(Especially because many of them cost a whole lot less than your typical cable subscription.)

So below, check out our choices for the best alternatives to TV and cable.

And that level of quality could fade.

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), with DVR capability and local TV options.

But you get what you pay for.

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Advantages:Who doesn’t like things that are free?

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And again, they’re free!

(Find your local libraryhere.)

Ever play “hey, who’s that guy?”

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while watching a show or movie?

Amazon can answer the question for you in seconds.

(you might only rewatchThe Good Wifeso many times.)

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and big events like award shows, it might be perfect for you.

Disadvantages:Maybe you don’t like British accents?