Damm Comcast announced they are going up in January and it;s nothing I can do about i

[PWB15]

Comcast sent a letter stating due to increased business costs, they will have to raise the price for all services starting in January of 2016 which will make the bill higher than it already is now.

Internet, sports package, and cable package is rising and I know I can't cancel because once I get home how will I be entertained?

SMH, only possible solutions below

1. Eat Out Less

2. Date someone I'm not attracted to

3. Get a second job

4. Find another internet provider that is not wireless


Pisses me off there is no other option for me that is cheaper because Comcast controls this area so they have me by the balls.

[ZeN]

If you have to cut costs simply to keep cable in your budget, you may have bigger problems than merely how to get entertainment..

[PWB15]

If you have to cut costs simply to keep cable in your budget, you may have bigger problems than merely how to get entertainment..


I pay rent, electric, cell, buy food, and go on dates. so yes sh*t is HIGH

[PWB15]

Netflix and Hulu costs about $10/month individually.

You can get sporting events by live streams.


The reason why Netflix is useless to me is because I like to watch TV in bed before I go to sleep. And N@N is not on netflix.

[Akrazotile]

http://i.imgur.com/JEkLSjL.jpg

[Kblaze8855]

Sling tv for 20 bucks...netflix for 10. 60 bucks a year for ballstreams. HDMI out to your tv. You wont miss a single sport or show you care about.

[BasedTom]

comcast has really went full jewish in recent months

now they're adding internet data caps here :facepalm

[imdaman99]

I remember when twc 3 service package got to $200 after taxes... that's where I drew the line. Got a streaming box for my parents which was a 1 time fee and cut the cord on the TV. Does it suck when I wanna watch an NBA game in HD? Yeah. But I'm happy dropping only 50 a month nowadays. If you go to the reddit nbastreams, you can find HD links.

Also, I download all my shows and watch them on TV. Is it convenient? Not at all :oldlol: but I'm not lazy.

Prioritize.

[PWB15]

http://i.imgur.com/JEkLSjL.jpg

I need a cheaper internet option. That;s what making the bill high

[PWB15]

Can you not broadcast live streams from your computer to a TV via Chromecast?


Funny that i can watch a old game on the computer but not a live game. For live games I prefer the TV of course, bigger screen

[bigkingsfan]

Learn how to setup a Slingbox, you can access your cable package anywhere in the world, or split the cost with another.

[$LakerGold]

Internet & TV (for a bigger screen) is all you need. Link your laptop/PC to your HDTV if you feel like watching a movie on Netflix & that's it. And for shows or movies that aren't on Netflix. Project Free TV or movie4k should do it. The only thing you're paying for in cable is the f*cking commercials, not only you're paying for it, it also ruins your experience by potentially killing the suspense.

Yeah, no thanks.

[PWB15]

Internet & TV (for a bigger screen) is all you need. Link your laptop/PC to your HDTV if you feel like watching a movie on Netflix & that's it. And for shows or movies that aren't on Netflix. Project Free TV or movie4k should do it. The only thing you're paying for in cable is the f*cking commercials, not only you're paying for it, it also ruins your experience by potentially killing the suspense.

Yeah, no thanks.

Am I still able to chat on ISH while the internet is connected to my TV?

[$LakerGold]

Am I still able to chat on ISH while the internet is connected to my TV?
Not sure if serious, but of course. :lol

Link your laptop to your TV and live on 'extended display'.

[PWB15]

Not sure if serious, but of course. :lol

Link your laptop to your TV and live on 'extended display'.

well I am asking because it would be all new.

I was thinking I could not browse the web if it was connected to the TV

[$LakerGold]

well I am asking because it would be all new.

I was thinking I could not browse the web if it was connected to the TV

Think of the TV as a PC monitor, it would still be the same, still your OS (Windows 7, 8, 10?), just a bigger screen.

[$LakerGold]

http://forum.xtreamer.net/Support/images/pod-extend2.JPG

[PWB15]

Think of the TV as a PC monitor, it would still be the same, still your OS (Windows 7, 8, 10?), just a bigger screen.


As long as I can chat on ISH and watch the internet on TV at the same time I'm cool

[Jameerthefear]

don't do the hdmi thing
just get a chromecast or other streaming device

[$LakerGold]

don't do the hdmi thing
just get a chromecast or other streaming device
Explain?

It gives you more freedom, no need to switch back & forth to whatever the f*ck.

[Jameerthefear]

Explain?

