I personally don't have much of a problem paying for a television. I would save up for a couple of months and buy a decent one. The problem is then paying for the recurring subscription for a service I do not use that much. In this light, those computer-to-cable devices would not work for me because I still would not pay for a cable subscription.
Right now, I am fine with a combination of Hulu and Netflix (both streaming and with DVDs). Because I prefer to pursue activities which do not atrophy my brain, I do not watch that much television. EVERY episode of The Daily Show and Colbert Report is online. 30 Rock and The Office I get through Netflix. Hulu is fun for exploring new content or watching Tina Fey impersonate Sarah Palin.
Or I could go to one of several illegal sites and stream any show (or movie for that matter) for free.
Or I could buy a Slingbox, attach it to my parents' feed, and watch cable from anywhere.
Or I could read a good book.
The point is that cable television is a technology in its early days of decline, and I bet cable executives know it. I will gladly pay decent money for an internet connection and use that connection to watch television.
Eventually, I will probably buy a television, but, if that happens, that will be a couple of years down the line, like with a promotion. And I will buy an AppleTV or similar product to go along with it.
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