Searching for a better cable deal or fed up altogether?
We have some suggestions if you’re ready to cut the cord.
Note: Well be updating this article as new information, devices, and services become available.
If you spot anything that needs an update, feel free to nudge me onTwitter.
Now lets go save some money.
So youre fed up with paying for channels you dont watch.
Considering the average person watches somewherearound 17 channelsof the astronomical number available, youre getting a raw deal.
You know it, and you deal with it.
The cable companies damn well know theyve had a good thing for a long, long time.
The public is well aware of themonopolistic practicesofcertain cable providers.
Our saving grace could be that technology is simply evolving too fast for providers to keep up.
Youre here to get one question answered:How Do I Spend Less Money?
When you watch television, which channels are you most frequently watching?
Does watching live events, i.e.
Does that make you feel ashamed?
A little dirty perhaps?
As fed up as you are, taking a scissor to your cable box isnt such a simple decision.
Of the 20 channels, three are C-Span, so buyer beware.
Comcasts XFinity service covers the largest population of any cable broadband provider in the US.
The satellite companies are a little trickier to nail down if youre looking for an internet/cable bundle.
Again, this is antidotal, based on the services available in my area.
They will fight for your business as more a la carte options become available.
You slashed your portal into the entertainment world and let it bleed out into oblivion.
Be gone vile cable connection!
The deed is done.
Now you need devices because, well, are you really going to read a book?
You need new video content!
Dont skimp on the internet speed, youll want your videos to load fast.
Streaming Devices: Stick it in!
So you want to plug and play.
Our friends atAlphrdove into some of thetricks and best uses of the Chromecastfor the full experience.
Plus free shipping, right?
Its also highly praised.
In its review,CNETcalled the plug-and-play gear the best value in video-streaming hardware, period.
Highly recommended for parents who want to opt out of the childrens sing-a-alongs.
It also comes with a microSD port that offers more internal storage.
Well, you’re free to double down on Siris with Apple TV.
Nvidia Shield
Retail $199.99
The lowdown:Nvidia Shield looks like a slick game console for a reason.
Nvidia is pushing Google with this platform, and all the features of Chromecast are essentially included here.
Well continue to update this post with new streaming devices.
