Technology is constantly changing. Before television, the radio was the primary source of entertainment in the home. Everything from music to audio dramas could be found on the a radio. When the TV became popular in the 1950s, families flocked to the television set to watch news, advertisements, and shows.
Now, entertainment can be found anywhere on just about any device with video streaming capabilities. I have access to all three and use them all pretty regularly because I am pretty a television
1. Amazon Instant Video
Amazon Instant Video is good for those who already have the subscription service. For $99 a year, subscribers are eligible for free two-day shipping, video streaming, and music streaming
This is good for users who do a vast majority of their shopping online or already have Amazon Prime. I would not recommend this to people who would use it solely for the online streaming aspect. In no way is it as comprehensive and as vast as Netflix, but it contains shows not found on Netflix like the HBO series Trueblood or MTV's Teen Wolf. Movies are also available for streaming like Catching Fire.
Not to be outdone by other streaming services, Amazon Instant Video also has original shows like Bosch and Hand of God
If you have Amazon Prime, but didn't know about this service, then you are missing out.
2. Netflix
Everyone who doesn't like under a rock probably knows what Netflix is and more than likely has access to it.
I highly recommend it because the selection is huge and constantly updated every Friday. For prices ranging between $7.99 to $11.99, this is still an affordable alternative to cable. Even if you are casual viewer and not prone to binge watching, this is still a good service. Shows such as AMC's The Walking Dead or CW's hit show The Flash are available for streaming.
Netflix also has original programming that have been a huge hits with audiences globally. From Marvel's Daredevil to prison 'dramedy' Orange is the New Black, there is something for everyone.
3. Hulu Plus
Hulu Plus is for the person who doesn't binge watch. That's not selling point of the service. If you don't want cable, but want access to many of the shows currently on television, this is a very good service for $7.99 a month.
Now, the only catch is that there are only a few episodes listed at a time, so if you get behind, you may not be able to catch up. New episodes are usually available the next day after it airs and remains for a few weeks.
Hulu Plus is even home to original programming such as Casual and Difficult People. It is also the new home of Mindy Kaling's comedy The Mindy Project after it was canceled by Fox.
With choices like this, in addition to regular cable, where will you watch TV?
