OTA:
-Look into Tablo, Plex (requires hardware but they have DVR function in beta, I have been using it and it is very good), HDHomeRun
Streaming:
-Top platforms are Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, but most of that is past movies/TV shows. For live/current TV you can look at SlingTV, DirectTV Now, PS Vue, currently PS Vue seems to be the top spot but DirectTV Now just launched this week. Now has a great intro price but currently some teething problems being a new service
Boxes:
-Two main ones are Roku & Amazon, you have the low end which are your streaming sticks but are not very powerful. I have used some and they are great at first but overtime I notice them getting laggy when browsing. The full box, usually 50-100, are much better and will make using better. Final contender is Chromecast, fairly cheap, but must use your phone. Browse an app, find video, throw to the chromecast to play on your TV. I know many who like this as they are already on their phone and it makes it easy to search, pick TV, hit play.
Deals:
-Look into deals & offers with the holidays, DirectTV Now is throwing an free streaming stick if you sign up for 1 month or a free AppleTV if you sign up for 3 months (must pay all up front). Many others like Roku & Amazon will bundle in a few free months of other services if you buy right now.
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