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Couldn't tell if he was sharpening his sword to do battle, or impale himself. I have had Comcast for about 2 1/2 years now, paying around $70/month, only for i

Couldn't tell if he was sharpening his sword to do battle, or impale himself. I have had Comcast for about 2 1/2 years now, paying around $70/month, only for internet. I sometimes use an over-the-air ATSC box for some local channels. Recently got the price dropped to $30/month (strange story). I have an Xbox 360 that is seldom used for games, mostly a dedicated Netflix device. Not a sports fan, particularly. But, I do find it interesting when watching cable/satellite tv at a friend's house or bar, somebody is paying to have commercials served to them. I actually do miss commercials, though not interspersed with the content I am viewing. I was probably the last guy to find out about the 'Old Spice' commercials. Not sure why satellite is not an option for this guy, though. Dish network has some pretty cheap plans. Also, he could get a slingbox and a good friend that would let him install it, maybe pay for the extra cablebox rental.

dotBen 16y ago
Not sure why satellite is not an option for this guy, though. Dish network has some pretty cheap plans. I know the building MG used to live in - it is a modern downtown condo and you cannot install satellite very easily in those. If he is living where I believe he is now living, it's the same issue. I've heard that the FCC says everyone is entitled to erect a satellite dish if they want but that's useless if you live on the wrong side of a condo building or don't have a balcony. And expect flak from the HOA if you do, esp if it's an up-market condo building. What happens is cable companies do deals with the building developers to have cable run to each condo ("cable ready") and in return the building agrees not to let anyone install a satellite dish on the roof. Or they do have a communal satellite but it doesn't have an HD-ready LMB, which was the issue in my old condo.

dotBen 16y ago

Not sure why satellite is not an option for this guy, though. Dish network has some pretty cheap plans. I know the building MG used to live in - it is a modern downtown condo and you cannot install satellite very easily in those. If he is living where I believe he is now living, it's the same issue. I've heard that the FCC says everyone is entitled to erect a satellite dish if they want but that's useless if you live on the wrong side of a condo building or don't have a balcony. And expect flak from the HOA if you do, esp if it's an up-market condo building. What happens is cable companies do deals with the building developers to have cable run to each condo ("cable ready") and in return the building agrees not to let anyone install a satellite dish on the roof. Or they do have a communal satellite but it doesn't have an HD-ready LMB, which was the issue in my old condo.