netflix question - Blu-ray Forum

alkalinesi · 01-26-2010, 07:53 PM

im sure this is in the wrong section, but its for the ps3. i just got the streaming disc for the ps3. while i think 11 bucks a month is worth it, im kinda upset. i thought i was gonna be able to steam more recent movies, like inglorious bastards or angels and demons. my question is, will this change over time and will they eventually bring newer releases to steam or will i just have to deal with it? thanks

Hedchekr · 01-26-2010, 08:12 PM

They might change it. But if you notice on the commercails it say "most" movie can be steamed.

awal · 01-26-2010, 08:15 PM

I believe this link provides a simple answer.

http://digital.venturebeat.com/2009/...ng-new-movies/

I hope the decision makers consider tiered pricing in the near future. I would gladly pay $30-$50 a month if all of their titles were available to stream, but at the same time I would want the option of keeping the current price and not being able to stream newer releases.

Are you reading this Mr. Hastings?

DonRSD · 01-26-2010, 08:19 PM

i have netflix, but im going to cancel it after this month.
there isnt a lot that can be streamed......plus with blockbuster we can exchance movies in store AND get movies on release date to rent

sean10780 · 01-26-2010, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by DonRSD

i have netflix, but im going to cancel it after this month.
there isnt a lot that can be streamed......plus with blockbuster we can exchance movies in store AND get movies on release date to rent

I can get new releases with netflix. I ship my movie back on saturday, then they ship my new release at the top of my queue on Monday, and I receive it Tuesday.

toef · 01-26-2010, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by alkalinesi

im sure this is in the wrong section, but its for the ps3. i just got the streaming disc for the ps3. while i think 11 bucks a month is worth it, im kinda upset. i thought i was gonna be able to steam more recent movies, like inglorious bastards or angels and demons. my question is, will this change over time and will they eventually bring newer releases to steam or will i just have to deal with it? thanks

Well recently there was the story in the news about how Warner Bros was going to delay giving movies to Netflix, until something like 4 weeks after retail release. The rumor is that in exchange, WB will open up more of its library for Netflix streaming.

If other studios follow WB's lead (of delaying their availability on Netflix), they may hopefully also open up their catalogues for streaming, and you'll hopefully get a huge influx of streaming movies.

I'd rather have Netflix figure out streaming first, before adding more movies to it. I had a one-month trial a few months ago, and I remember the streaming leaving a lot to be desired (it was just stereo audio, and even the HD-labeled movies had picture quality that looked more like DVD).

kingofgrills · 01-26-2010, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by alkalinesi

im sure this is in the wrong section, but its for the ps3. i just got the streaming disc for the ps3. while i think 11 bucks a month is worth it, im kinda upset. i thought i was gonna be able to steam more recent movies, like inglorious bastards or angels and demons. my question is, will this change over time and will they eventually bring newer releases to steam or will i just have to deal with it? thanks

For Netflix's flat rate there will always be a delay between the BD release and when it is available digitally for downloading.

foots · 01-27-2010, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by sean10780

I can get new releases with netflix. I ship my movie back on saturday, then they ship my new release at the top of my queue on Monday, and I receive it Tuesday.

Soon that won't be possible for Warner Brothers movies.

sean10780 · 01-27-2010, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by foots

Soon that won't be possible for Warner Brothers movies.

It's already started.

alkalinesi · 01-27-2010, 03:59 AM

oh, and another question guys. can i steam a movie while a get a dvd through the mail? i wanna put some dvds in my queue, but while im waitin would like to stream a movie. how does this work? oh and i only have the $11 deal.

Psybits · 01-27-2010, 04:26 AM

the $11 is the "one movie" out at a time right?

well..for me I get a lot of use from it right now..and if the movie is not available for streaming you can always get the disc shipped to you.

and as for the question about why not all movies are available for streaming..it all depends on licensing..who agrees to what and what not

alkalinesi · 01-27-2010, 04:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Psybits

the $11 is the "one movie" out at a time right?

well..for me I get a lot of use from it right now..and if the movie is not available for streaming you can always get the disc shipped to you.

and as for the question about why not all movies are available for streaming..it all depends on licensing..who agrees to what and what not

but can you have a movie shipped to you and also stream a movie? so while im waiting for the shipped movie i can still stream?

Psybits · 01-27-2010, 06:31 AM

yes and yes, no matter what acct you have, access to their streaming library is unlimited

sean10780 · 01-27-2010, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Psybits

the $11 is the "one movie" out at a time right?

well..for me I get a lot of use from it right now..and if the movie is not available for streaming you can always get the disc shipped to you.

and as for the question about why not all movies are available for streaming..it all depends on licensing..who agrees to what and what not

The cheapest plan for 1dvd at a time unlimited is $8.99

Trailbreaker77 · 01-27-2010, 01:55 PM

I tried the free trial and after I looked at their streaming selection I canceled immediately. They are not getting any of my money with that a$$ selection.

alkalinesi · 01-27-2010, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by sean10780

The cheapest plan for 1dvd at a time unlimited is $8.99

yea but i think you can add 2 bucks for blu ray which brought it to 10.99. im loving this thing by the way. now im looking at netflix blu ray players for the livin room.

