Netflix instant stream and DVD has worked great for me. I'm even able to view the instant stream through my Tivo (which is connected to an over-the-air HD antenna).
I have been thinking of putting together a Boxee system from an old computer. I think it might be a great way for me to watch extra online content and share them with my friends and family (who are also using Boxee).
It's amazing how much we are able to save with Netflix and the OTA antenna. There are times when we still choose to see movies at the theater, but our set-up has definitely kept us fully entertained.
I haven't read all of the comments and not sure if anyone pointed out that the unemployment benefits are keeping the economy going, instead of things collapsing like a domino. With my unemployment benefit of $475 a week, I am putting food on the table, paying partially for daycare, electricity, rent, pet food, health insurance etc - while I seek another job. If I did not have that, my landlord will be out of tenants, all my utilities will be cancelled, kid pulled out of daycare--domino effect on everyone who is impacted with MY job loss. The world is no longer you vs. me. We are all connected.
We started our website two years ago - a website about cool independently owned places to stay. and we've invested hundreds of hours into building it and now helping it grow. We do it because we love to travel and finding out about original places to stay. Maybe we'll make some money one day, but we certainly cannot quit our day jobs yet. Nor do we want to, really - we both work in education and love what we do with the other part of our lives. In some ways, starting our modest internet business has added another dimension to our careers, but it hasn't completely become our career. It seems like it's all about patience and hardwork, and sticking to what we love without trying to make a quick buck.
Netflix and Hulu mainly, with the occasional other online movie. With friends, I will sometime go ahead and drop about $6 for a matinee but those are rare, I don't go see movies that often in theaters. When I visit my parents, they enjoy using their PayPerView on the cable box, but I don't have that service and probably wouldn't use it if I did.
I switched to Netflix from BlockBuster Online about a year ago when I realized that Netflix had more of the movies that I like to watch, ships them to me faster, and actually has a better price now than BlockBuster: $5.99 for 2 discs plus 2 hours of streaming on Netflix vs. $4.99 for two discs from BlockBuster.
The last movie I saw in the theater was "Avatar" (first run theater, matinee with my sister), and before that was "Up" (second run theater, matinee with my two nieces -- I bought the tickets, they bought their own snacks). :)
Great article! The Start Small and Try is some of the best advice. I find I have 4-5 things going on at any one time, just to learn, trying, and discover the next big thing.
Definitely Netflix WITH a Roku so I can stream movies when ever and where ever I want. If you haven't picked up the $70 device that connects streaming video to your TV, you're missing out!
I watch movies with my boyfriend over Netflix and Skype...it has turned into a regular weekend night with my boyfriend who lives 500 miles away. Neither of us have cable and since we stay in weekends to watch the movies, I guess we probably save nearly $200 a month!
Love, love, love Netflix, especially instant queue! Sometimes I treat myself to movies at the theater... where I can buy admission for $1. I am a bit stingy on my entertainment budget, but never bored!
Hi, I have a young friend who is the first in his family to attend college. He's worried because he's used most of his options for financial aid (federal loans and grants) and still has a significant balance to pay. His financial aid officer told him that the only option at this point is a cosigned loan from a banking institution, which is next to impossible. Does anyone know about alternative options? Your suggestions are appreciated. Thanks
I had Netflix but when the weather gets nice I at least try to do more things outside and watch less movies so I use Netflix from November until March and then cancel it for the warm months. I also discovered an app in the apple app store that has red box promo codes for free movies and I noticed a red box thingie placed at the gas station that I frequent the most.
Great article. I'm currently doing what I love - working on a website, writing, blogging, using my brain and being creative! The internet has so much potential for people who want to do their own thing. But it's not easy. I'd say Tip #1 is super important: if you're passionate and committed, then it's easier to go through the ups and downs to make your dreams work. You sort of have to unite what you DO and who you ARE when you're living out your passions.
I rent them from our library, we have to wait if it's a popular movie but at $1 for 7 days it's so frugal. If it's a movie we want to see in the theater we (it has to be quite spectacular) we see the matinee showings to save a little bit also.
I use Hulu and Fancast almost exclusively. We probably save at least $150/month when comparing to cable TV. We also have a projector, so it's like the theatre in our living room!
Household sans cable; Netflix's instant streaming through the Wii now dominates . . . the combo pack of Netlix, Hulu and other streaming sites cover all the bases.
Netflix!! I was hesitant to sign up at first but with 2 movies (one for the parents and one for the children) in rotation we are saving a ton of money! With the addition of instant movies, the deal is simply perfect for our family!
Netflix instant stream and DVD has worked great for me. I'm even able to view the instant stream through my Tivo (which is connected to an over-the-air HD antenna).
I have been thinking of putting together a Boxee system from an old computer. I think it might be a great way for me to watch extra online content and share them with my friends and family (who are also using Boxee).
It's amazing how much we are able to save with Netflix and the OTA antenna. There are times when we still choose to see movies at the theater, but our set-up has definitely kept us fully entertained.
