OT: TV delivery alternatives (was: DirecTivo vs. 'New Direct TV DVR'?)

[Bill McGonigle]

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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