is the only city that lives in you."
    Chris Rose 

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  • rmercier
    rmercier Posts: 212
    edited August 2015
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    I cut the cord a while ago. I use over the air HD antenna, Netflix and Hulu, total of $16 per month. Of course I can't watch any live sports except during finals except for football which is the only sports I really care about
    LBGE in Northern VA
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  • NDG
    NDG Posts: 2,431
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    I was just searching for this post . . . about to cut our DirectTV but scared about sports, so need to research a little more.
    Columbus, OH

    “There are only two ways to live your life.  One is as though nothing is a miracle.  The other is as if everything is” 
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  • tarheelmatt
    tarheelmatt Posts: 9,867
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    I'd love to cut the cable (satellite for me).  I like sports and Food TV to much.  Also my little girl loves Boomerang and Sprout now too.  
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  • SoCalTim
    SoCalTim Posts: 2,158
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    I have an Amazon Fire Tv box that has been modified with the latest Kodi. While I don't get live broadcast tv - I do see ALL the latest movies (including those in the theatre) and ALL live sporting events.

    The box I have can be purchased on Ebay for approx $100-$125, thou if you already have a Fire Tv you could do the set up yourself via instructions via Youtube or me.

    I know most people here reading this won't go this route, but in addition to the use of a modified Tv antenna and the use of a Fire Tv, my cable cost is now ZERO!

    I am no longer being held for ransom my cable provider. I am now a free man - literally.
    I've slow smoked and eaten so much pork, I'm legally recognized as being part swine - Chatsworth Ca.
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  • Ladeback69
    Ladeback69 Posts: 4,482
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    I have Google Fiber for internet and TV and am in the middle of a contract, so I couldn't cut it yet if I want to.  Its about $130 for both TV and internet with 1 gb of speed.  I like it so for now i am happy. Also use Netflex and Amazon Prime to.

    XL, WSM, Coleman Road Trip Gas Grill

    Kansas City, Mo.
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  • jaydub58
    jaydub58 Posts: 2,167
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    I dropped cable for Dish Satellite about 8 years ago.  Never looked back.
    John in the Willamette Valley of Oregon
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  • Jstroke
    Jstroke Posts: 2,600
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    I cut the cord ten years ago. I cannot stand to watch tv with commercials. We have netflix and amazon prime and I read a lot. I don't miss it one bit. 
    Columbus, Ohio--A Gasser filled with Matchlight and an Ugly Drum.
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  • Smokinpig
    Smokinpig Posts: 739
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    https://www.sling.com/ app for roku and amazon fire. 20 bucks a month gets you espn and espn2.

    LBGE Atlanta, GA


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  • HofstraJet
    HofstraJet Posts: 1,156
    edited August 2015
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    DirecTV is now offering Sunday Ticket streaming as a standalone product, but you have to be unable to get DirecTV where you live.
    Two Large Eggs, 6 gal Cajun Fryer, and a MiniMax in Charlotte, NC - My New Table
    Twitter: @ Bags
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  • jonnymack
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    So for our main house we have not yet as it is not yet easy enough for the wife to utilize for the Bravo shows that she loves. That being said we have a vacation spot that I only use Netflix, Amazon Prime and Sling TV through the Amazon fire stick and it is working just fine. It's a bit of a hassle to those who are not skilled with multiple entertainment inputs but for only $20/mo incremental, plus internet (which I have to have anyway for work), we are set. Netflix is my general acct, same with Amazon Prime. 
    Firing up the BGE in Covington, GA

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  • aukerns08
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    SoCalTim said:
    I have an Amazon Fire Tv box that has been modified with the latest Kodi. While I don't get live broadcast tv - I do see ALL the latest movies (including those in the theatre) and ALL live sporting events.

    The box I have can be purchased on Ebay for approx $100-$125, thou if you already have a Fire Tv you could do the set up yourself via instructions via Youtube or me.

    I know most people here reading this won't go this route, but in addition to the use of a modified Tv antenna and the use of a Fire Tv, my cable cost is now ZERO!

    I am no longer being held for ransom my cable provider. I am now a free man - literally.
    @SoCalTim I'd be interested in learning more about this.  Care to send some links or info my way.  You can PM if that's easier.
    Large and Mini BGE

    Hamilton, VA
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  • buzd504
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    HofstraJet said:
    DirecTV is now offering Sunday Ticket streaming as a standalone product, but you have to be unable to get DirecTV where you live.
    I understand that they will be announcing that this product will be available to everyone this year.
    NOLA
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  • HofstraJet
    HofstraJet Posts: 1,156
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    buzd504 said:
    HofstraJet said:
    DirecTV is now offering Sunday Ticket streaming as a standalone product, but you have to be unable to get DirecTV where you live.
    I understand that they will be announcing that this product will be available to everyone this year.
    That would be interesting as that's what keeps many people with DirecTV. Swanni seems to think it's only for those unable to get DirecTV. http://tvpredictions.com/directv080415.htm
    Two Large Eggs, 6 gal Cajun Fryer, and a MiniMax in Charlotte, NC - My New Table
    Twitter: @ Bags
    Blog: TheJetsFan.com
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  • MaskedMarvel
    MaskedMarvel Posts: 3,141
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    I've been with Roku since the beginning, but they just turned off HBO Go for no reason on our old boxes. Whack. 

    Considering more rokus, especially with their pandora interface.  Don't have usb on our tvs, so I'm guessing fire stick is out. Though they're only $24 now shipped... Word is they might be updating to stop rooting. 

    Also running a Xbox 360 on the big ht 



    next next phase is getting a mondo antenna and either mounting it outside or in the attic...  Anyone know if that's a lightning hazard? 

    OTA FTW
    Large BGE and Medium BGE
    36" Blackstone - Greensboro!


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  • buzd504
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    MaskedMarvel said:
    I've been with Roku since the beginning, but they just turned off HBO Go for no reason on our old boxes. Whack. 

    Considering more rokus, especially with their pandora interface.  Don't have usb on our tvs, so I'm guessing fire stick is out. Though they're only $24 now shipped... Word is they might be updating to stop rooting. 


    Firesticks don't need USB - they hook up to HDMI and have a USB base for a power adapter to go into a standard plug.
    NOLA
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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 32,740
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    cable at the house, dish at camp, would throw that dish in the lake if cable ever came in and installed it, the dish doesn't work well near that lake when rainy or heavey cloud cover, I even lose gps mapping in some areas of the lake. I cut the internet cable, puter at home drove me crazy
    fukahwee maine

    you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
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  • grege345
    grege345 Posts: 3,515
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    Sling looks interesting. Anyone use it?
    LBGE& SBGE———————————————•———————– Pennsylvania / poconos

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  • SkinnyV
    SkinnyV Posts: 3,404
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    Xfinity internet and minimum cable 13 channels with HBO runs me $77 month. U have TiVo roamio and minis throughout the house so this option works great with Netflix and vudu and on demand on all boxes. Considering internet only is $50.
    Seattle, WA
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