I have to admit I am lost as to what I need I do not have cable have dsl and get my programs online from Prime and Hulu plus. I have a new 30' JVD HDTV. I want more content and need a antenna I think but am also considering a Roku or a close relative I have to admit I am lost as to what I need I do not have cable have dsl and get my programs online from Prime and Hulu plus. I have a new 30' JVD HDTV. I want more content and need a antenna I... » Read More I have to admit I am lost as to what I need I do not have cable have dsl and get my programs online from Prime and Hulu plus. I have a new 30' JVD HDTV. I want more content and need a antenna I think but am also considering a Roku or a close relative « Show Less
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My wife and I just bought the Amazon HD antenna and waiting for the 20Th to buy 2 more and replace cable (AT&T;). We will return 3 cable boxes and save $34.00 for them monthly and $50.00 for the least expensive package AT&T; offers. One time expenditure of $180.00 gets us really great reception for all the local channels including HDTV and my wife even gets HSN and QVC too. Don't like what you got. No problem. Returns are easy with Amazon. So help me...the Clark shoes I will wear today to church are proof. Break free like my wife and me.
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This antenna will allow you to receive LOCAL TV stations (some in high definition). It will not pick up stations that are on cable TV or Satellite TV. It will not pick up Prime or Hulu Plus.
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Once you connect your antenna in the correct location inside your house, you need to rescan to obtain the optimal number of over the air channels. In order to even get more content, you can consider installing media server software on your computer such as PlayOn (http://www.playon.tv/cut-the-cord) if it's connected to your home network and into your Roku which is then connected to your new 30" JVC HDTV. You can get hundreds of stations from the internet. Hope this helps.
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You know after purchasing this antenna I began receiving the major networks (NBC, ABC, PBS, CREATE, FOX & CBS) with my local news all in HD. I have an Apple TV and a Roku but I find the content limited so I got this antenna and I love having TV again. (I don't pay for cable television service either.)
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The Roku 3 gives you the most flexibility but it may have features you don't need. It's best to go on the Roku site and look at the features each offers and see what you're going to use. I have both the Roku 3 and Apple TV. I personally like the features of Apple better although the channel choices are fewer, but I mainly wanted it for Netflix so that doesn't bother me. I find most of the choices for additional channels on Roku not to be of my liking anyway. Many of them are very niche oriented, such things as outdoor cooking, religion, etc. Many of the "free" movie channels play old "B" movies and it seems as if there are few changes in what is offered. Other movie channels require additional subscription fees or in some cases you can watch the movie "free" if you put up with a few commercial interruptions. But, again I find the choices limited and not really of interest to me. You may be different and enjoy the offerings.
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Unfortunately, you can not. I am using features like Amazon Prime video by using my PS3. Or you can get something a little more affordable like a Roku. If you are not a gamer consider a Roku. I would recommend a Roku 2 or if you can spare a few bucks get the Roku 3. It has wifi, 1080p and Amazon Prime. Also has Netflix and other services and games than will keep the user busy for a long time. I hope this answers your question.
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You need and HD source. OTA antenna if you can pick up locals, sat., or cable box with HDMI or component outputs.
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Why I would consider this player over a PS3? Don't have to buy PlayStation Network Plus to get Hulu. Don't need to put in a disc to get NetFlix support. Don't need a dongle for Harmony remote.
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Sorry, no streaming content I find other than BD Live. You'll need Roku or other compatible device (get the wireless hd roku if you want to move it around the house (room to room) with you, roku seems to work well for me but you do need good internet connection.
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This is a great antenna - for your LOCAL digital channels. I live in The Portland OR area and pick up over 35 channels.Roku is separate, but installation is just as easy. With Roku, a one time cost, I'm saving over $80 a month on cable costsRoku 3 is your best bet, then add netflix, hulu for sure, then your basically set. I also added Amazon prime
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No , you will need another source, I bought a Panasonic DVD player for about$120.00 which has Amazon Prime streaming on it works great.
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Yes-- all those movies are in your video library and the Amazon channel has a link to all the items in your library. Additionally, just last week, they redesigned the channel interface, so it's much easier to find your items. The Roku is excellent. I love it. We canceled our cable and our satellite and this is it for us. . . plus Amazon prime and Netflix.
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Hi there, I bought a ROKU unit that uses wi-fi or direct plugin from your Internet source. The ROKU then provides access to Netflix, HULU and hundreds of other choices. Simple to use, and comes with handheld controller. Good luck and enjoy the awesome image quality from your new tv!
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I got rid of my cable and only have the Roku. I do have subscriptions to Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Hulu (for most of the TV programs). There are so many other channels on the Roku I can watch news, food channels, outdoor channels, and so many other channels that I would have received through cable. Each month more channels become available, you just have to keep an eye out each month.
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i would like to use this aquos tv with hulu as well, that would be the best app. i bought roku, but that seems pointless on an already wifi tv. Maybe if we bug sharp enough they'll figure out a way to add it.
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Antenna is an Antenna. Some work better than others and that is the only difference. There is no such thing as a HD antenna. I suggest you upgrade your TV, instead of buying a digital converter. Come out of the stone age.
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You can't get amazon directly through the tv. We purchased roku in order to use our amazon prime on the tv.
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No, you don't need a roku box to get Amazon prime. Just make sure you have wireless in your home
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All newer flat screen televisions are capable of receiving Air, Cable, HDMI, ColorStreamHD, Video and PC. For basic cable channels you don't need a converter or interface with the cable company. You use their box to view non basic channels, get a channel menu, pay channels or as a digital recorder to play something back a a later date. A digital over the air antenna has nothing to do with cable. If you are using their converter box for HDMI, you can also hook up a digital antenna for local stations and switch back and forth from cable to antenna. But you don't need that antenna for cable nor will the antenna replace cable, They are two different things. I hope this helps. Have a great day! All newer flat screen televisions are capable of receiving Air, Cable, HDMI, ColorStreamHD, Video and PC. For basic cable channels you don't need a converter or interface with the cable company. You use their box to view non basic channels, get a channel menu, pay channels or as a digital recorder to play something back a a later date. A digital over the air antenna has nothing to do with cable. If you are using their converter box for HDMI, you can also hook up a digital antenna for local stations and switch back and forth from cable to antenna. But you don't need that antenna for cable... » Read More All newer flat screen televisions are capable of receiving Air, Cable, HDMI, ColorStreamHD, Video and PC. For basic cable channels you don't need a converter or interface with the cable company. You use their box to view non basic channels, get a channel menu, pay channels or as a digital recorder to play something back a a later date. A digital over the air antenna has nothing to do with cable. If you are using their converter box for HDMI, you can also hook up a digital antenna for local stations and switch back and forth from cable to antenna. But you don't need that antenna for cable nor will the antenna replace cable, They are two different things. I hope this helps. Have a great day! « Show Less
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This is not an internet connected tv. The only way to access Amazon Prime, Netflix, Hulu+, ect. Are though devices like videogame consoles, apple tv, that primecast thing.