I got rid of cable a few years ago, and haven't regretted it! Between Netflix, BBC iPlayer, network websites and iTunes, everything that I want to watch is available (legally, even!) Having the apple tv has made a big difference to that. If I had to hook my computer up to the tv every time, I think my opinion might have been different! I do feel it's made a difference, though - no more wasting time staring at shows I'm not actually interested in. When I'm watching tv, it's because there's something I've had to make a conscious decision to find/watch. Hope it suits you!