Netflix Heralds 700K Blu-ray Subs - Blu-ray Forum

katharsis · 02-02-2009, 12:29 AM

Haven't seen this posted, yet-

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Netflix’s decision last year to add a $1 surcharge to monthly subscribers of Blu-ray Disc movies continues to pay dividends.

The Los Gatos, Calif.-based online DVD rental pioneer said it ended the fourth quarter (ended Dec. 31) with 700,000 specific Blu-ray subscribers — up 200,000 from its year-end goal.

CEO Reed Hastings, in a call with investors, said Netflix remained committed to the next-generation packaged media format and was “on par” in terms of where the trends have been over the past couple of years.

At first skeptical of Blu-ray’s market durability, Hastings said the format has proven to be stronger than DVD during its initial rollout. The executive said the service has applied lessons learned from the early days of DVD to Blu-ray distribution.

“We’re much smarter now, so we’re further down that [learning] curve than we were in DVD at this point in its life,” Hastings said. “If Blu-ray player prices continue to fall as expected, driven by next-generation chip designs, then widespread adoption becomes increasingly likely and it extends the life of disc-based viewing.”

http://www.homemediamagazine.com/hig...ray-subs-14438

Sonny · 02-02-2009, 12:32 AM

Adoption is always good news!!! Thanks for posting.

Themoth · 02-02-2009, 12:33 AM

thats why i say go with blockbuster no extra charge for blu!

joegs300 · 02-02-2009, 12:42 AM

I am +1 for Netflix.

Blu Titan · 02-02-2009, 01:11 AM

Very good information. Thanks for posting.

katharsis · 02-02-2009, 01:38 AM

Let's just hope that Netflix will finally start to buy larger quantities so there are fewer issues with long wait times...

swingle007 · 02-02-2009, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by katharsis

Let's just hope that Netflix will finally start to buy larger quantities so there are fewer issues with long wait times...

+1....may get them by business back again from Blockbuster if they cut those wait times down.

mmunro2003 · 02-02-2009, 02:43 AM

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Originally Posted by katharsis

Let's just hope that Netflix will finally start to buy larger quantities so there are fewer issues with long wait times...

I second that notion, getting tired of the term "very long wait"

saljr · 02-03-2009, 07:50 AM

Netflix’s decision last year to add a $1 surcharge to monthly subscribers of Blu-ray Disc movies continues to pay dividends.

The Los Gatos, Calif.-based online DVD rental pioneer said it ended the fourth quarter (ended Dec. 31) with 700,000 specific Blu-ray subscribers — up 200,000 from its year-end goal. What a SCAM just for Blu-Ray User that $700,000 per month. I'm a Netflix member.

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02-02-2009, 12:32 AM	#2
Sonny Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:1	Adoption is always good news!!! Thanks for posting.

02-02-2009, 12:33 AM	#3
Themoth Active Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:May 2008 Location:Chicago Home Theater Gallery:23 Blu-ray collection:6	thats why i say go with blockbuster no extra charge for blu!

02-02-2009, 12:42 AM	#4
joegs300 Special Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:West Los Angeles, CA Home Theater Gallery:19 Trading Score:45	I am +1 for Netflix.

02-02-2009, 01:11 AM	#5
Blu Titan Super Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Edo, Land of the Samurai Home Theater Gallery:42 4K collection:41 Blu-ray collection:2864 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:92	Very good information. Thanks for posting.

02-02-2009, 01:38 AM	#6
katharsis Power Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:SoCal Home Theater Gallery:16 Blu-ray collection:379 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	Let's just hope that Netflix will finally start to buy larger quantities so there are fewer issues with long wait times...

02-03-2009, 07:50 AM	#9
saljr Active Member Member since:Nov 2006 Location:Stockton,California	Netflix’s decision last year to add a $1 surcharge to monthly subscribers of Blu-ray Disc movies continues to pay dividends. The Los Gatos, Calif.-based online DVD rental pioneer said it ended the fourth quarter (ended Dec. 31) with 700,000 specific Blu-ray subscribers — up 200,000 from its year-end goal. What a SCAM just for Blu-Ray User that $700,000 per month. I'm a Netflix member.

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