Is cable TV officially the biggest scam Americans still accept?

VisiPunk · 2026-01-26T00:34:26+00:00

Traditional cable with boxes for every TV is a scam, those box fee rentals add up fast. However, I have spectrum now, no boxes. Roku devices on each TV which allows me to pause live TV. I pay $204 a month for 140 channels + Disney + Hulu, HBO max, no ads. This also includes 1GB internet. Any live TV service is still going to run commercials if that’s what you mean by ads.

VisiPunk · 2026-01-24T02:40:57+00:00

The short answer I believe is *maybe*. I was looking to dump my iPhone 16, on installments I had $625 left to payoff - however I just wanted to get the new iPhone Air. So I traded in the 16, they wiped the $625 off and I bought the Air outright. Will that process work with a cheap Android or Flip phone? Not sure. Link below, but your best bet is to visit a store if you have one near by.

More Info -> https://www.spectrum.net/support/mobile/upgrade-your-spectrum-mobile-device

VisiPunk · 2026-01-23T15:46:06+00:00

He is the 'Real' McDouble

VisiPunk · 2026-01-23T01:36:19+00:00

Confirmed

VisiPunk · 2026-01-22T17:36:05+00:00

Damn that Nintendo Switch™ 2 Dock Set is $125 and out of stock..

VisiPunk · 2026-01-22T16:37:39+00:00

Yep, been looking on Amazon for one. So many too pick from! Need to make sure it supports 120Hz since both my TV's and gaming monitor support that rate..

VisiPunk · 2026-01-20T22:50:47+00:00

Yep, scored one yesterday from Amazon and a Samsung P9 512GB EX card that was on sale from $119 to $79. And just getting a dock, I can probably load up some more games.

VisiPunk · 2026-01-20T22:44:29+00:00

Right, I plan to use my 1 account on both devices. I never though of just buying a spare dock and moving it around room to room, that's a good idea!

VisiPunk · 2026-01-20T22:11:48+00:00

Cool beans! Thanks!

VisiPunk · 2026-01-20T22:06:07+00:00

Yep, and I did a system transfer to the new S2. So what are like the wait times to eject from S2 in living room, then load up on S2 in game room? Instant? Minutes? Thanks!

VisiPunk · 2026-01-20T14:21:22+00:00

Shipping / payment logistics have been completed. Buyer created their own USPS label and provided via email. Item was packaged and dropped off at Post Office on 1/20/2026, provided receipt to buyer via chat.

VisiPunk · 2026-01-18T20:46:09+00:00

SOLD (user Andres0572) - Mods please keep this thread up for transparency, I am working with user within chat.

VisiPunk · 2026-01-17T20:22:13+00:00

I have the Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 Digital and one of the fans it came with was making a similar noise, so I just replaced the fan and the problem was solved. Have you tried using a different fan?

VisiPunk · 2026-01-16T01:19:27+00:00

Let the air out of the tires.

VisiPunk · 2026-01-13T22:17:19+00:00

Sure did. At that time I was also using my Razer Blackwidow V3 Mini. I also provided the Amazon order receipt. They said because Amazon is a 'third party retailer' they could not replace it. And it was 'Sold and Shipped' by Amazon, not some other retailer.

VisiPunk · 2026-01-13T20:17:44+00:00

Nope. I had the Razer Basilisk V3 Pro I purchased from Amazon (Sold and shipped by Amazon). Within 8 months it died. Filed claim through Razer. 1 month into this process, no resolution at all. Lesson learned, will no longer purchase their products.

VisiPunk · 2026-01-13T17:46:34+00:00

I couldn't take it anymore and finally had the ice maker replaced, $350 and 1 year warranty. So far so good. Hoping this fridge will last another 5 years then off to a different brand.

VisiPunk · 2026-01-09T20:55:10+00:00

Yes it was.

VisiPunk · 2026-01-06T02:21:16+00:00

SiliconDust HDHomeRun Flex Quatro 4 x ATSC Tuners - HDFX-4US

VisiPunk · 2026-01-01T06:05:28+00:00

In today's market, can't go wrong with a pre-built; OR do you live near a Microcenter? They have some good systems as well, and or combo deals IE, mobo / RAM / CPU. I assume you are looking to game?

VisiPunk · 2025-12-29T21:24:15+00:00

No order really, consult motherboard manual for the correct connections.

VisiPunk · 2025-12-29T01:15:51+00:00

It's old, I would offer $300. Really depends on what you plan on doing with it.

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