Top 5 money-sucking technologies

[@twitchster77]

I haven't had cable in 4 or 5 years. Once in awhile when my parents go on trips I head to their house to steal their food (lol) and I'll have their tv to myself. I don't miss it at all! There's so little I want to watch. I've grown use to watching exactly what I want to watch, exactly when I want to with my computer. Between hulu, torents netflix and amazon prime I'm never out of great things to watch. I'm so glad to be done with cable tv.

[@ronbzoom8531]

This commentary video was right on the money. And it actually made me laugh out loud at least 5 times. Keep 'em coming!

[@smartphonedude]

These videos are awesome. Top 5 should be daily.

[@quangduyho]

The best thing I ever did was switching to a laser printer. Brother 3 in 1 refurbished from Staples for $70 and the included powder is still good. It's been 6 months and our family use it everyday. Replacement drums are only $24 on Amazon and sometimes $12 on slickdeals.

[@lovelylynn25]

I agree with the cable. Working all day you don't see a lot of it so I was glad when I found that my building has basic cable for free. I don't need a dvr and no need to upgrade.

[@Juniorfunny24]

1:54 Its true..I've had a Black and White Inkjet printer for 7 years and still has some time left, its quite good and you can get a couple of them these days for about $242 but it will last (HP LaserJet 1012)

[@mwhite112393]

Every time an inkjet printer starts up, it flushes the ink conduits with a tiny amount of ink to make sure there are no blockages. This over time wastes ink. Couple that with the occasional dirt on the printhead that eats more ink in the self-cleaning process and reprinting material lost to a paper jam and it adds up.

[@StatsMass]

We dropped cable in early January of this year, I can't see ever going back. We run an OTA antenna through a TiVo so we can DVR and then feed that through a Google TV Box for KZbin, Netflix, Amazon, and even Hulu (with Plex). The transition was so simple I don't know why everyone else hasn't dropped cable.

[@accel0918]

do you have new videos about tech stuffs.

[@SophieJackson1993]

Couldn't agree more on the digital subscription thing.

[@davidakadb]

we've had dish for years and have always had a great signal. Rain, shine, snow, hail, etc... it doesn't seem to matter. the hd picture still comes in w/o any trouble

[@drvinaysoul]

Wows Donald,thanks for making this video,please make these types of videos in future.

[@pizzahutlovinhulk]

1-vending machines 2-carwash machines 3-puppet claw machines 4-quarter machines 5-soda machines

[@TheWolfHowling]

PS. On Donald Bell's comment that only Drug dealers/criminals & the elderly use basic feature or dumb phones, I am in my 20s and have no relationship to crime, and I use basic phones cause they're more suited for what I want them for. I use a basic phone to text rather than a touchscreen smartphone because I like typing with keys and I use a flip phone for calling as the mic is by your mouth & speaker by your ear at the same time, but that's more a problem with the bar design then anything else

[@TheWolfHowling]

When had that here too up until 2009 when a 3rd mobile provider was launched. They mainly concentaged on the main population centers first, offering cheeper mobile boardband rate in certain zones. And when you leave this company's coverage area, they have a contractual agreement with another provider to provide "National Roaming". Anyway, don't you Americans also have T-mobile and Sprint and all those virtual operator like Boost and Virgin?

[@OhWhatANight00]

this guy is my favorite reporter on CNET!!

[@zsquaresoff]

Wow, this list is spot on.

[@vicjagsingh]

After many months of bashing you Mr. Bell I have to agree you videos are getting much better. This was an awesome video but there is no "legal" ways of getting tV content now

[@topdog19945]

yeah companies today have become very corrupt and greedy. My family is paying big bucks to AT&T for our cellular service while my buddy is paying 1/4 of our bill with his Sprint coverage. The only problem with that is the service is shitty.

[@TheAmir530]

Oh believe me Verizon is the worst!!

[@topdog19945]

Alex H I hear they have the best coverage but their rates are ridiculous!

[@TheAmir530]

Jesse Hooton hey buddy I left you a message too i might not get apple tv this month but next month I'm trying to pay off my credit cards, there is a 20% chance i will get it this month but i was wondering do you have a roku?

[@topdog19945]

Alex H I do not have a Roku

[@brianphillips2579]

I do agree, am using prepaid mobile, internet set to box TV is for free subsecribtion + home internet with enough of GBs with low price tag, that's all.

[@SaoodHMH]

We pay around the equivalent of 100 US dollars for 16 mbps internet only. Is that pricey in comparison to other places?

[@maxcady360]

I stopped paid-antiviruses since I got into collegue. Used AVG for years and I never had any problems.

[@maxcady360]

True on Cable services. 50USD a month for mostly Internet, I barely watch anything on TV and only my parents use the landline and that's about it really.

