Whats your experience with Netflix? - Blu-ray Forum

slickooz · 01-14-2010, 10:35 PM

i been trying to save money but even burrowing movies at blockbuster is 5.50 for each one. with netflix it cost about 11 a month. and i can rent as many as i can watch one at a time. so what are your experience? good or bad? and what plans did u get?

dolphinc · 01-14-2010, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slickooz

i been trying to save money but even burrowing movies at blockbuster is 5.50 for each one. with netflix it cost about 11 a month. and i can rent as many as i can watch one at a time. so what are your experience? good or bad? and what plans did u get?

I have been on the 3 at a time plan for the last 3 years. I love Netflix. I have a distribution center and 15 miles from were I live so I also get the new blu's in my queue on release day.

Great service, great company.

Massacre1 · 01-14-2010, 10:40 PM

I have used Netflix for a year, my time with them has been nothing but good. Turn around time is a one day, for me atleast. I give them my highest regards.

jamesdevil · 01-14-2010, 10:43 PM

Netflix is a stellar deal even if you watch just 2-3 films a month. I love their instant streaming.

Adegan · 01-14-2010, 10:46 PM

I have had a fairly good experience with them but lately I'm thinking about dropping out. Almost all the movies I want have "very long wait" attached to it, it's been weeks and still. It's just stupid to pay for something and not get it when you want it. Also that stupid arrangement between Warner and them is just silly and unnecessary.

Freekman · 01-14-2010, 10:49 PM

Especially with the announcement of a 4 month wait for WB films, I'm not considering giving them service.

JLant19 · 01-14-2010, 10:50 PM

You cant beat it. nothing else is as good as them(can argue blockbuster, but i dont like it). Anyway as long as i have the movies back to them on monday then i will always get new releases. So i would say get it for sure. Instant streaming is great also. many different films and a lot in HD.

nickcap · 01-14-2010, 10:57 PM

Love their instant streaming, I have a few roku boxes and use it everyday. As far as blu-rays go, any recent movies all have "very long wait". But if you time it to receive a movie the day it comes out, as in the tuesday, I almost always get it. Nearly every movie released since november is "very long wait". So that is kinda frustrating.

slickooz · 01-14-2010, 10:59 PM

thanks for the fast replys. wow some movies have 4 months wait? i really want to give it a try so i can save some money so i can upgrade my sub. i bought many movies that i only watched once and now im regretting of buying so many blus. i spent about 2k+ on my collection and i could of used it else where. the 11 dollar a month deal for blu-rays seems reasonable if its only one business day, dont think i need to rent more at one time since school about to start. and when ordering new releases can u order them before it comes out so your already on the list?

crowmac · 01-14-2010, 11:00 PM

Absolutely love it! It is a perfect fit for my busy routine. A great bargain of a deal with a great selection and without any hassle. I would highly recommend it to any movie lover. I also think it will get better and better as time and more people jump on.

sfmarine · 01-14-2010, 11:02 PM

I go back and forth. They keep raising prices and now they're going to delay WB titles for several months. No thanks. I also thought the Netflix streaming was poor quality.

Fighter · 01-14-2010, 11:06 PM

No renting for me...purchasing only

slickooz · 01-14-2010, 11:06 PM

how does the streaming works? do they send u a box? or use ps3 or a bluray player? and does it provide HD audio?

JimShaw · 01-14-2010, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Freekman

Especially with the announcement of a 4 month wait for WB films, I'm not considering giving them service.

Can't blame them for what WB is doing.

I have nothing but good to say about Netflix. I use to buy every movie that came out which is EXPENSIVE. Since starting Netflix, I get to watch every movie and save $$$ by only purchasing what I want to watch again and again.

jamesdevil · 01-14-2010, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slickooz

how does the streaming works? do they send u a box? or use ps3 or a bluray player? and does it provide HD audio?

http://www.netflix.com/NetflixReadyDevices

skylog · 01-14-2010, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Freekman

Especially with the announcement of a 4 month wait for WB films, I'm not considering giving them service.

perhaps i am wrong, but it is four weeks, 28 days

Psychonaut · 01-15-2010, 12:02 AM

I just went over 7 years with them. So far, so good.

