Tablo Blog

Tablo OTA DVR vs. Cable DVR - How Much Can I Expect to Save by Cutting the Cord?

October 02, 2014

In a recent survey, 40% of Tablo users said that saving money was their primary reason for cutting the cord on cable. (The second most popular reason was that cable programming wasn’t worth the cost…)

Given the rising costs of maintaining access to those 300+ channels of reality shows and speciality programs you likely never watch, it’s not surprising people are looking for alternatives to cable TV. The average cost of a mid-range cable TV package is between $70-$100 a month. And that’s just for content, not the rental of hardware or extra fees your provider might charge.

Given that 47 of the top 50 shows are available via Over-the-Air broadcast networks, the cost vs. benefit analysis just doesn’t add up for most viewers.

The Devil’s in the Details: Taking a Look at Total Cost of Ownership

August 25, 2014

Cutting the cord isn’t just about watching what you want, when you want on whatever device you want, it’s also about reducing the amount of money you spend each month on entertainment. Most of us who’ve joined the cord cutting revolution did so out of frustration for paying on average $85 per month for cable or satellite subscriptions. This is why doing the math on total cost of ownership (TCO) on your cord-cutting setup is critical to make sure ditching cable will get you the savings you’re looking for over the long term. As they say, the devil's in the details.

4-Tuner Pre-Orders Open Now

May 23, 2014

We’ve been shipping the 2-Tuner Tablo DVR for just shy of two months now and we’re so happy about the amazing reception we’ve received from the media and fans.

But we haven’t had much time to rest on our laurels. In the background, we’ve been toiling away on the finishing touches for the 2-Tuner’s beefier cousin, the 4-Tuner Tablo DVR. Some fans holding out for those two additional tuners have been particularly excited for its impending arrival. 

Tablo Gets Excellent Reception at CES

January 09, 2014

The Tablo Team has been at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2014) in Las Vegas this week demonstrating our Tablo DVR and apps to journalists and industry experts. Business has been brisk at the booth and we’ve been overwhelmed by the amount of positive coverage we’ve received so far.