Your last sentence couldn’t be more true LMAO! That is what i’m testing the waters with now.
$8 isn’t much money, but when you’re $8 for DVR, $8 for HuLu to get the on-demand back (since I don’t have a Comcast box), $8 for Netflix, etc… Those little charges add up quick. Seems like everything now-a-days comes with a monthly subscription associated. I’m not opposed to paying for what I use of course, just prefer free alternatives or alternatives I can make a one-time investment and own the capability.
I may decide to stick with Channels DVR; however, I like having everything centrally located & managed via Plex. I’ve been a pass member for ages now, and did pay the lifetime subscription when it was still at the lower price. I enjoy having the ability to centralize all our family photo’s, home movies, TV shows, movies, etc in one place stored on our NAS. In addition to that, some of those priceless items, like home movies & pics, I sync with Dropbox just in case. But, while at home, it’s cool to be able to hop into Plex and have quick access to all that, in addition a very smooth streaming option while out of the house.
My #1 goal was to have a single input on the TV control everything via ATV… So Channels was a clear-cut fav, bought the app without reservation.
Time will tell what works best for us, but the integrated DVR into our “Guide” is pretty tough to beat.
Thanks,
Matt