If you spend a lot of time in front of your computer this is a great product to have. When I need a break from working, it is easy enough to find free t.v shows and movies but the load time and quality are not consistent. I have a good monitor so this is great for me, but you don't need a good monitor, you can connect this to your t.v as well. You can also log-in and watch from any computer you're on.