Out There: People Who Live Without TV

[alienlovechild 75]

You people are freaks if you're in the tiny minority without TVs or don't watch.

A larger related group are those that own TVs but rarely watch which I think is growing.

I grew up watching TV all the time but didn't watch TV on and off for 8 years. Figures that during that time Nielsen ratings sent me a notice to be one of their viewers. I always wanted to be one the select few to steer TV programming but by that time, I wasn't addicted to TV and had other things to do so I just threw it away.

[one...two...tree 2,762]

You people are freaks if you're in the tiny minority without TVs or don't watch.

A larger related group are those that own TVs but rarely watch which I think is growing.

I grew up watching TV all the time but didn't watch TV on and off for 8 years. Figures that during that time Nielsen ratings sent me a notice to be one of their viewers. I always wanted to be one the select few to steer TV programming but by that time, I wasn't addicted to TV and had other things to do so I just threw it away.

Yeah, I don't think a PC with internet will ever replace a regular TV. For one, you can now have your own home theater system relatively cheap, which is great when there are a lot of people who want to watch what you are watching. Second, with a DVR, you can record your favorite programs and watch them at your own convenience as well as skip through the commercials. Third, watching TV is passive - you don't have to move it or do anything once it's on. I like that. Hooray for TV! Moderation in all things...as Mr. Guggisberg, my Am. Lit. teacher used to say.

Edited January 30, 2010 by Galt's gallstones

[Niels Bohr 72]

My PC replaced home theater already. There's a HTPC concept where the PC removes the wiring, additional receivers/equalizers/amplifiers, DVD player, Blu-Ray player...or any other hookups that clutter the shelfs.

I have a clean/neat/sleek living room with a PC underneath the TV. (Not the big powerful PC I have). Just that HTPC, and the TV hookup and the in-wall speaker systems connected to the X-fi sound card.

[SuperDuper! 230]

I am thinking of getting internet. I have heard it is entertaining.

Witty comment of 2010 award.

[scandal 951]

Witty comment of 2010 award.

Someone woke up on the cranky side of bed this morning.

[SuperDuper! 230]

Someone woke up on the cranky side of bed this morning.

Never sleep here. Always ready always willing.

[one...two...tree 2,762]

My PC replaced home theater already. There's a HTPC concept where the PC removes the wiring, additional receivers/equalizers/amplifiers, DVD player, Blu-Ray player...or any other hookups that clutter the shelfs.

I have a clean/neat/sleek living room with a PC underneath the TV. (Not the big powerful PC I have). Just that HTPC, and the TV hookup and the in-wall speaker systems connected to the X-fi sound card.

How long does it take though to start the whole system up just to watch Dr. Phil?

[Niels Bohr 72]

It's on standbye.

I use a solid state drive as well. The Media Center Remote responds in less than a microsecond. As soon as I hit the remote, the HTPC turns on and voila! Set it to FOX and bam, Dr. Phil.

How long does it take though to start the whole system up just to watch Dr. Phil?

[one...two...tree 2,762]

It's on standbye.

I use a solid state drive as well. The Media Center Remote responds in less than a microsecond. As soon as I hit the remote, the HTPC turns on and voila! Set it to FOX and bam, Dr. Phil.

Alright!