nick1091 · 01-15-2010, 12:33 AM

Been a member for a long time, with really no complaints. The streaming is good, movie turnaround is super fast, and maybe I'm just lucky, but haven't seen a lot of ridiculous wait times for the movies in my queue (although a few times I've had a movie sitting in my queue with "very long wait," but when it gets to the top of my queue, it still ships, albeit from a different hub.)

brettallica · 01-15-2010, 12:41 AM

Netflix is awesome. At first I was irritated by their lack of HD streaming to "non-approved" boxes, such as a PC, but I've pulled back on that stance a bit since I heard they may be allowing it soon. I've also recently picked up an XBOX 360, which is on their "approved for HD" list. Streaming on there is pretty friggin' good for what it is. It's not Blu-ray, but not much can compare to Blu anyway. I've even got the lowest possible DSL package (one step up from dial-up), and it performs well. With cable Internet, I would say it performs nothing short of admirably.

Aside from the streaming, if you only get two or three movies per month, that pays for the most basic subscription with Blu-ray rental. It's a good deal, and I've never had a problematic disc in any way. YMMV of course.

SilverFireshot · 01-15-2010, 12:44 AM

I have been with them for a few years now. Started with Blockbuster Online and hated them. Always got broken or unplayable discs, or worse, getting halfway through a movie and having it stutter and freeze. Netflix I haven't had any problems that I can recall. I also have never seen any long waits on my queue. I have seen some short waits, but those have still shipped if they are at the top of my queue. Streaming is good but of course not fantastic quality but it is certainly watchable and you find some good movies that you will want to pick up later on Blu-ray. It was the reason I just bought Sunshine Cleaning.

01-14-2010, 10:35 PM	#1
slickooz Senior Member Member since:Aug 2009 Home Theater Gallery:16 Blu-ray collection:99 Blu-ray reviews:4	Whats your experience with Netflix? i been trying to save money but even burrowing movies at blockbuster is 5.50 for each one. with netflix it cost about 11 a month. and i can rent as many as i can watch one at a time. so what are your experience? good or bad? and what plans did u get?

Similar Threads
thread	Forum	Thread Starter	Replies	Last Post
Why is my PS3 Netflix Streaming Worse than TIVO Netflix Streaming?	PS3	weiland555	49	08-16-2013 09:30 PM
Anyone had experience with...	General Chat	phlydude	4	07-19-2009 02:24 AM
Has anyone had experience with OneCall?	Display Theory and Discussion	AppleCrumbDlite	2	12-02-2008 11:09 AM
Anyone have experience?	Receivers	Beta Man	1	02-25-2008 02:14 PM
The eBay experience	General Chat	GasCat	5	08-06-2007 09:26 PM

01-14-2010, 10:40 PM	#3
Massacre1 Active Member Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Colorado Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:25 Blu-ray reviews:1	I have used Netflix for a year, my time with them has been nothing but good. Turn around time is a one day, for me atleast. I give them my highest regards.

01-14-2010, 10:43 PM	#4
jamesdevil Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Raleigh, NC 4K collection:640 Blu-ray collection:987 DVD collection:18 MA collection:571 Digital collection:25 iTunes collection:119 Trading Score:20	Netflix is a stellar deal even if you watch just 2-3 films a month. I love their instant streaming.

01-14-2010, 10:46 PM	#5
Adegan Senior Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Puerto Rico 4K collection:284 Blu-ray collection:682 DVD collection:69 Blu-ray reviews:2	I have had a fairly good experience with them but lately I'm thinking about dropping out. Almost all the movies I want have "very long wait" attached to it, it's been weeks and still. It's just stupid to pay for something and not get it when you want it. Also that stupid arrangement between Warner and them is just silly and unnecessary.

01-14-2010, 10:49 PM	#6
Freekman Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2008 Location:New York Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:109 Trading Score:2	Especially with the announcement of a 4 month wait for WB films, I'm not considering giving them service.

01-14-2010, 10:50 PM	#7
JLant19 Power Member Member since:Sep 2009 4K collection:626 Blu-ray collection:1643 Digital collection:27 Trading Score:7	You cant beat it. nothing else is as good as them(can argue blockbuster, but i dont like it). Anyway as long as i have the movies back to them on monday then i will always get new releases. So i would say get it for sure. Instant streaming is great also. many different films and a lot in HD.

