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How To Get Rid Of Your Cable Bill With An iPad

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How To Get Rid Of Your Cable Bill With An iPad

Netflix, of course.

Netflix, of course.

One of the go-to names in streaming media, Netflix has loads of movies and television ready and waiting for you to stream to your iPad and mirror onto your television. Unlimited streaming costs $7.99 per month.

Your favorite media player app.

Your favorite media player app.

You can load up your iPad with movie files and play them on your television via any number of media-player apps. We recommend GoodPlayer, which is available here for $2.99.

Amazon Instant Video.

Amazon Instant Video.

The Amazon Instant Video app offers Netflix-like functionality, getting you access to thousands of your favorite movies and television shows. If you're an Amazon Prime member, then you have free access to a majority of the content!

Check it out here.

You need a Lightning Digital AV Adapter...

You need a Lightning Digital AV Adapter...

One of the best ways to get video off of your iPad and onto your television is with this adapter. They're $41.29 on Amazon, which really beats Apple's own $50 price tag.

... and an HDMI cable like this one from AmazonBasics.

... and an HDMI cable like this one from AmazonBasics.

You need an HDMI cable to connect your adapter to your television. A 3-meter cable is $7.49.

If you don't want to use a cable, try an Apple TV.

If you don

Apple TV connects to the internet via WiFi to bring you Hulu Plus, Netflix, and a host of other video options. It's $99 from Amazon.

If you're in New York, get Aereo.

If you

Aereo is a service that lets you watch live over-the-air TV on your iPad and lets you record shows as well. This is all possible by "renting" one of several small HD antennas connected to a data center for $12 per month.

The service is expanding and will soon be available in other cities.

Check out Aereo here.

Will this little device have you getting rid of your Playstation as well?

Will this little device have you getting rid of your Playstation as well?

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