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TV goes to the net, and stays on the air

Electronics
By Carl Laron on February 23, 2012 in

TV from the web

With a look to the past and an eye on the future, the state of TV watching continues to evolve. Some of that is driven by economics. Budget-conscious TV viewers continue to cut the cord on traditional pay-TV providers (cable and satellite companies, for example), turning instead to a combination of old-fashioned OTA (over the air) TV viewing -- as The Wall Street Journal reports, "It's cool to have rabbit ears again" -- and today's OTT (over-the-top) streaming video providers (such as Netflix, Hulu and a host of others). The rest is driven by the explosion in Internet-connected media-friendly devices -- especially mobile devices such as tablets and smartphones. Read more

Cutting the cord: Is getting rid of cable TV a good idea?

Electronics
By Carl Laron on February 25, 2011 in

Cutting cable

We've all seen stories like this one about folks who've cancelled their cable or satellite TV service in favor of getting television programming over the air or via the web, either for free or at reduced cost . That many people are considering such a move comes as no surprise, given the state of the economy and that cable bills can run well over $100 per month for anyone desiring more than just the basics. This article at WalletPop.com explores just how much cord-cutters can save. On the other side of things, research indicates cancelling the cable subscription is probably not yet right for everyone. Whether it's right for you depends on factors like what you watch, how much you watch, the quality of your Internet connection, and even where you live. ConsumerSearch already has a number of reports that lay out some of the considerations for you, including brand new reports on video streaming services, and on digital media players that bring those services to any TV. Let's pull all of that together so you can see whether cutting the cord to your cable or satellite TV provider will work for you and your family.

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TV antenna face-off: Terk HDTVa vs. Clearstream Micron

By Scott Nyerges on June 14, 2010 in

Clearstream Micron

Every so often, we come across a product that catches our eye, usually something new to market that has the potential to be a contender for Best Reviewed status. Recently, we tested the Clearstream Micron (*Est. $45) indoor TV antenna, made by Antennas Direct. Can it meet or beat the performance of the Terk HDTVa antenna (*Est. $35), which we named the best TV antenna, or it is another also-ran in the field of TV antennas for receiving over-the-air HDTV broadcast signals? Read more

Watching free TV with a TV antenna

Electronics
By Carl Laron on April 13, 2010 in

Radio Shack 15-1874

Though receiving a TV signal over the air is a little more difficult than it used to be now that the country has switched over to digital broadcasting, there's still a wealth of TV programming available absolutely free to anyone with a digital TV or digital converter box. The trick, however, is finding out what's available where you live, and how powerful an antenna you need to enjoy it all. That's where our brand new report on TV antennas comes in. Read more

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