Is streaming video over the Internet a viable option over standard cable or satellite services? Hulu is betting that it is. Their free, ad-supported service has given access to new and archived episodes of current and past hit TV shows, as well as a smattering of feature length movies. After months of rumors, news broke [...]
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HDTV Almanac - Hulu Drops the Other Shoe
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alfredpoor
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bkunkle
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This is all good and the price is tempting, but I’m wondering about the stuff you don’t get, such as CBS, more movies, and cable shows. If I have to pay for Hulu, can I make up the $10 (or more) by dropping my TV Cable, Netflix or some other service?
So, this is a nice supplement for people without cable and a DVR. But if you already have cable, would you get rid of it? I don't think so.
So, this is a nice supplement for people without cable and a DVR. But if you already have cable, would you get rid of it? I don't think so.
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Different strokes...
Will people give up a $100 cable fee for $10 Hulu Plus? Some will, some won't. Will it put pressure on cable companies to change their pricing? I think it will.
I'm perfectly satisfied with a $9 Netflix subscription, free Hulu, and over-the-air broadcasts (Philadelphia metropolitan area); with what else I can get free on the Internet like ESPN and ABC, I don't miss cable.
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I'm perfectly satisfied with a $9 Netflix subscription, free Hulu, and over-the-air broadcasts (Philadelphia metropolitan area); with what else I can get free on the Internet like ESPN and ABC, I don't miss cable.
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What do you really get?
I agree and I'd be happy to have more choices. I gave up cable years ago and still miss the History Channel.
So, let's look at what you really get from Hulu Plus. You get the ability to watch old TV programs in HD any time without a DVR. But you don't get programs from CBS, and you still have to watch some commercials. You also get the ability to do this with or without using your PC.
So, if you're into "appointment TV" and you watch CBS on cable, this may not appeal to you. But if you get CBS OTA, no problem. Or if you don't care if you have to wait a while (BTW, I wonder when broadcast TV content will become available on Hulu Plus; will they reduce the wait?) then you could use Hulu in place of cable and your DVR.
Since you already get newer programs on free Hulu, I wonder who will pay $10 to watch re-runs? It would have to be someone tech-savvy enough to know that Hulu Plus is out there, but not aware enough to have recorded (or seen) many of these shows when they were broadcast. Or they may want to pay for the privilege of escaping the PC and moving back to the TV. Oh and for HD.
It's hard for me to see how this is that much better than free Hulu. But then, I'm really cheap. I record my stuff OTA and watch $1 videos from Redbox.
So, let's look at what you really get from Hulu Plus. You get the ability to watch old TV programs in HD any time without a DVR. But you don't get programs from CBS, and you still have to watch some commercials. You also get the ability to do this with or without using your PC.
So, if you're into "appointment TV" and you watch CBS on cable, this may not appeal to you. But if you get CBS OTA, no problem. Or if you don't care if you have to wait a while (BTW, I wonder when broadcast TV content will become available on Hulu Plus; will they reduce the wait?) then you could use Hulu in place of cable and your DVR.
Since you already get newer programs on free Hulu, I wonder who will pay $10 to watch re-runs? It would have to be someone tech-savvy enough to know that Hulu Plus is out there, but not aware enough to have recorded (or seen) many of these shows when they were broadcast. Or they may want to pay for the privilege of escaping the PC and moving back to the TV. Oh and for HD.
It's hard for me to see how this is that much better than free Hulu. But then, I'm really cheap. I record my stuff OTA and watch $1 videos from Redbox.
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I must admit, I am looking forward to the day when I get to drop my satellite bill. 90/mnth is too much, but I have a wife! 
Currently the issue I see is sports. For a sports fan, like myself, Hulu isn't even remotely interesting. I'm currently more interested in the tech more than content. When I can get all my sports streamed over the net live to my TV, then count me in.
Currently the issue I see is sports. For a sports fan, like myself, Hulu isn't even remotely interesting. I'm currently more interested in the tech more than content. When I can get all my sports streamed over the net live to my TV, then count me in.