Category: Reviews

Amazon Fire TV Cube Review

by Bill Frost | Jan 24, 2024 | Equipment Guides, Reviews

The Fire TV Cube is the full-featured, bigger/squarer brother to Amazon’s Fire TV Sticks. The Fire TV Cube is also one of the most futuristic and feature-rich streamers we’ve reviewed on CableTV.com, and one of the first to challenge our love for the Roku Ultra (that’s a big deal around here).

NVIDIA SHIELD TV Pro Review 2025

by Randy Harward | Jan 24, 2024 | Reviews

The NVIDIA SHIELD TV Pro isn’t just a set-top streaming TV box—it’s also a powerful gaming system. The SHIELD TV Pro has 4K resolution, supports an array of TV and music apps, acts as a PLEX media server, and can be installed in minutes. It’s easily one of the best TV streaming experiences we’ve had.

Cable ISPs Failing, 5G and Starlink Get Top Marks

by Eric Chiu | Jan 24, 2024 | Reviews

For our annual 2024 customer satisfaction survey, we talked to nearly 7,000 internet users to find the best ISPs across the nation.

Paramount+ with SHOWTIME vs. SHOWTIME Anytime: Which Is Best for You?

by Mike Strayer | Jan 12, 2024 | Reviews, TV FAQs, Versus Reviews

Whether you’re stalking your next serial killer show (Dexter) or needing a dark comedy (Black Monday) to keep you laughing through quarantine, the premium channel SHOWTIME is a solid streaming option. We’ll help you find the cheapest, easiest, and best ways to stream SHOWTIME with or without cable. Come on, you know your Dark Passenger craves it.

Best Satellite Dishes for RVs, Camping, and Tailgating for 2025

by Dave Schafer | Dec 31, 2023 | Best Of, Reviews

Satellite TV is a great option for the home, but it really shines on the road. Because the TV signals for satellite are beamed from space, they’re available anywhere with a clear view of the southern sky—no cables or other clunky infrastructure necessary.

Best Dorm-Room TVs for Students 2025

by Randy Harward | Dec 18, 2023 | Reviews

Don’t settle for a tiny laptop or smartphone screen when you’re unwinding with shows and movies after a long day of classes. We recommend outfitting your dorm with Samsung Q60B because of its bright picture and loads of features. But there are plenty of great TVs out there that are affordable, even on a student budget.

Here are our top five student TV recommendations.

Lifetime Movie Club Review 2025

by Amy Young | Dec 18, 2023 | Entertainment, Reviews

A Lifetime Movie Club membership is your ticket to hours of plots loaded with vicious, twisted, and scarily ambitious characters. We’ve got the details.

FIFA Plus Review 2025

by Taylor Kujawa | Dec 12, 2023 | Entertainment, Reviews

FIFA+ is a free streaming service dedicated to soccer fans. It comes with live games, on-demand content, and comprehensive match data—making it a great companion app for watching the beautiful game.

Roku Express Review

by Bill Frost | Dec 11, 2023 | Equipment Guides, Reviews

Roku Express is a tween—not quite an over-the-top streaming box or an HDMI stick but somewhere in the middle. The distinction matters less than the price: it’s just $24.99, which makes the Express the cheapest full-featured streaming device on the market.

Best TV and Internet Bundles and Deals September 2025

by Mike Strayer | Oct 30, 2023 | Best Of, Reviews

We’ve done the digging and rounded up some of the best bundles deals you’ll find anywhere on cable and internet service, so you can kick back and enjoy your reasonably priced entertainment without worrying about whether you’re getting your money’s worth.