Netflix saved me. I currently do not have TV. Tried Comcast...they are awful! Tried the dish networks (both) and I can't get a clear line of sight due to rooflines (lease is specific about what you can attach to their apt buildings so I can't hoist the dish up above the roofline). Found Netflix and am very happy with them. I can stream video to the laptop and get the DVDs. I have the 2 DVD plan and I think they are worth the price. They have a large library of current and classic movies. I love the convenience. If you don't care whether or not you watch the most recent episodes of a favorite TV show or sports, it is very cheap solution to a cable bill.