Getting Cable TV for X-Mas Help!
#1
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Getting Cable TV for X-Mas Help!
This will be the first time buying Cable. It's a Christmas present for my parents. Here is what i know for their tastes in programming:
Mom likes Game Shows and Sitcoms.
Dad likes sci-fi shows, Films (indie and foreign specifically)
Is there some kind of site that deals with getting the best deal on Cable TV? There are so many options to choose from.
Also how easy is the installation transition? My dad has a dvd recorder he uses. Will he be able to keep that hooked in the cable or will be forced into using dvr or Tivo boxes? is there any way to sign up for one year? All i keep seeing is two year contracts.
Mom likes Game Shows and Sitcoms.
Dad likes sci-fi shows, Films (indie and foreign specifically)
Is there some kind of site that deals with getting the best deal on Cable TV? There are so many options to choose from.
Also how easy is the installation transition? My dad has a dvd recorder he uses. Will he be able to keep that hooked in the cable or will be forced into using dvr or Tivo boxes? is there any way to sign up for one year? All i keep seeing is two year contracts.
#3
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Re: Getting Cable TV for X-Mas Help!
Cable or satellite?
After going five-or-so years without cable, I just broke down and got back satellite. Direct TV is installing tomorrow morning! I miss vegging out and watching the boob tube in the evening. Last week, I had this sweeping nostalgia come over me. And I missed being able to watch and surf good old TV.
Whether you get cable or satellite, it's not too hard to pick out the right stuff. Get a good, full package. Expect to pay around $75/mo out the door. Get their full featured package. I think premium channels are a waste. Places like Cox has the "On Demand" channels (free and pay per view types).
DVR is a must.
After going five-or-so years without cable, I just broke down and got back satellite. Direct TV is installing tomorrow morning! I miss vegging out and watching the boob tube in the evening. Last week, I had this sweeping nostalgia come over me. And I missed being able to watch and surf good old TV.
Whether you get cable or satellite, it's not too hard to pick out the right stuff. Get a good, full package. Expect to pay around $75/mo out the door. Get their full featured package. I think premium channels are a waste. Places like Cox has the "On Demand" channels (free and pay per view types).
DVR is a must.
#4
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I think the opposite. If I could buy only premium channels, I would. Since I can't, we don't have cable.
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Re: Getting Cable TV for X-Mas Help!
Stick it to the man. Buy them an Apple TV (or Roku) and a 1 year subscription to Netflix and Hulu+. The total cost will be less than 3 months worth of cable TV. That's what I setup for my parents last year and they've never bugged me about getting cable ever again.
#6
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Re: Getting Cable TV for X-Mas Help!
Cable or satellite?
After going five-or-so years without cable, I just broke down and got back satellite. Direct TV is installing tomorrow morning! I miss vegging out and watching the boob tube in the evening. Last week, I had this sweeping nostalgia come over me. And I missed being able to watch and surf good old TV.
Whether you get cable or satellite, it's not too hard to pick out the right stuff. Get a good, full package. Expect to pay around $75/mo out the door. Get their full featured package. I think premium channels are a waste. Places like Cox has the "On Demand" channels (free and pay per view types).
DVR is a must.
After going five-or-so years without cable, I just broke down and got back satellite. Direct TV is installing tomorrow morning! I miss vegging out and watching the boob tube in the evening. Last week, I had this sweeping nostalgia come over me. And I missed being able to watch and surf good old TV.
Whether you get cable or satellite, it's not too hard to pick out the right stuff. Get a good, full package. Expect to pay around $75/mo out the door. Get their full featured package. I think premium channels are a waste. Places like Cox has the "On Demand" channels (free and pay per view types).
DVR is a must.
#7
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My suggestion (If you choose Satellite). Get a basic package. It doesn't sound like your parents need anything too fancy.
http://www.directv.com/DTVAPP/packag...-1&lpos=header
Directv's basic package is called "Choice" It will run you about $63.99 per month. If they have an HDTV, HD will cost $10 extra per month and if you want to give them a DVR, it's an extra $6 per month.
Your Mom can watch TV Land for sitcoms and The Game Show Network.
Your Dad can watch SyFy and The Science Channel along with IFC for Indie films and stuff.
And yes, it's a 2-year contract if you go with them.
#8
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I would love to but the area they live gets the slowest internet speed 768 Kbps!
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This will be the first time buying Cable.
Also how easy is the installation transition? My dad has a dvd recorder he uses. Will he be able to keep that hooked in the cable or will be forced into using dvr or Tivo boxes? is there any way to sign up for one year? All i keep seeing is two year contracts.
Also how easy is the installation transition? My dad has a dvd recorder he uses. Will he be able to keep that hooked in the cable or will be forced into using dvr or Tivo boxes? is there any way to sign up for one year? All i keep seeing is two year contracts.
Call that company and ask your questions