Television and movie-watching online
So you’ve missed your favorite show once again, and have decided that enough is enough? Without purchasing a digital video recorder, there are a number of ways to watch television and movies online-depending on what you’re willing to pay. There can be benefits to watching online, though. With clear wireless internet service, you can connect your computer with a portable modem and watch on your laptop anywhere you want to.For those who only want to pay for internet service, Hulu.com is the best option. Watch the latest episodes of most network television shows the day after they air. Most of the time only a limited number of episodes are available, with the oldest ones being deleted as new ones are added. For 7.99 a month, you can subscribe to Hulu Plus which offers access to all episodes of the current season and (for some series) earlier ones as well. Hulu Plus can also be streamed to a connected TV, Blu-ray player, set-top box, and certain mobile devices. In recent years, the website has also added a selection of older movies to its library.If you’re only interested in seeing certain shows, but want to be able to watch them again and again at your leisure, you may be interested in one of the purchasing models that allows you to buy individual episodes (or full seasons as they air). iTunes and Amazon Video on Demand are the best known examples. These allow you to purchase single episodes or full seasons of both currently running and previously aired shows, saving the videos to your computer. In some cases, you may also be able to “rent” an episode. Both of these services also offer the ability to purchase or rent feature films.For those looking for a mix of everything, Netflix may be your best bet. This service combines online watching with a DVD-by-mail service. You can select from multiple plans, starting with an instant streaming only option for 7.99 a month. This allows you to stream a wide variety of television and movies unavailable on Hulu. For another 2 a month, you can get one DVD mailed to you at a time from the site’s vast library, sending it back and replacing it as many times as you like. There are other plans that allow you to have more DVDs out at a time. Most customers receive their DVDs approximately one business day after shipment.