Best Movie Streaming Service - Blu-ray Forum

Fritz · 03-05-2013, 09:15 PM

I'm a complete noob when it comes to streaming content. I recently purchased a Sony BDP-S790 as the first piece of my HT set up, and I'd like to begin studying about all of this. The reading I've done so far points to VUDU because of the HD quality of it's movies.

Any other suggestions? Thanks!

IndyMLVC · 03-05-2013, 09:22 PM

Vudu. Done.

seregloth · 03-05-2013, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by IndyMLVC

Vudu. Done.

This.
Nothing else is 1/5th as stable (+ VUDU is the highest quality to boot, plus offers the lowest day to day prices...by and large).

Fritz · 03-05-2013, 09:32 PM

Thanks guys!

arcadeforest · 03-06-2013, 01:15 AM

I would have to agree that VUDU is the best quality wise (at least to my eyes) when it comes to streaming.

Adam_ME · 03-06-2013, 02:51 AM

Amazon Instant Video isn't too bad either, but VUDU is definitely the best.

halamadrid · 03-06-2013, 04:53 AM

I agree that VUDU is the best, although I've only streamed movies using my PS3 and BD player (haven't tried on my tablet). BTW - I find that it streams better through my BD player (no buffering) than my PS3

bluballer · 03-06-2013, 04:57 AM

Also Vudu offers some 3D titles. Amazon has yet to introduce that. I will say that Amazon Prime instant video offers tons of free movies.

MifuneFan · 03-06-2013, 05:13 AM

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Originally Posted by bluballer

Also Vudu offers some 3D titles. Amazon has yet to introduce that. I will say that Amazon Prime instant video offers tons of free movies.

Not really free since it's part of a paid service.

IndyMLVC · 03-06-2013, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Adam_ME

Amazon Instant Video isn't too bad either, but VUDU is definitely the best.

Amazon is 720p max.

Adam_ME · 03-06-2013, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by IndyMLVC

Amazon is 720p max.

Is it? I was wondering about that. I guess I could always do an A-B comparison with The Hunger Games or The Bourne Legacy to see which one looks and sounds better. I have the HDX Vudu and HD Amazon digital copies of both.

Jude72 · 03-06-2013, 05:37 PM

Vudu here. Love it. Streams great and the picture is always awesome.

bsweetness · 03-06-2013, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Adam_ME

Is it? I was wondering about that. I guess I could always do an A-B comparison with The Hunger Games or The Bourne Legacy to see which one looks and sounds better. I have the HDX Vudu and HD Amazon digital copies of both.

Yep:

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What is the quality of the videos?

The video quality we deliver will depend on your internet connection. We'll automatically detect your connection speed and send you the highest quality stream your connection can support. Our standard definition files are comparable to DVD quality and our HD files are even better. Our HD files are streamed in high-quality 720p resolution, or can be downloaded to TiVo at 1080i resolution.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/video/ontv/faq#whatQuality

I'm sure they'll step up their game before too long though, especially with as hard as they're trying to expand the Prime Instant Video to be a larger Netflix competitor.

Adam_ME · 03-06-2013, 06:05 PM

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I'm sure they'll step up their game before too long though, especially with as hard as they're trying to expand the Prime Instant Video to be a larger Netflix competitor.

If they really wanna compete with Netflix or VUDU or anyone else, they need to make an Amazon Instant Video app available for Android tablets and phones. I know they value the marketshare of the Kindle Fire, but ultimately the real money will be made from selling content.

dcomer · 03-06-2013, 11:16 PM

Vudu is great, but if you have a lot of itunes movies the apple tv is a pretty good investment...only $99 and can play anything on your computers itunes and has a lot of cool features worth looking into.

syxxgage · 03-07-2013, 01:10 AM

I just compared the players myself and the difference is astounding. Vudu blew away flixster by a wide margin.

bsweetness · 03-07-2013, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by syxxgage

I just compared the players myself and the difference is astounding. Vudu blew away flixster by a wide margin.

Yep. Vudu is the best out there right now.

syxxgage · 03-07-2013, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by bsweetness

Yep. Vudu is the best out there right now.

Now if I redeem a bluray code in Flixster, will I still get an HDX version over in Vudu?

OfficialPG · 03-07-2013, 02:15 AM

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Now if I redeem a bluray code in Flixster, will I still get an HDX version over in Vudu?

If the movie is available on vudu yes

syxxgage · 03-07-2013, 02:19 AM

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Originally Posted by OfficialPG

If the movie is available on vudu yes

I know Ill get the movie in vudu if its available. Many are. I just wanna make sure that I dont get downgraded to an SD version if I dont redeem through them. Sometimes My friends give me a code that they dont know what its for. To redeem in Vudu, I have to know the title first. If I dont know it, I can redeem it through Flixster.com/getuv without the title.

03-05-2013, 09:15 PM	#1
Fritz Active Member Member since:Dec 2010 Location:USA Blu-ray collection:2	Best Movie Streaming Service I'm a complete noob when it comes to streaming content. I recently purchased a Sony BDP-S790 as the first piece of my HT set up, and I'd like to begin studying about all of this. The reading I've done so far points to VUDU because of the HD quality of it's movies. Any other suggestions? Thanks!

03-05-2013, 09:22 PM	#2
IndyMLVC Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:New York City, NY 4K collection:296 Blu-ray collection:738 DVD collection:58 Digital collection:754 iTunes collection:2 Trading Score:62	Vudu. Done.

03-05-2013, 09:32 PM	#4
Fritz Active Member Member since:Dec 2010 Location:USA Blu-ray collection:2	Thanks guys!

03-06-2013, 01:15 AM	#5
arcadeforest Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Apr 2010 Location:Sherwood Forest Blu-ray collection:917 DVD collection:54 Digital collection:92 Trading Score:3	I would have to agree that VUDU is the best quality wise (at least to my eyes) when it comes to streaming.

03-06-2013, 02:51 AM	#6
Adam_ME Blu-ray Knight Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Katy, TX 4K collection:1224 Blu-ray collection:2106 DVD collection:83 Digital collection:5040 iTunes collection:272 Prime collection:312 Trading Score:695	Amazon Instant Video isn't too bad either, but VUDU is definitely the best.

03-06-2013, 04:53 AM	#7
halamadrid Special Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:LAX Blu-ray collection:140 Trading Score:517	I agree that VUDU is the best, although I've only streamed movies using my PS3 and BD player (haven't tried on my tablet). BTW - I find that it streams better through my BD player (no buffering) than my PS3

03-06-2013, 04:57 AM	#8
bluballer Senior Member Member since:Jan 2012 Location:Somewhere in SEGA Blu-ray collection:121 Trading Score:207	Also Vudu offers some 3D titles. Amazon has yet to introduce that. I will say that Amazon Prime instant video offers tons of free movies.

03-06-2013, 05:37 PM	#12
Jude72 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Nov 2011 Location:The Endurance #YCC Home Theater Gallery:36 4K collection:76 Blu-ray collection:1021 Trading Score:167	Vudu here. Love it. Streams great and the picture is always awesome.

03-06-2013, 11:16 PM	#15
dcomer Member Member since:Dec 2012 Location:USA Blu-ray collection:957 Trading Score:163	Vudu is great, but if you have a lot of itunes movies the apple tv is a pretty good investment...only $99 and can play anything on your computers itunes and has a lot of cool features worth looking into.

03-07-2013, 01:10 AM	#16
syxxgage Senior Member Member since:Feb 2013 Trading Score:9	I just compared the players myself and the difference is astounding. Vudu blew away flixster by a wide margin.

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