[@shanecarney7588]

We do have T-Mobile, Sprint, Boost, and Virgin, but was chaugoo is trying to say is that At&t and Verizon are the biggest companies here with the best coverage and phones

[@bryan_torres]

That cell phone bill segment is so true! Dx

[@miro_o]

I feel happy to be in Europe. 45€ a month for an all unlimited phone subscription + a flagship smartphone for 50€ (e.g. iPhone)

[@dege10000]

Here in Argentina HDTV via satellite, by law, is free as long you install it by your self, and to be fair is not really complicated as long you have a compass and the angle and position of the satellite you want to use

[@CutTheRope1]

I like the new format

[@freddiecraven]

You missed dlc and microtrasacrions

[@AlbertTam25]

5. Antivirus is free for me and not pre-loaded much anymore. 4. Ink cartridges. AAAAAAH THIS KILLS ME! BUT KODAK MACHINES SUCK. 3. Oh wait whaaaaaaaat we don't have any subscriptions -- we free prime 2. Contract. Contract. Contract. CONTRACTS SUCK. Wait. It's weird? Basic phones still are popular. 1. Cable. That is horrible. Hated companies: Brother, HP, Amazon, Netflix, 21st Century Fox, Double Comcast, AT&T, Verizon

[@Dave_thenerd]

dude I don't know about French kissing but you're totally right about people borrowing phones

[@TrueRetroflection]

With T-Mobile's new payment structure, there's no need whatsoever to pay $100 a month if you need the basics.

[@JeffSwan1]

Have you looked at the cell phone service Ting Wireless? They are currently only in the United States, but they are way more affordable then any other of the big phone companies. Check them out, very cool. And no I'm not advertising for them.

[@mirknight]

I pay $19 a month for unlimited everything via Republic Wireless. I wish there was a way to get cable TV that cheap too

[@jaydenthompson1747]

My dad just bought an entente and a booster hooked it up to the tv and BOOM! It worked

[@KaruvTM]

"Nobody uses landline anymore" In America that is. The rest of the world is still hooked on landlines.

[@megapoopiscool]

tech based company still dont have 1080p option

[@46ryanr]

He actually right between amazon prime Netflix and iTunes Match and a cell bill it really adds up over time. Then at end year sit there going where's all my money lol

[@uniqueinteriorsbyprashant]

Best vid of cnet till date

[@DJTEVAdotCOM]

This is CNET top session. They get alot of hits from us . SO this is their top consumer sucking show.

[@craig2web]

Definitely cable TV - I use Amazon Prime instead. As far as internet is concerned, cable companies "lite" service is usually adequate. I've had Time Warner's lite service, and was still able to stream video ok. Not in HD mind you, but still adequate.

[@thesuremen]

i would switch "cable to #2" & "cell/smartphone bill to #1" because monthly bills are higher. also, add "children/kids" to the top of the list

[@matterlord3]

I don't pay for cable TV but i always go over my data threshold of 300 GB a month. I live by myself.

[@A_guan]

Wish I lived in Europe, have cheaper phone cost, faster internet, and sometimes cheaper deals than here

[@hamfish225]

i pay NZ$19 a month for my cellphone bill. 500Mb of data, 5000 texts to NZ phones and 50 minutes of calling, i don't even come close to using it all up unless i accidentally download something large while i'm tethered to my phone from my laptop.

[@ibmxx]

Thnx for the show

[@1Caru]

Why you block the comments on Rumor has it?

[@elchamber]

The real problem is people's outlook on what people should have automatically, and they're stupid reasons to shun those who decide not to fall for consumerism. Not everyone needs a smartphone, but they have to get it just to get everyone of there back.

[@shazzam3211]

No body said having luxuries is gonna be cheap, I used to pay 45 dollars a month to have a crappy pre paid phone that would piss me off now I pay 80 but I have a top of the line phone. You get your money's worth.

[@dalton4life1]

I'm in the US and pay $55 a month after taxes/fees for 18mbps internet only.

[@IceCipriani21]

isn't cable already a subscription service?

[@Mzlibraluvlux]

If you call every 6 months and cancel or threaten to cancel you a keep the low introductory rate. Internet or cable for comcast.

[@AwsomeAdogFilms]

a Cnet top 5 laptops for 2013?

[@d1bestplayer]

I have zero security software and my laptop still runs like I just took it out the box, no pop ups, lag, nothing. People should learn how to take care of their PC without paying for software. And I had it over 6 months now.

[@Mzlibraluvlux]

I have comcast internet pay $29 Netflix $8 apple tv. With my ipad a can watch all the major networks since everyone has a app now. No need for cable saving $100 a month.

[@danield6042]

Buying an iphone or apple products is number one in sucking money. Anything you want to add on your iPhone you must pay. I'm so glad android came along.