Psybits · 01-27-2010, 09:42 PM

^yup..I have the $9 deal..and yes add $2 to upgrade to blu-ray rentals = $11

but right now I'm just using the $9 for streaming since some series' are in HD like LOST..and I don't have cable so I don't mind the lack of new movies..
There are a lot of series' that I can watch that I haven't been able to catch up to..like Heroes, LOST, Grey's Anatomy, Myth Busters, Southpark to name a few

still a good deal for me..cheaper than cable w/o the commercials lol

Psx0005 · 01-28-2010, 12:26 PM

Eh, its no biggie to me at the moment. My setup is this:

1. I rent 2-at-a-time through Netflix (unlimited streaming and I get those titles that Redbox and Blockbuster don't get).

2. If I happen to miss the window for new week releases, I Redbox 'em for $1.

3. Blockbuster is my last-chance option if the first two don't work out, but I've never had a prob with the first two.

So, in the end, I get to watch the new as well as hard-to-get titles all at the same time. Yes, it doesn't resolve the new week releases on the Netflix streaming option, but I have choice ultimately.

01-26-2010, 07:53 PM	#1
alkalinesi Special Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:South Jersey Home Theater Gallery:35 Blu-ray collection:429 DVD collection:20 Trading Score:52	netflix question im sure this is in the wrong section, but its for the ps3. i just got the streaming disc for the ps3. while i think 11 bucks a month is worth it, im kinda upset. i thought i was gonna be able to steam more recent movies, like inglorious bastards or angels and demons. my question is, will this change over time and will they eventually bring newer releases to steam or will i just have to deal with it? thanks

01-26-2010, 08:15 PM	#3
awal Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Texas	I feel ya.. I believe this link provides a simple answer. http://digital.venturebeat.com/2009/...ng-new-movies/ I hope the decision makers consider tiered pricing in the near future. I would gladly pay $30-$50 a month if all of their titles were available to stream, but at the same time I would want the option of keeping the current price and not being able to stream newer releases. Are you reading this Mr. Hastings?

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01-26-2010, 08:12 PM	#2
Hedchekr Special Member Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Orcutt, Cali Blu-ray collection:120 Trading Score:5	They might change it. But if you notice on the commercails it say "most" movie can be steamed.

01-26-2010, 08:19 PM	#4
DonRSD Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jan 2009 Location:South Florida Home Theater Gallery:24 Blu-ray collection:254 Blu-ray reviews: 3 Trading Score:129	i have netflix, but im going to cancel it after this month. there isnt a lot that can be streamed......plus with blockbuster we can exchance movies in store AND get movies on release date to rent

01-27-2010, 03:59 AM	#10
alkalinesi Special Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:South Jersey Home Theater Gallery:35 Blu-ray collection:429 DVD collection:20 Trading Score:52	oh, and another question guys. can i steam a movie while a get a dvd through the mail? i wanna put some dvds in my queue, but while im waitin would like to stream a movie. how does this work? oh and i only have the $11 deal.

01-27-2010, 04:26 AM	#11
Psybits Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jul 2009 4K collection:16 Blu-ray collection:316 Trading Score:2	the $11 is the "one movie" out at a time right? well..for me I get a lot of use from it right now..and if the movie is not available for streaming you can always get the disc shipped to you. and as for the question about why not all movies are available for streaming..it all depends on licensing..who agrees to what and what not

01-27-2010, 06:31 AM	#13
Psybits Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jul 2009 4K collection:16 Blu-ray collection:316 Trading Score:2	yes and yes, no matter what acct you have, access to their streaming library is unlimited

01-27-2010, 01:55 PM	#15
Trailbreaker77 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Mary's Land Trading Score:78	I tried the free trial and after I looked at their streaming selection I canceled immediately. They are not getting any of my money with that a$$ selection.

01-27-2010, 09:42 PM	#17
Psybits Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jul 2009 4K collection:16 Blu-ray collection:316 Trading Score:2	^yup..I have the $9 deal..and yes add $2 to upgrade to blu-ray rentals = $11 but right now I'm just using the $9 for streaming since some series' are in HD like LOST..and I don't have cable so I don't mind the lack of new movies.. There are a lot of series' that I can watch that I haven't been able to catch up to..like Heroes, LOST, Grey's Anatomy, Myth Busters, Southpark to name a few still a good deal for me..cheaper than cable w/o the commercials lol

01-28-2010, 12:26 PM	#18
Psx0005 Power Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Jacksonville, FL 4K collection:22 Blu-ray collection:993 DVD collection:8 MA collection:261 Digital collection:271 iTunes collection:33	Eh, its no biggie to me at the moment. My setup is this: 1. I rent 2-at-a-time through Netflix (unlimited streaming and I get those titles that Redbox and Blockbuster don't get). 2. If I happen to miss the window for new week releases, I Redbox 'em for $1. 3. Blockbuster is my last-chance option if the first two don't work out, but I've never had a prob with the first two. So, in the end, I get to watch the new as well as hard-to-get titles all at the same time. Yes, it doesn't resolve the new week releases on the Netflix streaming option, but I have choice ultimately.

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