Amazon Free Streaming For Prime Members? - Blu-ray Forum

The Blufather · 01-30-2011, 08:20 PM

Didn't see a thread on this yet, unless I missed it but:

"Amazon rolling out Netflix-like unlimited video streaming for Prime subscribers?"

http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/29/a...-prime-subscr/

I don't see it in my account now. Already have Netflix but I also have Amazon Prime, so this would be a nice lil bonus.

On the screenshot it says:

Your Amazon Prime membership now includes unlimited, commercial-free, instant streaming of 5,000 movies and TV shows at no additional cost.

Lepidopterous · 01-30-2011, 08:35 PM

That's a great deal. Hopefully they have a good selection.

The Blufather · 01-30-2011, 08:44 PM

I've never really checked that section out and looks like the on demand rentals are $3.99 each. So this looks like a good way to get a lot of new subscribers to sign up for Amazon Prime. And then they might even spend a little more at Amazon when that get that nice, fast shipping.

SleeperAgent · 01-30-2011, 08:55 PM

This would be the greatest news ever. I've emailed Amazon before about them starting up a streaming membership. They have basically EVERYTHING available for streaming but there was no way in hell I'd pay 1.99 (2.99HD) an episode for shows with more than 10 episodes. I would pay $150 a year for prime with unlimited streaming (assuming they add HD)

BRING IT ON AMAZON!!!!!!!!

MarkJ801 · 01-30-2011, 08:57 PM

That would be sweet, since I got it for free for being a student...

chele519 · 02-01-2011, 10:03 PM

I watch most of my shows on Hulu with my laptop connected to the tv thru HDMI. I've watched a few things from Amazon on my blu ray when they were on sale for $.99 or $1.99 and i was pretty happy with the quality. I don't know why it is so much better than hulu when they are both 480p but it is. I don't buy enough to make prime worth it but I would sign up again if this turns out to be true. I've had Netflix on hold since I bought so many movies on Black Friday, been debating canceling it anyway. I hope we find out about this soon.

Offender_Mullet · 02-01-2011, 10:09 PM

Sweet, had no idea. Thanks for the post op.

Member-115369 · 02-01-2011, 10:16 PM

Doubt I'd use it much since I have Netflix and can stream that to my TV through my Xbox.

I don't have any easy way to hook up my laptop to my TV since it only has RGB out and I have an older RPTV that doesn't have any RGB inputs. I don't care enough to try one of those wireless converters etc., much less to buy an HPTC or a new TV.

ArmyOfDarknessAW · 02-01-2011, 10:17 PM

Yeah I posted about this a couple of days ago in the Netflix thread. I think its a fantastic idea and i can't wait.

Bowers0813 · 02-01-2011, 10:44 PM

is the program Starting up now, or is there an official date?

The Blufather · 02-22-2011, 12:03 PM

I'm starting to see it with some movies. I'm checking out blu rays under $10 and they now have:

Prime members: $0.00 (unlimited streaming, Join Amazon Prime)
Rent: $2.99
Buy: $9.99
Watch instantly on your PC, Mac, compatible TV or device.

Actually, it's live now.

Here's the page - http://www.amazon.com/Video-On-Deman...&node=16261631

DMAN · 02-22-2011, 01:11 PM

Although as expected the selection is limited to older films, it is still better than nothing.

Added value to Prime Customers.

Don't think it will immediately impact Netflix, but maybe in time.

Beta Man · 02-22-2011, 01:32 PM

yeah..... I won't be divorcing Netflix anytime soon.... but I'm gonna check this out..... very nice bonus!

Are the "available to stream" titles viewable in a menu of some sort directly from the player? (i.e. My sony stand-alone BD player? I have an "Amazon On Demand icon... but never clicked on it

)

fatediesel · 02-22-2011, 01:32 PM

Pretty underwhelming selection, mainly older movies and British TV shows, nothing I'd consider watching. They better greatly improve their selection if they want to compete with Netflix.

thejrif · 02-22-2011, 02:27 PM

Is the content better than Netflix's Instant content?

