Consumer enmity towards cable and satellite subscriptions, coupled with the growing influence of online video streaming, has made cord-cutting a burgeoning trend. Over-the-air (OTA) TV broadcasts continue to be free, and there is a bevy of content available through those channels that can be streamed to smartphones and tablets. Two particular devices, Ottawa-based Nuvyyo Tablo and the Simple.TV 2, are set top boxes that essentially offer the same features, including PVR capabilities, though differ considerably in certain aspects of performance.