Based on your very frank self assessment I would strongly urge you to consider the $50 for this product trivial. It will definitely make the experience more pleasant for you. Let me know if the product lives up to your hopes.
I know this thread is old, but what you guys are using now. I’m confused between Hulu & slingtv as the Hulu channels listed on vodtv.org/ are lucarative. I’ve planned to ditch the cable TV. Even I’m looking for plex with plex premium card.