If so, I'll probably cancel Netflix and join Prime since I've been using Netflix less and less lately.

BBE · 02-22-2011, 02:30 PM

So I'm guessing you need a device that's compatible with amazon's VOD (video on demand) service for this?

The Blufather · 02-22-2011, 02:30 PM

I already have Netflix and already have Prime for the shipping, so nice addition. Last Sep, I read Netflix had about 28,000 streaming, not sure the current count but probably over 30,000. Probably will still mainly use Netflix, unless Amazon works out some deals for exclusives or something. And it looks like Amazon really wants to take Netflix on, so that 5000 should jump by the end of the year before the holidays. I noticed Amazon Prime is also trending on Twitter, so word is getting out. Need to check my Samsung Blu ray player and see if they have an app for this already.

blkhrt · 02-22-2011, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BBE

So I'm guessing you need a device that's compatible with amazon's VOD (video on demand) service for this?

Unless you want to watch it on a computer, I believe that is the case. I imagine that the availability of this service on devices will increase greatly in the coming months.

cinemaphile · 02-22-2011, 02:37 PM

If you have Prime as a result of membership in "Amazon Mom", does it include this? Or does Mom membership only give you Prime shipping?

BBE · 02-22-2011, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blkhrt

Unless you want to watch it on a computer, I believe that is the case. I imagine that the availability of this service on devices will increase greatly in the coming months.

Yah, now I'm REALLY REALLY hoping oppo adds it to the 93.

01-30-2011, 08:20 PM	#1
The Blufather Active Member Member since:Jan 2011 4K collection:106 Blu-ray collection:630	Amazon Free Streaming For Prime Members Now Live (Update 2/22) Didn't see a thread on this yet, unless I missed it but: "Amazon rolling out Netflix-like unlimited video streaming for Prime subscribers?" http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/29/a...-prime-subscr/ I don't see it in my account now. Already have Netflix but I also have Amazon Prime, so this would be a nice lil bonus. On the screenshot it says: Your Amazon Prime membership now includes unlimited, commercial-free, instant streaming of 5,000 movies and TV shows at no additional cost. Last edited by The Blufather; 02-22-2011 at 12:35 PM. Reason: update

02-22-2011, 12:03 PM	#11
The Blufather Active Member Member since:Jan 2011 4K collection:106 Blu-ray collection:630	I'm starting to see it with some movies. I'm checking out blu rays under $10 and they now have: Prime members: $0.00 (unlimited streaming, Join Amazon Prime) Rent: $2.99 Buy: $9.99 Watch instantly on your PC, Mac, compatible TV or device. Actually, it's live now. Here's the page - http://www.amazon.com/Video-On-Deman...&node=16261631 Last edited by The Blufather; 02-22-2011 at 12:11 PM.

02-22-2011, 02:30 PM	#17
The Blufather Active Member Member since:Jan 2011 4K collection:106 Blu-ray collection:630	I already have Netflix and already have Prime for the shipping, so nice addition. Last Sep, I read Netflix had about 28,000 streaming, not sure the current count but probably over 30,000. Probably will still mainly use Netflix, unless Amazon works out some deals for exclusives or something. And it looks like Amazon really wants to take Netflix on, so that 5000 should jump by the end of the year before the holidays. I noticed Amazon Prime is also trending on Twitter, so word is getting out. Need to check my Samsung Blu ray player and see if they have an app for this already. Last edited by The Blufather; 02-22-2011 at 02:32 PM.

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01-30-2011, 08:35 PM	#2
Lepidopterous Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 Location:DjMethod was here Blu-ray collection:696 Trading Score:2	That's a great deal. Hopefully they have a good selection.

01-30-2011, 08:44 PM	#3
The Blufather Active Member Member since:Jan 2011 4K collection:106 Blu-ray collection:630	I've never really checked that section out and looks like the on demand rentals are $3.99 each. So this looks like a good way to get a lot of new subscribers to sign up for Amazon Prime. And then they might even spend a little more at Amazon when that get that nice, fast shipping.

