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Originally Posted by mikesouth
I like Netflix and Hulu I love the idea and eventually it will be more the m=norm than having cableTV
The problem with Netflix is at first its great but then you see all the documentaries and stuff and the serious lack of anything even close to a new release and it just isnt worth it anymore. If Netflix is going to grow they are going to have to put some serious money into new release and even exclusive stuff...Like when HBO used to show movies a few months before showtime, Cinemax or TMC got them....
The model is timely...the content...not so much
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I did a little experiment about 9 months ago. I called and canceled cable and just used my computer to for TV entertainment. The few shows that I watch post the full episodes on their website within 24 hours of airing them. Between the streaming and DVD service of Netflix I had plenty to watch if I was in the mood that kind of thing.
It took a week or two to get used to it, but then it was cool and I didn't really miss the TV. I ended up getting it back so I could watch Game of Thrones on HBO and baseball season started so I want to watch games, but after the season is over I will likely shut it off again.
I don't think we are too far from cable being something that a person really no longer needs.