It gives you more freedom, no need to switch back & forth to whatever the f*ck.
you have to have laptop connected to a cord.
stream running in different tab
have to use laptop

chromecast or other device u don't need to do all that. much more convenient.

[Jameerthefear]

or just buy a streaming device...

[$LakerGold]

you have to have laptop connected to a cord.
stream running in different tab
have to use laptop

chromecast or other device u don't need to do all that. much more convenient.
Connected to a cord, which isn't a big deal. It all depends on your setup.

Streams running in different tabs AND with each showing on both screens, Game #1 on your HDTV, Game #2 *Don't give a **** about this game, but still wanna watch it* on your PC/Laptop monitor. ISH/Twitter/Facebook during commercial breaks or what have you.

So, streams running in different tabs, so still no worries there - don't tell me you're that lazy. lol

I can't stand PiP screens, I like it on full, it's why I have my setup like this. More fluidity with the mouse/keyboard, less remote control action with its mini-second delay.

Chromecast $35, but, either way works.

[Jameerthefear]

Connected to a cord, which isn't a big deal. It all depends on your setup.

Streams running in different tabs AND with each showing on both screens, Game #1 on your HDTV, Game #2 *Don't give a **** about this game, but still wanna watch it* on your PC/Laptop monitor. ISH/Twitter/Facebook during commercial breaks or what have you.

So, streams running in different tabs, so still no worries there - don't tell me you're that lazy. lol

I can't stand PiP screens, I like it on full, it's why I have my setup like this. More fluidity with the mouse/keyboard, less remote control action with its mini-second delay.

Chromecast $35, but, either way works.
You can do the same exact thing except much more conveniently with literally any streaming device.
Two streams running concurrently might lag.

[Godzuki]

comcast is raping the public like a necessary utility. most people arent going to go the side routes for tv services where they know and abuse it.

first they forced digital service with all kinds of forced service plans. now they just keep upping the price. just think $100-$200~ averages per household/month :coleman:

[iamgine]

Comcast sent a letter stating due to increased business costs, they will have to raise the price for all services starting in January of 2016 which will make the bill higher than it already is now.

Internet, sports package, and cable package is rising and I know I can't cancel because once I get home how will I be entertained?

SMH, only possible solutions below

1. Eat Out Less

2. Date someone I'm not attracted to

3. Get a second job

4. Find another internet provider that is not wireless


Pisses me off there is no other option for me that is cheaper because Comcast controls this area so they have me by the balls.
WTH how much will it be rising by? :biggums:

[ballup]

Call up your local Comcast center and threaten to cancel your subscription first. I've heard that alone can lower your bill.

[Tarik One]

Call up your local Comcast center and threaten to cancel your subscription first. I've heard that alone can lower your bill.
The Retention Department.

Yes, they will make all attempts to lower your bill, especially if you are a long-time existing customer. They have access to special discount codes.

[Levity]

bought a couple amazon fires (25 for standard, 35 for voice control) over the weekend and put kodi on them. im in heaven :banana:

still no plans to cancel my cable, doe

[PWB15]

bought a couple amazon fires (25 for standard, 35 for voice control) over the weekend and put kodi on them. im in heaven :banana:

still no plans to cancel my cable, doe


Why not if you are in Heaven?

[UK2K]

The Retention Department.

Yes, they will make all attempts to lower your bill, especially if you are a long-time existing customer. They have access to special discount codes.

AT&T gave my father HBO and redzone for a year after threatening to cancel.

He cancelled it, they called back two days later with their offer.

[PWB15]

AT&T gave my father HBO and redzone for a year after threatening to cancel.

He cancelled it, they called back two days later with their offer.


Redzone is only useful from sept to dec. There is no programming from Jan to Aug

LMAO

[bladefd]

bought a couple amazon fires (25 for standard, 35 for voice control) over the weekend and put kodi on them. im in heaven :banana:

How is the controller for fire stick? I have a Roku right now, but the controller for it blows. You literally have to point directly at the Roku at certain angle or it doesn't register.

Would Ballstreams work on fire stick?

[Thorpesaurous]

bought a couple amazon fires (25 for standard, 35 for voice control) over the weekend and put kodi on them. im in heaven :banana:

still no plans to cancel my cable, doe


I bought a hacked Firestick with Kodi for 100 bucks a few weeks ago. I'd never heard of Kodi before that. Since then I've started ****ing around Kodi on my tablet.

It's a good alternative. But my addiction to live sports, particularly this time of year when basketball is all over the place, is too great for it to be more than a supplement for me at this point.