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CHOICE SOLUTION

For those sick of the “reality” drivel on most channels, there is a simple, one-off-cost solution. Buy a Chromecast for less than $100 to view quality drama from around the globe with few ad breaks.

Many series episodes drop the day after they are. If you miss something on live TV, it can be viewed at leisure on demand with no need to record anything. It’s the best $70 I ever spent, and my TV is nowhere near new.

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