New iPad app streams Netflix movies and TV - Blu-ray Forum

BluLobsta · 04-05-2010, 06:02 PM

And of course I don't own any Netflix stock

From StreetInsider.com:

Shares of Netflix (Nasdaq: NFLX) are rising today followings news that a new app will allow users to stream the movie distribution company’s content to an iPad.

Netflix members will be able to watch an unlimited amount of TV episodes and movies through it's subscription rental service on the new iPad which launched on Saturday to the masses. There will be no additional cost for Netflix members who pay as little as $8.99 per month for the content service.

"The innovation and consumer appeal of iPad make it a perfect device for instantly watching TV episodes and movies streamed from Netflix," said Reed Hastings, Netflix co-founder and chief executive officer. "We are excited to make a Netflix App available to iPad users beginning with the iPad launch."

The addition of the Netflix service to the iPad could prove beneficial to both companies, as the on-demand service had 12.3 million subscribers at the end of 2009. An early indication from Apple shows that more than 300,000 iPads were sold on the first day of its release. Analysts are estimating that 5 million units of the tablet computer will be sold by the end of 2010.

Shares of Netflix are up 5.55 percent to $79.16 today, while Apple shares are up 0.71 percent to $237.66.

mikejet · 04-05-2010, 06:09 PM

This just makes me want an iPad more lol.

brettallica · 04-05-2010, 06:09 PM

I wonder how well those videos will play on an iPad. I'd be down for an app like this for my iPhone to pass the time while riding the cardio bike at the gym.

Hammie · 04-05-2010, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by brettallica

I wonder how well those videos will play on an iPad. I'd be down for an app like this for my iPhone to pass the time while riding the cardio bike at the gym.

I'll be able to tell you at the end of the month when I get my iPad. I am planning on getting the Netflix free trial and testing this.

tilapiah6 · 04-08-2010, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by mikejet

This just makes me want an iPad more lol.

I'm getting one as soon as their back in stock at Best Buy!

04-05-2010, 06:02 PM	#1
BluLobsta Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Rhode Island Home Theater Gallery:86 4K collection:81 Blu-ray collection:420 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:2	New iPad app streams Netflix movies and TV And of course I don't own any Netflix stock From StreetInsider.com: Shares of Netflix (Nasdaq: NFLX) are rising today followings news that a new app will allow users to stream the movie distribution company’s content to an iPad. Netflix members will be able to watch an unlimited amount of TV episodes and movies through it's subscription rental service on the new iPad which launched on Saturday to the masses. There will be no additional cost for Netflix members who pay as little as $8.99 per month for the content service. "The innovation and consumer appeal of iPad make it a perfect device for instantly watching TV episodes and movies streamed from Netflix," said Reed Hastings, Netflix co-founder and chief executive officer. "We are excited to make a Netflix App available to iPad users beginning with the iPad launch." The addition of the Netflix service to the iPad could prove beneficial to both companies, as the on-demand service had 12.3 million subscribers at the end of 2009. An early indication from Apple shows that more than 300,000 iPads were sold on the first day of its release. Analysts are estimating that 5 million units of the tablet computer will be sold by the end of 2010. Shares of Netflix are up 5.55 percent to $79.16 today, while Apple shares are up 0.71 percent to $237.66.

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04-05-2010, 06:09 PM	#2
mikejet Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:29	This just makes me want an iPad more lol.

04-05-2010, 06:09 PM	#3
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	I wonder how well those videos will play on an iPad. I'd be down for an app like this for my iPhone to pass the time while riding the cardio bike at the gym.

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