OT: TV delivery alternatives (was: DirecTivo vs. 'New Direct TV DVR'?)
Bill McGonigle
bill at bfccomputing.com
Tue May 22 17:29:49 EDT 2007
On May 22, 2007, at 12:12, Ben Scott wrote:
> I'm seriously considering dropping my cable TV service and just
> using NetFlix or the Internet for everything. I was checking
> recently, and most of what I watch on TV now is available via NetFlix.
Make sure you check availability, not just a hit for a show.
Mythbusters, Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood, and Ask This Old House have a
very poor showing on Netflix, though there are some hits. This Old
House, New Yankee Workshop, and Good Eats aren't there at all. (nor
is UCTV).
Pity, I was contemplating this strategy.
I'd be happy to dump the satellite dish and pay each of those shows'
production companies a buck an hour for download, but they don't seem
to want my business. If I do my math right, that's a margin of 400%
for them - I guess business schools are teaching different things
these days.
-Bill
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