Zillion TV instead of cable?

Zillion TV, a product that will hit shelves sometime in the near future, claims to offer a cost-effective alternate option to cable TV. This service will allow consumers to purchase a small receiver which hooks up to your broadband internet connection and your television. It comes with a remote, and it would allow you to choose from thousands of TV shows and movies, all with no subscription fees whatsoever. Sound too good to be true? The content will contain commercials, like on normal cable, but will give you the option of paying a small fee if you want to watch the programming without any advertisements.

In Short:
- You can choose from around 15,000 TV shows and movies
- No subscription fee
- Around $50 for the receiver and remote
- Remote included

We'll see how this one plays out, but if someone were to hook up one of these and a Roku box (which now supports both Amazon Video On Demand and Netflix Streaming), you could have a viable alternative to basic or digital cable. This is definitely worth keeping an eye on.

NEWS: Economy is in turmoil, Netflix is prospering

I love Netflix, so I thought I'd post this article. It seems despite the economy's current state, Netflix is making record numbers. They have reached 10 million subscribers, with a surge of new customers in recent months.

If you aren't already down with Netflix, you should really give them a try. I have the two DVDs out at a time plan (unlimited rentals per month, no late fees ever) and I couldn't be happier. Plus, their streaming movies catalog is getting bigger every day. I can stream movies for free on my netbook -- or better yet, watch them on my TV through my Xbox 360.

Keep up the good work Netflix.