TV / Movies over the internet
Friday, May 25, 2007

I don't own a television set. I gave it up around two to three years ago.

I cancelled my cable subscribtion long before the television was removed.

I don't miss either.

Well now, you may ask, how does she keep up with the television programs?

- I purchase episodes on iTunes, although not as much anymore.

- I watch Netflix DVDs to get an entire season. For a show like "24", it's required. I don't want to see any ads.

- When I was feeling quirky, I downloaded flicks off of Movielink, but now Netflix does the same.

Nowadays, I just go to the web sites of the TV networks and watch the shows. The commercials are limited, yet it's a richer experience based on my method.

When I gave up the television, I purchased replacements:

1. I bought a new computer (with a connection for an S-cable) and a big screen projector.


2. I connected the projector to the computer (S-cable) and the DVD player (component cable).


3. I connected the computer and DVD player to the audio / visual system. There are plenty of available input plugs for these items.


4. For the visual aspect, I only needed S-cables (pc) and component cables (DVD).


5. To keep my sanity, I ignored anything to do with DVI or HDMI or whatever they are called. Only because more crap will come down the pike and who needs the headache?

So, when I watch a rebroadcast of a show on the internet, it is done in surround sound, a darkened room, and in a complete movie theater-like setting.

I could't ask for more.

Labels: DVD, internet, movies, television

posted by GoldenAh
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