Would OTA channels and HULU plus make up for dropping TWC

[axehead15]

So, Cable is expensive, and up here TWC has no competition (Verizon FiOS not yet available in Rochester, NY).

If I drop cable and just get a set of rabbit ears, and subscribe to HULU plus, what would I be losing besides on demand channels? I have never used HULU plus so no idea how good it is. All I know is Netflix sucks.

FYI- I do not DVR or subscribe to Premium channels (HBO, Cinemax, Showtime).

 

[senkasaw]

I dropped cable 3 years ago. Have not looked back since. I use hulu plus, netflix and amazon prime. Granted I dont get everything...but it is good enough for me. And I save tons of money.

 

[RetiredChief]

Have you checked what is available, and if that satisfies your needs.

http://www.tvfool.com/
http://www.antennaweb.org/
http://www.TVRadioWorld.com /

Where I lived I used one of the amplified flat panel indoor ant - worked OK, not great - but location is everything for OTA.

 

[axehead15]

I just need to make sure HULU Plus has enough content to keep the old lady happy. If it weren't for her I'd only have OTA. Thanks guys!

 

[RetiredChief]

Good indication of what is offered + a one week free trial
http://www.hulu.com/plus/content

Also for a comparison:
http://www.digitaltrends.com/home-theater/netflix-hulu-plus-amazon-instant-video/

Additionally there are some "free" sites that can augment your primary service.

 

[axehead15]

Hmm, thanks Chief. Now, what could I do for my wife? She watches the music choice channels to stream music videos and such. Is her only other option youtube?

 

[RetiredChief]

Sorry, no help on Music.

 

[thee_prisoner]

If she only wants the music no video, options like LastFm is good. If she is into crappy pop music you have to pay the price intellectually and in the wallet.

 

[axehead15]

Yeah she likes that crap so all my friends get to hear it when I game lol.

Watches MTVHits and whatnot.