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Netflix is changing their pricing plans...

seshomoru

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I actually like this. I stream stuff way more often than I remember to return my DVD. Looks like I'm getting my fee lowered.
 
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and one thing I just found out a few weeks ago is that you can view the inventory online for redbox so you know if the movie is there or not. And you can go ahead and purchase it.

One plan netflix could do would be unlimited streaming - 1 movie at a time with up to 3 rentals/month for $10 or something like that. I would keep that.
 
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It's now $2/month cheaper for me to use it the way I have for basically my entire length of membership.
 
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The price *just* went up on my 2 movie a month plan... these 17'rs are getting as bad as comcast.
 
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I've had the streaming plan for almost a year now and when combinedwithRoku it's a good option when the satellite is out. If you are looking for new movies, it definitely is not the choice. Streaming also works great on the iPad when on the move and you don't want pull out and setup the notebook.
 
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TXDawg.sixpack

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1) I own a PS3, iPad, & laptop. Can I stream to all three of these devices with the streaming plan?

2) Obviously, there is an iPad app. Do I need anything special for the PS3?

3) Can I download a movie to the iPad using my Wi-Fi, then watch itin the car with no internet access; or do I have to be connected to watch?
 
PBRME

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1. yes, but I don't think all at the same time.
2. your PS3 should have Netflix on it already. Mine did.
3. no, you have to have internet connection.A bad connection will cause it to lag.
 
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TXDawg.sixpack

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Where is the PS3 app located?

How can I tell if any of my other devices (DVD Player, Blu-Ray player, etc) are Netflix enabled?
 
mstateglfr

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I really dont care to watch Biodome, a bunch of Jackie Chan movies, or quirky spy movies from the 70s.

Their movie selection is total ****.

The only redeeming part of streaming is TV shows, and even that is limited since so much TV blows.

But it streams Dinosaur Train, so my oldest likes it, and i will just end up paying an insultingly high amount of money for something i can get for free on PBS.
 
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seshomoru

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They have a decent TV streaming selection, and the documentary selection is awesome.
 
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that said that their long-term business plan is to morph into a stream-only service in the future. The timeline was vague in the article, but the one thing that was clear was that the first step of this process was going to be moving customers away from DVD rentals and over to their streaming services. I would have thought that they would have worked on bulking up their library for streaming movies, but I guess they want to make sure that the user base is there before they start shelling out big bucks for the licenses. The article also indicated that a license to stream a movie is substantially more than being able to rent DVDs. So, with that said, this recent move makes sense in that they jacked up the monthly fees for any plan that involves DVD rentals and then they have a substantially cheaper option for streaming.

I've never used Redbox before, but I may be going that route now. I just don't watch enough movies to warrant anything more than about $10/month.
 
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....and I'm a fan of getting the DVD's for shows I don't get to see like Dexter, and Netflix seems to be the best way to do that.

The streaming on Netflix seems to be comparable to what Redbox offers in terms of new releases, but as Sesh says they are great on documentaries and have some random cool stuff on there.

I hate to give up either one.

Damn you Netflix.
 
seshomoru

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We hardly ever used the DVD. So, basically I get my streaming for $2 cheaper.

/I also wasn't aware there was a streaming only option before this
 
mstateglfr

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Do you take the plunge and build up inventory to make customers happy and more willing to absorb a price increase?
Or do you jack up the price while offering the same **** selection and hope enough people stay to get more money to build a library?
 
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Unless you are watching a ton of B-list and old movies, then Vudu is a better option.

MUCH better selection of newer movies that you can stream on-demand. And I don't know what technology they use, but the streaming works better than Netflix and has a nicer image quality.

On another note, HBO GO is the future of content delivery....
 
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I just checked out Red Box. The one at The Krogers (there ya go, DS) near me has about 20 movies on blu-ray.

Dear Blockbuster, COME BACK!!! ITS NOT TOO LATE!!!!

Dammit.
 
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OneNationUnderDog said:
Unless you are watching a ton of B-list and old movies, then Vudu is a better option.
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OK this sounds silly, but I REALLY like Netflix's queue. Does Vudu use a queue?

I much prefer to build a list of stuff I know I want to see and then watch that list. I suppose I could manage that with pen & paper or whatever. I just like the way Netflix does it. And Netflix's star rating system is surprisingly accurate for my tastes (I do rate everything I watch).
 
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