Netflix makes dumb decision, gets owned on Yahoo

Homeslice · 01-19-2011, 07:56 AM

http://blog.movies.yahoo.com/blog/43...ho-prefer-dvds

Trip · 01-19-2011, 08:01 AM

I wish they would go full on demand, if the network can't handle it, it means people need to get off their asses and upgrade the network. I hate not being able to watch new movies on demand because they are only available on DVD.

Bluestreak · 01-19-2011, 08:21 AM

I'll stop getting DVD's if the movies I want to see are available to watch instantly.

I'd much rather stream them down to my TV than wait 2 days for the movie to arrive.

Their watch instantly titles are growing but they need to start making NEW movies available instantly. If they can do that, I'll change my service to instant only.

z06boy · 01-19-2011, 08:21 AM

Oh yea...just remembered that I still have a Netflix DVD laying around that I need to watch and send back.

They sent me two last time by accident and I watched one of them and sent it back but not the other.

Captain Morgan · 01-19-2011, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Bluestreak

I'll stop getting DVD's if the movies I want to see are available to watch instantly.

I'd much rather stream them down to my TV than wait 2 days for the movie to arrive.

Their watch instantly titles are growing but they need to start making NEW movies available instantly. If they can do that, I'll change my service to instant only.

Absolutely.

Amber Lamps · 01-19-2011, 09:51 AM

I gave up on disks a while ago.... I had one that sat here for almost a month before I watched it. I really like being able to watch anywhere. It's funny what the haters had to say about the Netflix blog but you all must understand that if they start getting "new movies" out for streaming they will probably have to get in line price-wise with VuDu, Blockbuster, etc which is currently between $4-6. I think that if they can convince members to pick up new movies from their Red Box locations for the interim, they could save a TON of money on shipping, damage, losses, etc, which could be re-invested in updating their instant library.

I'm curious, what does everyone thing is a fair monthly rate if they did start offering new releases on demand? I'm thinking about $20/month is all I'm willing to pay.

Apoc · 01-19-2011, 09:51 AM

Honestly, I like netflix as it allowed me to find some very good tv shows that I would have not even known about otherwise (Robin Hood BBC, The Tudors, tons of documentaries), but watching it, or DVD, is almost painful when your used to Bluray and HD Sattelite. So I have no problem with them not offering DVD, I just wish they would upgrade the image quality of their titles digitally, as even running on HD-High, its not true HDTV. And since I dont pay for bandwith (unlimited GB for 45$/month), I have no problem with larger file sizes.

I dont blame them at all for getting out of the DVD mail rental business, Digital really is the way to go for rentals nowadays. I love the Sony PSN rental service. Pick a movie, dl (or stream if you want, but you wanna make sure your 25-50% done when you start), and watch it anytime you want for the next 14 days. Same price as a movie rental at a brick and mortar store (5.99), and true HD quality.

Apoc · 01-19-2011, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amber Lamps

I gave up on disks a while ago.... I had one that sat here for almost a month before I watched it. I really like being able to watch anywhere. It's funny what the haters had to say about the Netflix blog but you all must understand that if they start getting "new movies" out for streaming they will probably have to get in line price-wise with VuDu, Blockbuster, etc which is currently between $4-6. I think that if they can convince members to pick up new movies from their Red Box locations for the interim, they could save a TON of money on shipping, damage, losses, etc, which could be re-invested in updating their instant library.

I'm curious, what does everyone thing is a fair monthly rate if they did start offering new releases on demand? I'm thinking about $20/month is all I'm willing to pay.

I dont think Netflix owns Redbox, do they?

Amber Lamps · 01-19-2011, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apoc

Honestly, I like netflix as it allowed me to find some very good tv shows that I would have not even known about otherwise (Robin Hood BBC, The Tudors, tons of documentaries), but watching it, or DVD, is almost painful when your used to Bluray and HD Sattelite. So I have no problem with them not offering DVD, I just wish they would upgrade the image quality of their titles digitally, as even running on HD-High, its not true HDTV. And since I dont pay for bandwith (unlimited GB for 45$/month), I have no problem with larger file sizes.