01-30-2011, 08:55 PM	#4
SleeperAgent Banned Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Plateau of Leng 4K collection:19 Blu-ray collection:22 Trading Score:289	This would be the greatest news ever. I've emailed Amazon before about them starting up a streaming membership. They have basically EVERYTHING available for streaming but there was no way in hell I'd pay 1.99 (2.99HD) an episode for shows with more than 10 episodes. I would pay $150 a year for prime with unlimited streaming (assuming they add HD) BRING IT ON AMAZON!!!!!!!!

01-30-2011, 08:57 PM	#5
MarkJ801 Power Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Salt Lake City Blu-ray collection:273 DVD collection:2	That would be sweet, since I got it for free for being a student...

02-01-2011, 10:03 PM	#6
chele519 Senior Member Member since:Apr 2010 Blu-ray collection:156 Trading Score:1	I watch most of my shows on Hulu with my laptop connected to the tv thru HDMI. I've watched a few things from Amazon on my blu ray when they were on sale for $.99 or $1.99 and i was pretty happy with the quality. I don't know why it is so much better than hulu when they are both 480p but it is. I don't buy enough to make prime worth it but I would sign up again if this turns out to be true. I've had Netflix on hold since I bought so many movies on Black Friday, been debating canceling it anyway. I hope we find out about this soon.

02-01-2011, 10:09 PM	#7
Offender_Mullet Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Illinois Blu-ray collection:6 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:10	Sweet, had no idea. Thanks for the post op.

02-01-2011, 10:16 PM	#8
Member-115369 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2010 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:241 DVD collection:165	Doubt I'd use it much since I have Netflix and can stream that to my TV through my Xbox. I don't have any easy way to hook up my laptop to my TV since it only has RGB out and I have an older RPTV that doesn't have any RGB inputs. I don't care enough to try one of those wireless converters etc., much less to buy an HPTC or a new TV.

02-01-2011, 10:17 PM	#9
ArmyOfDarknessAW Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Moosic, PA Home Theater Gallery:21 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:64	Yeah I posted about this a couple of days ago in the Netflix thread. I think its a fantastic idea and i can't wait.

02-01-2011, 10:44 PM	#10
Bowers0813 Active Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Baltimore, MD 4K collection:145 Blu-ray collection:1182 DVD collection:299 Blu-ray reviews:1	is the program Starting up now, or is there an official date?

02-22-2011, 01:11 PM	#12
DMAN Active Member Member since:Mar 2008	Although as expected the selection is limited to older films, it is still better than nothing. Added value to Prime Customers. Don't think it will immediately impact Netflix, but maybe in time.

02-22-2011, 01:32 PM	#13
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	yeah..... I won't be divorcing Netflix anytime soon.... but I'm gonna check this out..... very nice bonus! Are the "available to stream" titles viewable in a menu of some sort directly from the player? (i.e. My sony stand-alone BD player? I have an "Amazon On Demand icon... but never clicked on it )

02-22-2011, 01:32 PM	#14
fatediesel Blu-ray Count Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Iowa Blu-ray collection:410 Trading Score:47	Pretty underwhelming selection, mainly older movies and British TV shows, nothing I'd consider watching. They better greatly improve their selection if they want to compete with Netflix.

02-22-2011, 02:27 PM	#15
thejrif Member Member since:Jan 2011 Location:Virginia Trading Score:8	Is the content better than Netflix's Instant content? If so, I'll probably cancel Netflix and join Prime since I've been using Netflix less and less lately.

02-22-2011, 02:30 PM	#16
BBE Senior Member Member since:Jan 2009 Trading Score:68	So I'm guessing you need a device that's compatible with amazon's VOD (video on demand) service for this?

02-22-2011, 02:37 PM	#19
cinemaphile Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Feb 2010 Location:Illinois Trading Score:322	If you have Prime as a result of membership in "Amazon Mom", does it include this? Or does Mom membership only give you Prime shipping?

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