Buy a Streaming Stick Instead of a Set-Top Box
Media streamers have become so cheap and so user-friendly that you can feel good giving one to just about anyone on your holiday gift list. But while boxes and sticks are equally great in their own way, streaming sticks are considerably cheaper. There are lots of options out there, but only three are worth really considering: the Chromecast, the Roku stick, and the Fire TV stick. According to Gigaom's excellent breakdown, Chromecast is the cheapest option, but may not be suited to all households. Meanwhile, the Roku stick provides a fairly familiar environment without requiring a tablet or phone for navigation. The Fire TV stick, on the other hand, is an excellent choice for Prime members. Whichever way you go, you'll score an awesome gift for your would-be cord-cutter.
https://gigaom.com/2014/11/26/chromecas ... omparison/
Media streamers have become so cheap and so user-friendly that you can feel good giving one to just about anyone on your holiday gift list. But while boxes and sticks are equally great in their own way, streaming sticks are considerably cheaper. There are lots of options out there, but only three are worth really considering: the Chromecast, the Roku stick, and the Fire TV stick. According to Gigaom's excellent breakdown, Chromecast is the cheapest option, but may not be suited to all households. Meanwhile, the Roku stick provides a fairly familiar environment without requiring a tablet or phone for navigation. The Fire TV stick, on the other hand, is an excellent choice for Prime members. Whichever way you go, you'll score an awesome gift for your would-be cord-cutter.
https://gigaom.com/2014/11/26/chromecas ... omparison/