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Cutting the Cord (Cable TV)

Online video is growing rapidly. Would you ditch your cable TV in favor of purely online entertainment?

How much video entertainment do you watch in a given week? Please include all sources such as broadcast, cable, online, DVD, etc. This should not include video games.

4% (3) None
50% (31) 10 hours or less
22% (14) 11-20 hours
22% (14) Over 20 hours

62 voters have answered this question.

How much is (or was) your monthly cable / satellite bill? Only include television-related services. If you get internet or phone service from the same company, please exclude those charges.

32% (20) I don't subscribe to television service
9% (6) $25 or less
8% (5) $26 - $50
17% (11) $51 - $75
11% (7) $76 - $100
20% (13) Over $100

62 voters have answered this question.

Would you consider dropping your cable or satellite television and using only online video or DVD rentals?

29% (18) I already did!
9% (6) I've never had cable or satellite
27% (17) Yes, I would consider it
33% (21) No way!

62 voters have answered this question.

If you wouldn't, why not? Check all that apply.

77% (24) Some of my favorite shows aren't available online
35% (11) I don't believe I would save money
41% (13) My internet connection isn't fast enough
16% (5) I would miss all the commercials!

31 voters have answered this question.

How many of these online video services have you used? Check all that apply.

51% (29) Netflix Instant Watch
7% (4) Amazon Video On Demand
50% (28) Hulu / Hulu Plus
80% (45) YouTube
44% (25) Other

56 voters have answered this question.

How do you currently watch online video? Check all that apply.

88% (52) On a computer
49% (29) On a TV
23% (14) On a mobile device

59 voters have answered this question.

If you watch streaming online video on your TV, which devices do you use?

16% (6) Roku
2% (1) Apple TV
11% (4) Google TV
5% (2) Boxee Box
11% (4) TiVo (streaming options)
16% (6) Xbox
19% (7) Wii
13% (5) PS3
5% (2) Streaming-enabled TV
11% (4) Streaming-enabled Blu-ray Player
33% (12) PC (connected to TV)
8% (3) Other

36 voters have answered this question.

Is online video the future of entertainment?

64% (40) Yes!
35% (22) No!

62 voters have answered this question.

This poll was created on 2010-12-18 07:41:12 by Mister Poll
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