I haven't read all of the comments and not sure if anyone pointed out that the unemployment benefits are keeping the economy going, instead of things collapsing like a domino. With my unemployment benefit of $475 a week, I am putting food on the table, paying partially for daycare, electricity, rent, pet food, health insurance etc - while I seek another job. If I did not have that, my landlord will be out of tenants, all my utilities will be cancelled, kid pulled out of daycare--domino effect on everyone who is impacted with MY job loss. The world is no longer you vs. me. We are all connected.
I don't watch movies very often, but when I want to I mostly borrow DVDs from libraries.
hey paul, i will like to know more if u don't mind. (donantoniodesilva@yahoo.com)
1 (Library)
2 (Dollar Shows)
3 (HBO and cable channels)
We started our website two years ago - a website about cool independently owned places to stay. and we've invested hundreds of hours into building it and now helping it grow. We do it because we love to travel and finding out about original places to stay. Maybe we'll make some money one day, but we certainly cannot quit our day jobs yet. Nor do we want to, really - we both work in education and love what we do with the other part of our lives. In some ways, starting our modest internet business has added another dimension to our careers, but it hasn't completely become our career. It seems like it's all about patience and hardwork, and sticking to what we love without trying to make a quick buck.
Check us out at http://www.darngooddigs.com - Darn Good Digs!
Netflix and Hulu mainly, with the occasional other online movie. With friends, I will sometime go ahead and drop about $6 for a matinee but those are rare, I don't go see movies that often in theaters. When I visit my parents, they enjoy using their PayPerView on the cable box, but I don't have that service and probably wouldn't use it if I did.
I mostly watch movies from Netflix.
I switched to Netflix from BlockBuster Online about a year ago when I realized that Netflix had more of the movies that I like to watch, ships them to me faster, and actually has a better price now than BlockBuster: $5.99 for 2 discs plus 2 hours of streaming on Netflix vs. $4.99 for two discs from BlockBuster.
The last movie I saw in the theater was "Avatar" (first run theater, matinee with my sister), and before that was "Up" (second run theater, matinee with my two nieces -- I bought the tickets, they bought their own snacks). :)
Great article! The Start Small and Try is some of the best advice. I find I have 4-5 things going on at any one time, just to learn, trying, and discover the next big thing.
Oh nice question!
Definitely Netflix WITH a Roku so I can stream movies when ever and where ever I want. If you haven't picked up the $70 device that connects streaming video to your TV, you're missing out!
Haven't been to a movie theater in ages. Netflix. Love the streaming video and the mail delivery for the rest.
Hulu is great for television shows.
I watch movies with my boyfriend over Netflix and Skype...it has turned into a regular weekend night with my boyfriend who lives 500 miles away. Neither of us have cable and since we stay in weekends to watch the movies, I guess we probably save nearly $200 a month!
Love, love, love Netflix, especially instant queue! Sometimes I treat myself to movies at the theater... where I can buy admission for $1. I am a bit stingy on my entertainment budget, but never bored!
No way i would use something like this. It seems to me to be just a complete rip off. Just to get people to buy more music than they would normally.
No way i would use something like this. It seems to me to be just a complete rip off. Just to get people to buy more music than they would normally.
We either DVR them from the TV, or we rent them from redbox.
Hi,
I have a young friend who is the first in his family to attend college. He's worried because he's used most of his options for financial aid (federal loans and grants) and still has a significant balance to pay. His financial aid officer told him that the only option at this point is a cosigned loan from a banking institution, which is next to impossible. Does anyone know about alternative options? Your suggestions are appreciated.
Thanks
I had Netflix but when the weather gets nice I at least try to do more things outside and watch less movies so I use Netflix from November until March and then cancel it for the warm months. I also discovered an app in the apple app store that has red box promo codes for free movies and I noticed a red box thingie placed at the gas station that I frequent the most.
Great article. I'm currently doing what I love - working on a website, writing, blogging, using my brain and being creative! The internet has so much potential for people who want to do their own thing. But it's not easy. I'd say Tip #1 is super important: if you're passionate and committed, then it's easier to go through the ups and downs to make your dreams work. You sort of have to unite what you DO and who you ARE when you're living out your passions.
I just received my glasses from an online source and they are great!
www.glassesunlimited.com
With shipping $20! The only downside is that it took 21 days to get my glasses.
I rent them from our library, we have to wait if it's a popular movie but at $1 for 7 days it's so frugal. If it's a movie we want to see in the theater we (it has to be quite spectacular) we see the matinee showings to save a little bit also.
I use Hulu and Fancast almost exclusively. We probably save at least $150/month when comparing to cable TV. We also have a projector, so it's like the theatre in our living room!
Household sans cable; Netflix's instant streaming through the Wii now dominates . . . the combo pack of Netlix, Hulu and other streaming sites cover all the bases.
usually borrow from the library for free, occasionally do redbox..
Netflix!! I was hesitant to sign up at first but with 2 movies (one for the parents and one for the children) in rotation we are saving a ton of money! With the addition of instant movies, the deal is simply perfect for our family!