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OrangeAfroMan

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Re: OT - Cable Alternatives
« Reply #434 on: September 29, 2025, 07:51:56 PM »
Yeah, I used to tout it, but I haven't gotten back to it.  It's hard to pay $100+ for something you're used to paying, what, $40 initially, then incrementally up to $70/mo.  

All of the games I've wanted to watch have been on normal youtube, probably on illegal channels or whatever.  I don't care.  Billion-dollar companies can suck it.

I could never get on Hulu - once I was used to no commercials on Netflix and YT Premium, I can't go back to commercials.  Paying $100+/mo for a service with commercials hurts my brain.
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« Reply #435 on: September 29, 2025, 08:42:28 PM »
Quote from: OrangeAfroMan on September 29, 2025, 07:51:56 PM
All of the games I've wanted to watch have been on normal youtube, probably on illegal channels or whatever.  I don't care.  Billion-dollar companies can suck it.
Can I get an Amen?
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« Reply #436 on: September 29, 2025, 09:24:47 PM »
Amen 
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Re: OT - Cable Alternatives
« Reply #437 on: September 29, 2025, 09:25:16 PM »
It's all about the content 
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Re: OT - Cable Alternatives
« Reply #438 on: August 01, 2026, 08:30:01 AM »
I might hafta try this.............




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Re: OT - Cable Alternatives
« Reply #439 on: Today at 10:26:24 AM »
Which is better, a Firestick or Roku stick?

I dislike the interface on my Samsung TV

pretty sure I'm going with the Youtube TV Sports plan when the CFB season starts
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« Reply #440 on: Today at 10:34:05 AM »
Roku, but I'm forced to use Firestick or Nokia. Had a choice. Chose Firestick.

For my outside TV's (3), I'm using Insignia Fire TV's now, so no stick needed.

Outside get abused by heat, humidity and salt air. Ate my Samsung after about 3 years.

Insignia = cheap.

Samsung is not.
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« Reply #441 on: Today at 10:39:30 AM »
I don't think I've ever used a Roku stick, I think the only Rokus I've ever used were boxes.  The interface is probably the same, I'd guess.

I've used Firesticks for years.  If you're a Prime Video user, the Firestick might be a tad bit more convenient in its home screen setup.  Overall, I don't think there's much difference between them.  The Roku feels less pushy and intrusive.....it feels a little bare bones on the home screen, which is likely preferable for many people.  Doesn't feel like it's trying to push anything on you.  The Firestick home screen advertises movies, tv shows, apps, suggests a lot of things to watch.....I happen to like that because it's how I find out about some things, but if I wanted to be left alone and have a more stripped-down experience that shuts up and just lets me get to my apps, I'd probably go Roku.  

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« Reply #442 on: Today at 10:47:42 AM »
I had a roku box years ago - liked it.
had firestick the past couple years - it was ok

I think I'll try one of the old firesticks and see if I can make it work sufficiently with youtube tv
one of them has an ethernet port but I've always used it wirelessly

don't know if I need the roku box for more processing speed and memory for less tiling of if the stick is fine
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« Reply #443 on: Today at 10:48:57 AM »
haven't had Prime, doubt I ever will

yes, online reviews say the Roku has less stuff shoved at you than firestick
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« Reply #444 on: Today at 11:29:42 AM »
Whenever they try to shove shit at me, I just shove it back.
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Re: OT - Cable Alternatives
« Reply #445 on: Today at 11:33:49 AM »
Quote from: FearlessF on August 01, 2026, 08:30:01 AM





So I wonder what only $55/mo rises to afterwards? To think we swapped cable for internet streaming that in many cases is more expensive than cable was.
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« Reply #446 on: Today at 11:42:31 AM »
I prefer the Roku interface, but either is going to be light-years better than the Samsung native TV smart app.  As much as I love a Samsung TV itself, I loathe the Samsung native app just as much.

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« Reply #447 on: Today at 11:45:47 AM »
^^^

Correct.
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