Netflix vs. TV

Almost everyone I know has access to a Netflix account. My access came from convincing my mom to buy the subscription years ago to watch a specific movie and then she forgot about it and we never cancelled, oops. However, now she and my dad use the account as much as I do. In fact, they use it so much that we had to upgrade to the highest option that allows three devices to stream at once. Netflix is great! But, I do have one problem with it; it gets boring.

Netflix allows me to binge watch shows without any breaks. This is awesome when I am trying to power through a show so that I can discuss it with friends. Though I think that there is some benefit to having commercials. They allow you a mental break to get up and clean, do homework, or walk your dog. Sometimes the never ending stream can be trapping.

Netflix is definitely the cheaper option for college students when deciding on what utilities they are willing to pay for. With an average of a $40 cost difference per month, even I chose Netflix. But as I said before, I have grown bored of the monotony that it entails. By the second week of each month I have usually watch anything that is new and have moved on to rewatching other shows out of boredom. I think that price and variety are the two biggest arguments when comparing Television and Netflix.

This past weekend I learned of a new player in the game. TV streaming. This allows you to only pay for the channels that you want to watch and still have the variety that comes with normal television. Based on what and how many channels you choose, your price will vary. I think that this is will be the way that many people will start to enjoy television. Even Charter, one of the biggest cable companies has come out with their own TV streaming package that is cheaper than normal television and able to be watch from most devices. 

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