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What do you got?
I have been mainly using the PS3 for Netflix and Amazon Prime. Use the Youtube app on the Smart TV. And a connected computer for Kodi and other online services (like HBO GO, etc..)
Getting closer to cutting the cord. The first step is I ordered an amplified antennae to see if I can get locals with it. I have not fiddled with an antennae for like 30 years. Should be interesting. If it works well enough, the picture on the locals will be 1080p and better than what you get with satellite or cable. The antennae is supposed to have a range of 50 miles (as the crow flies). I am in SW NH, but Boston locals are essential. According to the sites I checked, I am in range, but you never know with hills and stuff.
The second step is to try and consolidate some of the services. I ordered the Amazon Fire TV (full box). I compared a bunch of them and it came down to the Fire vs the Roku. The biggest thing they both have now which I think is essential is universal search. So you can search for a TV show or a movie and it will show you what apps it is available on (Amazon, Netflix, etc...)
The fact that I can sideload Kodi on the FireTV and Alexa is now integrated into the remote pushed me to the Fire.
If all of this works well (a big if), I will then look into a DVR/PVR for the locals. (like a Tivo).
Anyway, what you got? Do you like it?
I have been mainly using the PS3 for Netflix and Amazon Prime. Use the Youtube app on the Smart TV. And a connected computer for Kodi and other online services (like HBO GO, etc..)
Getting closer to cutting the cord. The first step is I ordered an amplified antennae to see if I can get locals with it. I have not fiddled with an antennae for like 30 years. Should be interesting. If it works well enough, the picture on the locals will be 1080p and better than what you get with satellite or cable. The antennae is supposed to have a range of 50 miles (as the crow flies). I am in SW NH, but Boston locals are essential. According to the sites I checked, I am in range, but you never know with hills and stuff.
The second step is to try and consolidate some of the services. I ordered the Amazon Fire TV (full box). I compared a bunch of them and it came down to the Fire vs the Roku. The biggest thing they both have now which I think is essential is universal search. So you can search for a TV show or a movie and it will show you what apps it is available on (Amazon, Netflix, etc...)
The fact that I can sideload Kodi on the FireTV and Alexa is now integrated into the remote pushed me to the Fire.
If all of this works well (a big if), I will then look into a DVR/PVR for the locals. (like a Tivo).
Anyway, what you got? Do you like it?