So we just got an ad about an Amazon Fire TV Stick sale ($30) and decided to get one to see how they work.
But why? My TiVo gives me access to all those provider apps (Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, HBO, SHOWTIME, NBC ...). Well, basically because the providers basically suck. The case in point for me is Netflix. I once looked at basically 6 of their shows regularly. But then Netflix started to drop them. Yes, yes I'm sure there are good reasons, mainly licensing. But now I only use it for one show that they still have because they produce it. Longmire. Because I have a TiVo, I can generally record things easily, but I often get interested in shows after they've been around for a while. I just fit into a Category that may be too small. So we started just subscribing to series on Amazon. Several are free due to being on "Prime Video". Amazon does not suck. It really wants to sell me stuff and does not cancel shows/movies. All this is to say that I think Amazon, once again, is like the Turtle: slow but steady and will win the race. -- Owen
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