Same here, I don't have a DVR and am happily living with out it. I think I could pretty easily give up my cell phone too if I did not want it around for emergencies.
I already made this decision and gave up the satellite with dvr...television viewing is just no good any more. I am not even kidding. Not hardly worth it.
(I'm not so sure that a decrease in TV time is a bad thing)
Cell phone. I really only like to have it for safety reasons.
Right now being kind of homeless, I'm having serious withdrawals not having my DVR. I'm very grateful for the tv stations that put full episodes online.
We don't have a DVR, either. But we do have cable. I'd still give up cable before the cell phone. If I have the phone I can at least call you for regular entertainment, right? Am I right, people?
I don't have cable tv. Only 2 channels for the past 18 months. So, I'll give that up. I'm not going anywhere without my cell phone. Gotta run, I have a text. lol.
My wife and I were looking for ways to cut back about four years ago. We evaluated our TV viewing and discovered that 85% of what we watched was on local channels. We cancelled and don't miss it at all.
In fact, we rarely watch any television now. The three debates and a little bit of the Olympics are all I've seen on TV this year.
We don't have cable, let alone DVR so that's an easy question. The cell phone I could give up too if I had a land line. Land lines cost almost the same as one cell phone here so I could do either (no calls during dinner, meetings, etc...yes!) but the cell phone just has the convenience factor.
My 1st thought was to say the cell phone because I love my dvr and tv with Sei working nite shift. But now that I think about it, I think I could handle just local channels, although most of the shows I watch aren't on local channels. But whatev. My cell phone makes me feel safe and I like knowing my kids can reach me anywhere, anytime.
well I did live without dvr for 2 months after having it for 3 years, and it was greatly missed, but for safety I do like having my cell phone. But being in school, I'd study more without the DVR, and I rarely talk on the phone, so it's a tossup. If I really, really had to decide, I'd forgo the DVR.
As I read the other comments, I kept waffling... tough call, really! But after much thought, I realized that I can watch most of my favorite shows on basic channels and the internet, so I'd probably give up the DVR. I'm not addicted to my cell phone, but it's such an important thing for safety, that I don't know if I could give it up!
Cable/DVR because I waste a lot of time using it. And I can have real people contact with my cell phone. Plus my teen keeps in contact with me throughout the day with texting. I love that.
Cable TV/DVR because we don't have it now. But our cell phone is the only phone. 2 of them replaced the landline at a lower cost so that's a keeper as I can't see going without a phone at all.
I HATE our cable! They promised us that with our bundling plan it would only add $30 a month to our bill, but it added nearly $65! No one will fix the problem, and if we cancel we get to pay a $320 fee...GRRRRR!!!
Since I don't have DVR, I guess I could do without that. But definitely not the cellphone.
ReplyDeleteSame here, I don't have a DVR and am happily living with out it. I think I could pretty easily give up my cell phone too if I did not want it around for emergencies.
ReplyDeleteHmmm...I don't have cable, OR a DVR. So they would be pretty easy to give up!
ReplyDeleteI already made this decision and gave up the satellite with dvr...television viewing is just no good any more. I am not even kidding. Not hardly worth it.
ReplyDelete(I'm not so sure that a decrease in TV time is a bad thing)
Cell phone. I really only like to have it for safety reasons.
ReplyDeleteRight now being kind of homeless, I'm having serious withdrawals not having my DVR. I'm very grateful for the tv stations that put full episodes online.
We don't have a DVR, either. But we do have cable. I'd still give up cable before the cell phone. If I have the phone I can at least call you for regular entertainment, right? Am I right, people?
ReplyDeletewell I have satellite, but would give up the cell phone in a heart beat!
ReplyDeleteI'd have to go with the TV with DVR. I need my phone all.the.time.
ReplyDeleteThere isn't anything that good on TV anyway.
I don't have cable tv. Only 2 channels for the past 18 months. So, I'll give that up. I'm not going anywhere without my cell phone. Gotta run, I have a text. lol.
ReplyDeleteI haven't had a cell phone for near 3 years now. I am alive. DVR I could easily give up. But cable would bring my fangs out.
ReplyDeletethat is easy the cable TV with DVR. Since we don't have either one right now. I don't know what I am missing if anything at all.
ReplyDeleteYAY!! ;)
ReplyDeleteOk, after much thinking i'd give up my DVR :(
Do I have to? What do I win?
Cable with DVR
ReplyDeleteThis is the sickest question that anyone has ever asked.
ReplyDeletecable TV with DVR, hands down.
ReplyDeleteMy wife and I were looking for ways to cut back about four years ago. We evaluated our TV viewing and discovered that 85% of what we watched was on local channels. We cancelled and don't miss it at all.
ReplyDeleteIn fact, we rarely watch any television now. The three debates and a little bit of the Olympics are all I've seen on TV this year.
We don't have cable, let alone DVR so that's an easy question. The cell phone I could give up too if I had a land line. Land lines cost almost the same as one cell phone here so I could do either (no calls during dinner, meetings, etc...yes!) but the cell phone just has the convenience factor.
ReplyDeleteMy 1st thought was to say the cell phone because I love my dvr and tv with Sei working nite shift. But now that I think about it, I think I could handle just local channels, although most of the shows I watch aren't on local channels. But whatev.
ReplyDeleteMy cell phone makes me feel safe and I like knowing my kids can reach me anywhere, anytime.
cell phone. i don't have cable and dvr anymore, but i loooved it when i did and would drop my cell phone in a heartbeat to keep my dvr. woo-hoo!
ReplyDeletewell I did live without dvr for 2 months after having it for 3 years, and it was greatly missed, but for safety I do like having my cell phone. But being in school, I'd study more without the DVR, and I rarely talk on the phone, so it's a tossup. If I really, really had to decide, I'd forgo the DVR.
ReplyDeleteAs I read the other comments, I kept waffling... tough call, really! But after much thought, I realized that I can watch most of my favorite shows on basic channels and the internet, so I'd probably give up the DVR. I'm not addicted to my cell phone, but it's such an important thing for safety, that I don't know if I could give it up!
ReplyDeleteDefinately the cable...because I never had it growing up. Until they decided to get cable a month before I got married. Psh.
ReplyDeleteI could easily give up cable. I currently have a dish...no DVR but could give that up too. Not the cell phone though...that is a keeper.
ReplyDeleteI'd rather give up my cable, any day.
ReplyDeleteand i have passed a little award your way. congrats!
Cable/DVR because I waste a lot of time using it. And I can have real people contact with my cell phone. Plus my teen keeps in contact with me throughout the day with texting. I love that.
ReplyDeleteCable TV/DVR because we don't have it now. But our cell phone is the only phone. 2 of them replaced the landline at a lower cost so that's a keeper as I can't see going without a phone at all.
ReplyDeleteCable TV with DVR. All.the.way.
ReplyDeleteNo question really.
As long as I can keep my Direct TV without DVR.
I know, I'm so 2001 technology.
It's a curse and a blessing. A blessing and a curse.
Would be no problem to give up my cell phone.
ReplyDeleteI HATE our cable! They promised us that with our bundling plan it would only add $30 a month to our bill, but it added nearly $65! No one will fix the problem, and if we cancel we get to pay a $320 fee...GRRRRR!!!
ReplyDeleteI'll keep the cell phone, thankyouverymuch.
The cable TV w/ DVR...that's why YouTube was invented. ;)
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