[@somefishingguynamemarco5384]

THANKS FOR THE ADVICE

[@tylerbogey]

Roku is a good way to watch some of your favorite tv shows! :)

[@KaylaTsukinochan]

Free cable is great, just don't try and steel it. That actually seems to be a common trend. And, sadly happened to me yesterday. At least Bright House was able to fix it, and several issues.

[@RonyRockstar]

So true.I hardly watch cable tv.

[@James-uc1qw]

Oh I just love the picture of the stabbed iphone

[@technologyproductions-ye3px]

ITS BEEN 3 YEARS NOW

[@ryanseo9704]

What do you have, a creaking $500 pc?

[@afn7145]

I would very much appreciate seeing another top 5: Here are some... - Microsoft Office - Extra RAM option for computers - Extra storage options for iPhones - Beats Headphones - Macs (I know this is very subjective, but I personally find them overpriced)

[@csmar7746]

I know, they are over prised but I need them. (-Mac PCs and beats and iPhone storage).

[@ThaChazo]

Cable Internet? Cable is a must.

[@nickyzhu2011]

Your so true my parents cut everything the landline and cable for the cellphone bill cuz it's crazy expensive

[@MangaMiyn]

@2:49 Very True

[@TuneSmartUK]

Cable? I have 160mb for second with BT and it is really cheap with unlimited data.

[@war3scecfang]

how about dlsr?

[@InsanityOwl252]

land lines are still very popular

[@DJTEVAdotCOM]

lol...so true....thats why they have so many commercials

[@TheZacTaylor]

Sirius satellite radio should be on that list.

[@wilbasgwie]

"Because normal phones is just for drug dealers and grandparents...", WTF!? XD

[@siddo4ty4]

digital subscription one was hilarious

[@1javixD]

I have a landline 0.0 and one time some girl asked me to borrow my phone and I thought it was like super weird!

[@LukeLunn]

I used to theorize part of the recession was caused by people spending their money on phone and cable...lol

[@TheMonkeyFarted]

My mom pays around $150 for me my brother and my mom though tmobile every month. She pays not very much because she has been with tmobile for over 10 years now.

[@Pilpup]

My cellphone costs me 20$ a month for texting. Most everywhere around town has wifi or I can just wait till I get to my house. Guess I'm just old school in the way that I don't want my pocket eaten.

[@stapler3000344]

Goddamn adverts, they are not loading, so i can't watch anything on cnet. Pls fix it

[@santobarca5]

I'm paying $45 for everything unlimited on my iPhone 5. It's an ATT MVNO so I use ATT towers.

[@zaddy.m3]

I would really recommend ZappTv!

[@Mekawyvid]

Boy, Donald really hate printers, like he got dumped by a printer he was dating or something.

[@redfire316]

The cable is right that's why I got Hulu and TiVo less than 20 a month and I watch it when I want as for cell phones I've been on sprint for over ten years and they help me out reward me and are the best when even I need it sorry

[@helmutssss]

We pay $44 for 20mbps. I live in Latvia

[@TheMonkeyFarted]

I guess so because phone contracts are so expensive for unlimited texting. And calling for my mom.

[@candoslayer]

i found one that goes on sale every year for 20 bucks a year

[@kevinkrahmer1941]

If you know what you're doing you will never need antivirus software

[@ThePharm4Life]

been using my mac for past 8 years, no virus whatsoever.

[@sashankps]

What about the apple high end products :-\

[@fedexxxx3]

I pay 160 plus tax a month thank to AT&T 140 for 4 gig data plan 20 insurance ..

[@dirtyarrie]

In the movie Office Space, they did a printer right

[@MatJiowoo]

0:58 i dont think he should have said that....

[@petermartin9494]

$100 monthly for phone? $1200 a year. $12000 in 10 years? Never, I pay about $2 a month.

[@iph0ne27]

Isn't a dgital subscription the same as maybe Dish or Digital Cable tv yes so that's onky top 4

[@jucavez5]

Definitely line when you buy a broadband you pay for a line rental and you never used because everybody has a cellphone

[@nicopiconico7]

awesome video

[@MICHAELKAGAN8]

I agree about cell phones and cable they really through us under the bus!!! But the other choices really are the pits so what choices do we have?!! Looks like really nothing . Let us know

[@MarshmallowHumor]

Doing some research on how to cut my cell phone bill. $102 a month is too much.

[@sidpablo]

Wouldnt it be ironic if we were watching CNETTV's money-sucking tech using internet? I think If we cancel out cable TV, cable/wifi internet and subscribe for a phone with internet access (that can also serve as a wifi hotspot) then that is a brilliant solution. However, it depends on the users usage yo!

[@SahilPatel747]

I would've said video games. $60 a pop is expensive as hell