Comments on: New Mac Mini = Justin Gets Rid of Comcast Cable… Finally! http://drinkingoatmealstout.com/2009/03/03/new-mac-mini-justin-gets-rid-of-comcast-cable-finally/ Grab a beer. Let's chat. Wed, 17 Aug 2011 17:35:33 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Tired Donkey http://drinkingoatmealstout.com/2009/03/03/new-mac-mini-justin-gets-rid-of-comcast-cable-finally/#comment-43351 Sun, 04 Jul 2010 19:49:04 +0000 http://drinkingoatmealstout.com/?p=1028#comment-43351 I did this about a year ago, and couldn’t be happier, but there are costs beyond just the purchase of the Mac Mini. I just did a series of posts on my blog about making the transition, what you need to take into account, etc. So if you want additional information, you can check it out here: http://www.tireddonkey.com/files/CuttingCable.html

]]> By: mobileholmes http://drinkingoatmealstout.com/2009/03/03/new-mac-mini-justin-gets-rid-of-comcast-cable-finally/#comment-23973 Wed, 08 Apr 2009 05:32:48 +0000 http://drinkingoatmealstout.com/?p=1028#comment-23973 I’m in the middle of this transition as we speak. Only I picked up one of the soon 2b old mini’s to do this with. For $400 net after rebates it’s worth a shot. Here’s the link.
http://www.microcenter.com/storefronts/apple/index.html?utm_source=mcol&utm_medium=leader_bnr&utm_campaign=apple_854141_033109

]]> By: Sarah http://drinkingoatmealstout.com/2009/03/03/new-mac-mini-justin-gets-rid-of-comcast-cable-finally/#comment-23330 Sat, 14 Mar 2009 02:39:39 +0000 http://drinkingoatmealstout.com/?p=1028#comment-23330 If you are looking for a media player that supports Hulu check out Plex Media. It is similar to Boxee but you can play Hulu through it. I just ordered a Mini and I plan on dumping Time Warner. I ran a a little trial using my Mac Book pro attached to my tv using Plex & Boxee and it worked great. 5 months of no cable and the Mini pays for itself.

]]> By: Chico http://drinkingoatmealstout.com/2009/03/03/new-mac-mini-justin-gets-rid-of-comcast-cable-finally/#comment-22984 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 20:56:40 +0000 http://drinkingoatmealstout.com/?p=1028#comment-22984 I second on the Hulu experience. I am excited to check on the Mac Mini and see the improvements.

]]> By: Ethan Reedy http://drinkingoatmealstout.com/2009/03/03/new-mac-mini-justin-gets-rid-of-comcast-cable-finally/#comment-22973 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 15:49:31 +0000 http://drinkingoatmealstout.com/?p=1028#comment-22973 DC is a great town for over-the-air Digital HDTV. All of the stations broadcast from the same set of towers in NW off Wisconsin Ave. You can get all of the networks, plus at least 5 PBS stations. Just get a good directional antenna.

I use my main PC as a PVR (Beyond TV for PC) and have a cheap Dell off of eBay at three different TVs in my house. I don’t XBMC or anything like that, but I don’t find it too difficult to type in Hulu.com when I need to.

So go for it. Save yourself a fortune in cable bills. I don’t think you’ll miss it.

]]> By: Sam Cole http://drinkingoatmealstout.com/2009/03/03/new-mac-mini-justin-gets-rid-of-comcast-cable-finally/#comment-22945 Tue, 03 Mar 2009 16:02:29 +0000 http://drinkingoatmealstout.com/?p=1028#comment-22945 I’ve been doing that for a bit. It’s been working fairly well, the only problem is that hulu support has been removed so you’re forced into other channels for procuring most tv.

]]> By: ambitionsarelow http://drinkingoatmealstout.com/2009/03/03/new-mac-mini-justin-gets-rid-of-comcast-cable-finally/#comment-22942 Tue, 03 Mar 2009 13:11:33 +0000 http://drinkingoatmealstout.com/?p=1028#comment-22942 Definitely! I’ve got a 3 year old mac mini which i don’t use much so I’m going to try boxee out tonight

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