patricia92243
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Sun Jul-10-05 07:36 AM
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TV or Highspeed Internet. I can't afford both, so I have had to choose. |
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Next Saturday they will install my broadband ISP, and my satellite tv will have to go bye-bye. But, now I am feeling insecure about my decision. I feel like I don't watch much tv, but the little I do watch I enjoy.
But by having broadband, I can download movies - if I can afford them. So.....
round and round I go (in my mind) trying to reassure myself that I have done the right thing.
By the way, no access in my area for satellite internet service, or I would have done that. It's cheaper.
Thanks for listening to my whine.
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Sun Jul-10-05 07:39 AM
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1. Given an either or choice |
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definitely the broadband. TV alone will just numb your mind.
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Sun Jul-10-05 07:43 AM
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2. I'd stay with high speed Internet. |
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If you use Windows then you can subscribe to Real/Starz which allows you to download movies, most of which are currently in circulation on Starz. You can also sub to Netflix.
I just got cable in Feb and if I had to make a choice, the cable would go before my broadband Internet.
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Sun Jul-10-05 07:54 AM
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3. Thanks for the info about Starz and Netflix. I'm thinking by having broad |
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band, I'll be able to see lots of videos that I can't get with my dial-up and that will help make up the "tv void."
I know it's silly to have to keep reassuring myself, and hopefully by this time next week, I'll be thinking what a good decision I have made (I hope)
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Sun Jul-10-05 07:55 AM
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Tons of info you can find yourself, as well as contact with other people. We gave up tv about three years ago and kept our internet, and I think you'll find that you miss it less than you expect, and have more free time :)
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Sun Jul-10-05 07:56 AM
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With high speed internet you could download any shows you wanted and keep up with the news with ease.
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Sun Jul-10-05 08:19 AM
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6. TV-less for well over 5 years. |
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don't miss it at all. you will be the better for it.
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Sun Jul-10-05 08:39 AM
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7. I have been considering this |
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I am on the internet a lot more than I watch TV. Usually when I do watch TV, I just have it on while I am on the internet for background noise. I figured that I could save some $ by cancelling my cable and then upgrading to highspeed internet. I figured I'd be able to catch the Daily Show online and go to my parents or a friends if there was something that I HAD to see. I flew this idea by my wife and she was having none of it. :shrug:
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Sun Jul-10-05 09:26 AM
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9. lol - I guess that's one plus on being single. n/t |
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Sun Jul-10-05 09:17 AM
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it is worth it much more than just Satellite TV.
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Sun Jul-10-05 09:59 AM
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10. Internet. I get local channels only but am going to cancel... |
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$10/mo is joke just for basic access. And what's on anyway? Pig slop.
I'll stick to DVD releases and netflix as needed.
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Sun Jul-10-05 09:59 AM
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11. Having to choose, it's a no-brainer. You made the right choice. |
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Sun Jul-10-05 10:01 AM
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12. I'm going to say 3 words that'll make your decision easier.... |
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FOX, MSNBC, CNN
does that make your choice easier?
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patricia92243
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Sun Jul-10-05 10:12 AM
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13. Well, actually no. I don't get MSNBC and you could not pay me to watch |
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Fox. I used to watch CNN and C-span but don't anymore.
lol - YOUR RIGHT!! I did just answer my own question!
It's so nice to be able to talk over our little concerns with our DU family. Thanks SO much.
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