Damnit! Netflix is Screwed - Page 3

Ehilbert1 · #21 07-12-2011, 10:19 AM

I wouldn't have a problem with Apple buying Netflix as long as they don't decide what Movies should or should not be avalible for streaming. My wife and I love Netflix because they have a lot of horror movies. A lot of them are unrated. I don't want Apple or anyone else telling me what I can and can't stream.

That being said I doubt they would do that. They let all that stuff go on Itunes. I bet memebag is right about the only streaming to Apple products though. That would suck. Plus I think Netflix is doing a great job. They stream to almost everything and they've been making really good deals. Why would anyone have to buy them???

Ehilbert1 · #22 07-12-2011, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by mrpacs

Netflix DVD-only unlimited plan appears, price for streaming and discs could jump to $16 per month -- Engadget

That sucks if you get DVD's too, but the streaming only is staying at a very good $7.99.

Jon · #23 07-12-2011, 10:39 AM

With Steve Jobs' Blu-Ray issues, I don't see them buying Netflix, at least not all of it. Either that or buying all of it and killing off the Blu-Ray/DVD Rental side. Streaming is going to be their big thing.

hyson · #24 07-12-2011, 02:15 PM

Netflix, at $16, is still cheaper than going to the movies with the whole family.

memebag · #25 07-12-2011, 02:22 PM

My plan (2 DVDs + streaming) is jumping from $16 to $20. That's a big jump, but still a good value for how I use them.

Wolf · #26 07-12-2011, 02:40 PM

That won't effect me, if I do decided to join Netflix. I will just choose stream the movies.

Jon · #27 07-12-2011, 02:51 PM

I switched to Streaming only, if I need to see a first-run movie and it's not on Netflix streaming, I have Apple TV, who's rental prices are cheaper than going to the movies.

sbv71 · #28 07-12-2011, 04:44 PM

I switched to streaming only too. If there's a new release I really want to watch, I'll watch it on PPV.

hyson · #29 07-12-2011, 05:13 PM

God damnit! That was quick. Here's an email I just received from Netflix...

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Originally Posted by Netflix Email

Dear Mr Awesome,

We are separating unlimited DVDs by mail and unlimited streaming into two separate plans to better reflect the costs of each. Now our members have a choice: a streaming only plan, a DVD only plan, or both.

Your current $9.99 a month membership for unlimited streaming and unlimited DVDs will be split into 2 distinct plans:

Plan 1: Unlimited Streaming (no DVDs) for $7.99 a month
Plan 2: Unlimited DVDs, 1 out at-a-time (no streaming) for $7.99 a month

Your price for getting both of these plans will be $15.98 a month ($7.99 + $7.99). You don't need to do anything to continue your memberships for both unlimited streaming and unlimited DVDs.

These prices will start for charges on or after September 1, 2011.

You can easily change or cancel your unlimited streaming plan, unlimited DVD plan, or both, by going to the Plan Change page in Your Account.

We realize you have many choices for home entertainment, and we thank you for your business. As always, if you have questions, please feel free to call us at 1-888-357-1516.

–The Netflix Team

IdRatherBeSkiing · #30 07-13-2011, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by DAB

Well you know what they say, opinions are like asshole and everyone got one. LOL No flame war, you are just wrong! hehehe

I think the library is just fine and if you can't find something to watch for $7.99 a month I'd say you are the odd man out. Just my two cents!

Their selection in Canada sucks. When I did my free month, almost every movie I wanted to see said "Not Available".