I joined NetFlix, FINALLY!!

[ZoomZoom71]

After putting up w/ Comcast's increased prices for On-Demand movies (now $4.99), I've made the switch to NetFlix. We'll definitely get our money's worth on this service. We signed up for the 3-at-a-time plan. There appears to be a hub right here in town, so we get our movies very quickly.

[supafreak]

That is good to hear. Renting dvd's from netflix or blockbuster seems to be the better way to go. I tried to doing the VOD thing and it's ok but I hate having to wait 3-4 weeks to see a movie that just came out in the stores.

So I went with Blockbuster to give them a try again. For $10 a month I get one at a time, but I get the same turnaround as Netflix. Plus I can trade in a movie I got online at the store twice a month. So far I have been able to get all the new release I have wanted. Plus Blockbuster still rents HD-DVDs, which from what I have heard Netflix stopped doing?

There is a rumor floating around that Netflix is getting rid of their user profile feature. Hopefully that isn't true, that is one of their best features. We used to have a profile for my wife, the kids and I. Kept everyone happy and we didn't have to juggle what we all wanted next in on queue.

[Crippler]

I may have to try this Netflix crap. A bunch of my cable shit is increasing in the next bill, July. Basic and Digital packages both increasing $3 each and my rental fee for my HD/DVR is increasing $5/month. The VOD fees have gone to that $4.99 mark too and that's SD content. I'm thinking about going TIVO HD and using Live for any VOD shit. TIVO's shit is now cheaper than me renting from my provider. What BS. Plus I have FAR more control over my storage options. HD content on Live is like .50 cent more than my current cable VOD. Cable is just becoming very uneasy to swallow each month anymore. Nothing but increases with no end in site. I can only imagine what prices will be like in 09 after the change or when every channel is HD.

[Epyon MX]

be my NetFlix Friend

(be sure to say who you are when you send me the invite)

[dmiller68]

I have been using Netflix for a while and it is pretty darn good.

[supafreak]

Originally Posted by dmiller68

I have been using Netflix for a while and it is pretty darn good.

Can you still rent HD-DVD's? I still want to be able to watch some movies in HD-DVD that I haven't seen yet.

[dmiller68]

Originally Posted by supafreak

Can you still rent HD-DVD's? I still want to be able to watch some movies in HD-DVD that I haven't seen yet.

Nope... They are all gone but I have a great collection I'll sell you.

[Wondermonkey]

Congrats to you and your family. Post pics when you can.

[ZoomZoom71]

It's not as funny when you do it. I laugh to myself whenever I do it.

[Wondermonkey]

I wasn't being funny. Seriously, post pictures.

[ZoomZoom71]

[namehater]

haha nicely played zoom! apparently you live on the sun?

i really should join a movie plan again, i think we spend at least $20 a month at blockbuster on just 3 or 4 movies. hows demand and supply on netflix these days compared to blockbuster online, i dont wanna wait around forever trying to get the new movies

[ZoomZoom71]

The good thing is that NetFlix automatically gives you a 3-week free trial, so there's really no risk to check it out. You may find you have a distribution center within one day's mail. I know when I send my movies back, the next morning, I get an email from NetFlix saying they got the movies I just sent back.

[Wondermonkey]

Originally Posted by ZoomZoom71

Excellent!

Been with Netflix for a while (Friend Invite), great service.

[ZoomZoom71]

Cool! 2 Friends, now. Thanks, Ep and Wonder!

[MadBryan]

Why wouldn't you guys get an apple tv? Is it the initial cost of the unit? I find the other features make it an amazing product. $2.99 for library and $3.99 for new releases. TV shows are $1.99 and video podcasts are free. I'm using the heck outta mine and even took it on vacation with me cause of its slim design.