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> Televisions were prohibitively priced as to make one even a stretch. It's just astounding how cheap televisions have become. A 32" flatscreen is like $150,
by douche 9y ago
> Televisions were prohibitively priced as to make one even a stretch.
It's just astounding how cheap televisions have become. A 32" flatscreen is like $150, and weighs ten pounds.
- itomato 9y agoWhereas content is $100/month when it used to be $0.
- throwa38282 9y agoBroadcast TV is still free. Movies always cost a fair amount of money. An internet connection with youtube is $30 which is WAY more variety than "back then".
- itomato 9y agoMmm. Yeah, I get loads of value from Univision and Home Shopping Channels like HSN, QVC and the others. Can't forget Qubo and Me.tv. Good times, for sure.
- throwa38282 9y agoCBS, NBC, ABC, FOX, PBS Also, I'm suspecting you're not a Spanish speaker, so I guess it's okay to discount a channel that over 10% of the US has utility for. Cable TV is a relatively recent invention, has quickly declining subscription rates, and has always been billed as premium.