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James
Lv 4
James asked in Consumer ElectronicsTVs · 1 decade ago

Are u sick of cable prices?

I just wanted to know if i should go back to installing antennas again. started out in the late 70's and stopped in 90'. i think the cable companies need some competition.Installed a new antenna would be just over 200, one time cost that lasts for 20 yrs plus.

WHAT DO U THINK IS IT TIME TO GO BACK TO BASICS AND KICK CABLE TO THE CURB

Update:

The antenna will play digital channels in hd as long as signal is clear enough

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  • kg7or
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago
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    For anyone with good over-the-air reception, there's a lot to be said for putting up a very good antenna and just going with DSL for the Internet. One can get DSL for around $20 to $35, depending on promotional deals and options, and the over-the-air TV is free. As a bonus, there is no HD broadcast picture with better resolution than what you'll receive over the air. You can even buy an HD tuner/recorder that functions exactly the same as a cable or satellite DVR.

    It boils down to asking yourself if the extra $60 to $100 a month you pay for the likes of ESPN and HBO is really worth it. Note that that's like $720 to $1200 per year. You can buy your antenna, mast, rotor and even that over-the-air DVR for less, and it's a one-time expense.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    I agree. There was hardly ever signal problems when I could use the good old fashioned analogue antenna, plus I don't want half of the rubbish channels forced on me nowadays. Well said.

    We'll never be able to go back though, the greedy companies would lose too much money.

  • ?
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago

    THEY ******* CAME TODAY AND SHUTED OFF MY CABLE TILL THURSDAY NOW I'M GOING CRAZY WATCHING TV SHOW DVD'S AND MOVIES

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