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DVR But No Cable?
Asked by M.P. from Green Bay
on February 15, 2013
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I am wondering if anyone out there has a DVR but does not have cable? There are some shows that my husband and I like to watch that either have changed days/times that...
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- We have a DVR and Dish Network. To get basic service it's only19.99 a month...much better than $80! I have heard that you can go to the site of the show (NBC,ABC,FOX...
- DVR records what is broadcast through cable or satellite service. If you don't have a service, there is nothing to record.
- Have you tried Hulu.com or HuluPlus.com? I saw an interview with a company named Aereo that is online TV. $80 for a year subscription, free DVR, etc. They have bee...
Tv Repair or Not?
Asked by M.B. from Tampa
on February 4, 2013
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I have a 52 inch Samsung TV that's about 4 1/2 years old. Today the screen turned black but still had sound then shut off. I tried unplugging it for a fee mins and it ...
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- First find out if there are TV repair people in your area. The one I used to go to went out of business ten years ago... Oh wait, first check all the hook ups to m...
- Call Samsung. In today's world, things are not made to last. I guess it depends on what the TV cost vs. repair costs and how much a new one would cost. Updated Call...
- Call and get a quote on how much it will be to fix. That will help you make your decision. We ditched ours when we found out how much it was to fix our 4 yo Samsung.
Digital Cable
Asked by C.H. from Dallas
on February 9, 2010
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my apt complex does not allow satelite b/c they do not want the dishes up on the roofs. so i have limited myself to TWC only. well my one year promotion is up in march...
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- i have been in twc for 5 years now and i have the same promotion since 5 years ago actually i got more channels and i pay less so i am pretty happy with them ,just che...
- Here is what we do: every time our promotion is about to expire we call them, go through the hour long phone tree to cancel service and at the end of it, when you are ...
- you can ALWAYS negotiate your packages with your cable company. We do it ALL the time when their promotions are up. They don't know that you can't have a satellite...
TV Over Fireplace, Where to Keep Cable Box??
Asked by A.R. from Philadelphia
on January 18, 2010
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We're moving the TV over the fireplace. I'd like to buy a piece of furniture to place the cable and dvd boxes, but what type works? Tall tower shelf? I'd love to fi...
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- try an open corner cupboard that will blend with your room, My brother found that the TV over the fireplace was too high, you were always looking up. So they purchased...
- Dear A., What we did was...we got a nice cabinet from Home Decorators...it wasn't expensive and they have a lot to choose from. We put it next to the fireplace a...
- we had to use a corner unit and just FYI I wouldn't recommend the tv over the fireplace (we have since taken ours down and moved it). As someone else already mentione...
To Much Phone
Asked by G.W. from Muncie
on January 16, 2008
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I have a 15 yr old son named Jakebb. form the time he gets home until he gos to bed he is on the phone or the computer. He has good grades. but it seems like he is tal...
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- I would limit him to phone and computer time. That is way to much for anyone! Kids now have things so easy with all the cell phones and computer chat rooms and such. I...
- He may feel that she's the only one he can speak too.If he does his homework, gets good grades, and isn't doing anything on the computor that he's not sopose too, have...
- Dear G., I can identify with your problem because by the time our 5th of 6 was a teenager I was pretty tired. However there is no reason that your son should not have...
The Truth About Direct TV and Dish Network
Asked by S.P. from Charleston
on April 9, 2009
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I currently use Comcast as my cable and internet provider but the bill is a bit crazy as we only have basic cable, not even digital. I have seen all the advertising a...
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- Hi S., We have Direct TV, and I love it!! We do lose reception when it rains really hard, but it's usually not for long and it doesn't happen every time it rains. W...
- The truth is yes when it storms the signal will go. My parents have satellite. I have cable (charter)- my bill is ridiculous as well as I have phone, internet and ca...
- We have DTV (as we live in the middle of no-where and have no choice). So far, we have lost our signal once (since November) due to storms. It is VERY rare! We get s...
TV In a Child's Room?
Asked by C.K. from Pittsburgh
on November 21, 2011
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My daughter keeps asking for a TV in her room. She is young enough that IF I chose to do it, I would buy one of those Disney ones that has the DVD built in and would ...
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- My daughter has had a tv in her room since she was a toddler. I knew what she was watching and how much she was watching, and made sure that it was within reasonable ...
- My son has a TV in his room for gaming only...it's not hooked up to cable at all. It's in his room because I can't stand seeing and hearing the games. My girls keep...
- We have a tv in the playroom, one in the living room, and one in the guest room. We don't allow TVs in family bedrooms no matter how young or old. Why can't she wind d...
How Do You Get Netflix on Your Tv? (Another Tv Question)
Asked by J.F. from Philadelphia
on September 2, 2011
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So I'm not signing up for cable to save money. I was just going to keep my netflix subscription...BUT my ex is keeping the wii, so without Wii or a computer beside th...
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- I have an Apple TV. If you have a Mac, it is the perfect compliment because you can view your photos and get your music plus if you buy any movies from the Apple store...
- Newer TVs will stream without any props. Ours is not newer. I just had a cable that hung out of it I'd attach my laptop to when I wanted the screen size of the T...
- We use a wii which I see you've lost. My daughter uses her laptop, but you don't want it by the tv. You could use an ipad or ipod if you have one. Need cables tho...
Disney World Discounts
Asked by H.K. from Houston
on July 20, 2009
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Does anyone know where to get (very) discounted Disney World tickets? We have been planning a Disney Vacation for over a year but had to replace a transmission recent...
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- Not sure there are discount tickets available for park admission. Be careful about buying tickets from others because you won't know if they are legit. My tip is for...
- You can try looking at Craig's List to see who might have tickets to sell. Many times if you go to a time-share location for a tour, you are able to recieve at least ...
- Go to a Disney store. I believe you can get discounts through them. Also, go to the Chamber of Commerce that has Disney World in it. They might have some discounts ...
To Eliminate the Home Phone Land Line or Not?
Asked by M.S. from Chicago
on September 30, 2010
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Ok Moms, my husband wants to get rid of our land phone line. We really don't use it much. Our internet is on a cable line. So, I'm not sure why I'm so hesitant to g...
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- Well personal I am not much of a cell phone mom. I like my home phone I guess its just personal choice. Plus can you list cell phone's in the yellow pages?
- The only real concern I would have is if you have younger babysitters or anyone without their own cell phone watching the kids in your home. We also got rid of our la...
- its always good to have a landline. Just get the cheapest one out there, I pay 10 bucks a month. I can only call locally, but hey, if the satellites go out and your ...