I dont blame them at all for getting out of the DVD mail rental business, Digital really is the way to go for rentals nowadays. I love the Sony PSN rental service. Pick a movie, dl (or stream if you want, but you wanna make sure your 25-50% done when you start), and watch it anytime you want for the next 14 days. Same price as a movie rental at a brick and mortar store (5.99), and true HD quality.

I'm cheap bro... I'm not willing to go $6 per rental. Have you used VuDu? The picture quality is outstanding even with regular SD quality movies. If they would offer a subscription I would sign right up.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apoc

I dont think Netflix owns Redbox, do they?

Yep, I believe they do.

Kerry_129 · 01-19-2011, 10:02 AM

Yeah like Apoc said, the image/sound quality is far better with Bluray or true HD signal. Even with the newer titles which seem to be compressed less & a good connection the streaming quality is not nearly as good, and it doesn't support Dolby DTS. If you're watching on a laptop or PS3, so what - but it's a big difference on a good home-theater setup.

01-19-2011, 07:56 AM	#1
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01-19-2011, 08:21 AM	#3
Bluestreak What? Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lancaster, PA Moto: Dirt Posts: 578	I'll stop getting DVD's if the movies I want to see are available to watch instantly. I'd much rather stream them down to my TV than wait 2 days for the movie to arrive. Their watch instantly titles are growing but they need to start making NEW movies available instantly. If they can do that, I'll change my service to instant only. __________________ Lean till you see sparks. If they are coming from your pegs you are doing good. If they are coming from you tank, you've just gained wisdom... Wisdom usually hurts.

01-19-2011, 09:51 AM	#7
Apoc For Science. You Monster. Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Canada Moto: '08 HD FLSTSB Posts: 3,546	Honestly, I like netflix as it allowed me to find some very good tv shows that I would have not even known about otherwise (Robin Hood BBC, The Tudors, tons of documentaries), but watching it, or DVD, is almost painful when your used to Bluray and HD Sattelite. So I have no problem with them not offering DVD, I just wish they would upgrade the image quality of their titles digitally, as even running on HD-High, its not true HDTV. And since I dont pay for bandwith (unlimited GB for 45$/month), I have no problem with larger file sizes. I dont blame them at all for getting out of the DVD mail rental business, Digital really is the way to go for rentals nowadays. I love the Sony PSN rental service. Pick a movie, dl (or stream if you want, but you wanna make sure your 25-50% done when you start), and watch it anytime you want for the next 14 days. Same price as a movie rental at a brick and mortar store (5.99), and true HD quality. __________________ Android OS causes gay. Dont let your child use Android (unless she's a hot female). And dont let your babies grow up to be cowboys, either.

01-19-2011, 08:01 AM	#2
Trip Hold mah beer! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 80 Miles South of Moto Heaven Moto: 08 R1200GS Posts: 23,268	I wish they would go full on demand, if the network can't handle it, it means people need to get off their asses and upgrade the network. I hate not being able to watch new movies on demand because they are only available on DVD.

01-19-2011, 08:21 AM	#4
z06boy Letzroll Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lake Norman area, NC Moto: 07 Red R1 & 07 Blue R6 Posts: 5,265	Oh yea...just remembered that I still have a Netflix DVD laying around that I need to watch and send back. They sent me two last time by accident and I watched one of them and sent it back but not the other.

01-19-2011, 09:51 AM	#6
Amber Lamps Moto GP Star Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 14,556	I gave up on disks a while ago.... I had one that sat here for almost a month before I watched it. I really like being able to watch anywhere. It's funny what the haters had to say about the Netflix blog but you all must understand that if they start getting "new movies" out for streaming they will probably have to get in line price-wise with VuDu, Blockbuster, etc which is currently between $4-6. I think that if they can convince members to pick up new movies from their Red Box locations for the interim, they could save a TON of money on shipping, damage, losses, etc, which could be re-invested in updating their instant library. I'm curious, what does everyone thing is a fair monthly rate if they did start offering new releases on demand? I'm thinking about $20/month is all I'm willing to pay.

01-19-2011, 10:02 AM	#10
Kerry_129 Semi-reformed Squid Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 531	Yeah like Apoc said, the image/sound quality is far better with Bluray or true HD signal. Even with the newer titles which seem to be compressed less & a good connection the streaming quality is not nearly as good, and it doesn't support Dolby DTS. If you're watching on a laptop or PS3, so what - but it's a big difference on a good home-theater setup.