The problem with comparing Hulu to cable is that with my cable subscription I'm free to record shows and play them back later - without the ads. Similarly, the

The problem with comparing Hulu to cable is that with my cable subscription I'm free to record shows and play them back later - without the ads. Similarly, the on demand content rarely includes ads, and when it does they're sparse and extremely short. I often find myself starting to watch live tv shows about 20 minutes late and playing it as it records so that I can see the show the night it airs _and_ avoid ads. When Hulu will let me do this, I'll drop cable. (that said, I realize the premium I pay for these privileges and others with cable is steeper than it should be)