[ryanfx]

Originally Posted by qwikz28

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/06/bu...abbitears.html

Am I reading this correctly? I can purchase an antenna and watch TV without paying for cable? Is this even legal? I watch TV infrequently, and would love to lower my cable bill to only the price of internet. Can someone shine some light on this for me?

You've been able to do this since the 1930's. Shine light on what??? You've never heard of anyone using an antenna for TV in your life?

Originally Posted by qwikz28

After much thought, I decided to just do this: http://www.amazon.com/LG-BD550-Netwo...pr_product_top

My DVD/VHS combo went out on my a few months ago, and this seems like a better option than trying to get cable through the airwaves. I figure there is more likely to be something of use to watch on Netflix or DVD than if I were to search basic television. And most importantly, it will have some use after I move from this apartment. Problem solved

Edit: just realized it doesn't have WiFi. The search continues....

Edit Again: I may just get a Roku and forgo the dvd/blu-ray for now. Gonna call Time Warner in the morning and see what my rates are for just internet.

It's not "cable through the airwaves".... it's your normal broadcast television through the airwaves, just like your parents used to watch. Also please note that digital != HD. Most stations will look the same, especially on your old TV.