01-14-2010, 10:57 PM	#8
nickcap Junior Member Member since:Oct 2007 Home Theater Gallery:5	Love their instant streaming, I have a few roku boxes and use it everyday. As far as blu-rays go, any recent movies all have "very long wait". But if you time it to receive a movie the day it comes out, as in the tuesday, I almost always get it. Nearly every movie released since november is "very long wait". So that is kinda frustrating.

01-14-2010, 10:59 PM	#9
slickooz Senior Member Member since:Aug 2009 Home Theater Gallery:16 Blu-ray collection:99 Blu-ray reviews:4	thanks for the fast replys. wow some movies have 4 months wait? i really want to give it a try so i can save some money so i can upgrade my sub. i bought many movies that i only watched once and now im regretting of buying so many blus. i spent about 2k+ on my collection and i could of used it else where. the 11 dollar a month deal for blu-rays seems reasonable if its only one business day, dont think i need to rent more at one time since school about to start. and when ordering new releases can u order them before it comes out so your already on the list?

01-14-2010, 11:00 PM	#10
crowmac Junior Member Member since:Aug 2009 4K collection:296 Blu-ray collection:1872 DVD collection:14	Absolutely love it! It is a perfect fit for my busy routine. A great bargain of a deal with a great selection and without any hassle. I would highly recommend it to any movie lover. I also think it will get better and better as time and more people jump on.

01-14-2010, 11:02 PM	#11
sfmarine Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 Location:The Swan Station aDdIcTeD 2 LOST PSN:U5MC51473 Home Theater Gallery:18 4K collection:930 Blu-ray collection:2311 DVD collection:276 MA collection:461 Digital collection:492 iTunes collection:534 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:43	I go back and forth. They keep raising prices and now they're going to delay WB titles for several months. No thanks. I also thought the Netflix streaming was poor quality.

01-14-2010, 11:06 PM	#12
Fighter Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Oct 2009 Location:☣☣☣☣☣ Blu-ray collection:14	No renting for me...purchasing only

01-15-2010, 12:02 AM	#17
Psychonaut Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Second left after Wal-Mart Blu-ray collection:111	I just went over 7 years with them. So far, so good.

01-15-2010, 12:33 AM	#18
nick1091 Senior Member Member since:Dec 2007 4K collection:111 Blu-ray collection:672	Been a member for a long time, with really no complaints. The streaming is good, movie turnaround is super fast, and maybe I'm just lucky, but haven't seen a lot of ridiculous wait times for the movies in my queue (although a few times I've had a movie sitting in my queue with "very long wait," but when it gets to the top of my queue, it still ships, albeit from a different hub.)

01-15-2010, 12:41 AM	#19
brettallica Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Santa Cruz, California Home Theater Gallery:51 Blu-ray collection:79 Trading Score:6	Netflix is awesome. At first I was irritated by their lack of HD streaming to "non-approved" boxes, such as a PC, but I've pulled back on that stance a bit since I heard they may be allowing it soon. I've also recently picked up an XBOX 360, which is on their "approved for HD" list. Streaming on there is pretty friggin' good for what it is. It's not Blu-ray, but not much can compare to Blu anyway. I've even got the lowest possible DSL package (one step up from dial-up), and it performs well. With cable Internet, I would say it performs nothing short of admirably. Aside from the streaming, if you only get two or three movies per month, that pays for the most basic subscription with Blu-ray rental. It's a good deal, and I've never had a problematic disc in any way. YMMV of course.

01-15-2010, 12:44 AM	#20
SilverFireshot Senior Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Boise, ID Blu-ray collection:153	I have been with them for a few years now. Started with Blockbuster Online and hated them. Always got broken or unplayable discs, or worse, getting halfway through a movie and having it stutter and freeze. Netflix I haven't had any problems that I can recall. I also have never seen any long waits on my queue. I have seen some short waits, but those have still shipped if they are at the top of my queue. Streaming is good but of course not fantastic quality but it is certainly watchable and you find some good movies that you will want to pick up later on Blu-ray. It was the reason I just bought Sunshine Cleaning.

Best Blu-ray Movie Deals