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Netflix separates DVD and Streaming services, will cost much more now if you want both
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article published on 12 July, 2011
Netflix has announced today that it has separated its DVD and streaming services, which means if you want both, the price just increased substantially.
1-DVD-at-time unlimited plans will cost $7.99 per month, the cheapest it has ever been, but if you want unlimited streaming you will need to pay an additional $7.99.
Currently, a 1-DVD plus unlimited streaming plan costs just $9.99.
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13. July 2011 @ 14:58 |
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I was a member since 2003 & had the $50 full bird plan till it flew up my arse... Haven't had Netnuts for going on 6 month and don't miss it in the slightest. My moronic 20 something knows more than I do though (has his own plan on his PS3) & I can't tell him black from white (like he knows the difference between pussy & corn flakes)... his money & already he's finding that he can't get the movies he wants either. Same arguments the folks have here.
Funny how the world works that way...
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13. July 2011 @ 19:13 |
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If I were still a Netflix customer this would probably drive me to cancel. I had the five dvd and streaming plan and had to cancel because it wasn't convenient enough for me. I had to remember to send my dvds back in time to get new releases sent out on time. the streaming quality just wasn't good enough. They didn't have the movie selection I was looking for along with the new dvd releases. Now I just use Directv on demand. I can rent new release movies when I want. It costs more but it's about getting what I want. If Netflix could do the same thing I would have Netflix.
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Jeffrey_P
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13. July 2011 @ 19:42 |
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It is amazing how many Netflix customers have either cancelled their accounts or are threatening to.
It has become a worldwide general hate for Netflix.
Trying to justify the increasing costs for paying off the movie industry and their paltry collection of streaming costs is bullshit.
The only show I streamed was Weeds due to Weeds being a Showtime production and Califonication staring David Duchovny. Other then then that I've either watched what is available or not interested on what Netflix has to offer. The video quality is not that great. No 5.1 for anything other than a PS3. Hmmm, who distributes the PS3? Sony of course. They don't make the console in the first place.
Jeff
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13. July 2011 @ 21:47 |
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Well I just lowered my bill $2. I never streamed anyway. The movies for streaming were the pits. Put the new movies on streaming 'cause you sure can NOT get them for weeks on DVD.
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ematrix
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13. July 2011 @ 21:47 |
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The big question is: Has Netflix done anything to improve their service and/or help consumers with their montly spending? NO. Then how can they justify their new renting plans? THEY CAN'T.
Has Netflix invested in creating their own private network, so that streaming subscribers can recieve Netflix signal independent from any ISP? NO, why invest when they can exploit ISP's bandwidth, for their own benefit without paying a cent for it. Has Netflix come to some agremment with ISPs to remove bandwidth caps and overage fees? NO, they don't care if subscribers spend more for Internet monthly, nor that ISP want to monetize internet.
If Netflix cared, they would have lowered prices for streaming and/or encourage consumers to request more DVDs/Blu-rays monthly, so you decrease downstream monthly consumption, therefore spending less money monthly for internet. Instead of that, if you want both streaming and DVDs/Blu-rays, you have to pay more. GREEDY.
Has Netflix done anything to improve audiovisual quality for streaming? NO, actually they admit will be compressing it more, resulting in a fussier pixelated picture with average sound. Has Netflix done anything to increase their streaming availible titles or add day-to-date new releases? NO. Then why would anybody even consider keeping such defficient service? For me would be 8 bucks monthly flushed down the drain.
If you're all smart, you better off not using Netflix streaming at all, and saving extra money from ISPs overcharging for internet, while renting solely DVDs and Blu-rays, after all both provide audiovisual quality superior than streaming. Thankfully you have more choices to rent DVDs/Blu-rays at your convenience, so if Netflix's new DVDs and Blu-ray plans aren't good enough for you, you can go to RedBox or Blockbuster for your rentals.
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14. July 2011 @ 04:51 |
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Originally posted by jookycola:
This was enough for me to cancel. And I did and went to BlockBuster and rented 2 Blu-rays and a game it cost me $9. One of the movies Netflix won't even have to rent till the middle of next month. They really screwed the pooch. Not sure if you are on Face book....but Cancel Netflix FB pages are filling up fast.
I totally get what you mean how people are total "Sheeple" and they get into something and stick with it because it's easy. But this is not something that is that easy. It's just as convenient and easy to drive to Blockbuster or hit up a Redbox as it is to do Netflix...and you get instant satisfaction. I think it will be more disastrous to Netflix than you think, but we'll see.
I do hope your right. I have had a subscription to netflix off and on in the past, but cancelled when the newer releases where delayed for a month. Although I'm a bit skeptical of it happening, it would be very nice to see this bite them in the a$$.
If your fish seems sick, put it back in the water.
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dab0ne
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14. July 2011 @ 13:24 |
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Red box is looking good... and it's cheaper. I will keep the streaming and red box my dvd's.
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14. July 2011 @ 21:38 |
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torrentz are chick again!
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llongtheD
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14. July 2011 @ 23:33 |
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Originally posted by baxter00:
Originally posted by DVDBack23:
Question for our readers...
How much would you pay for the streaming service if Netflix began streaming ALL new releases day-in-date with their physical DVD release? Would you cut your cable bill out?
Actually, I would be willing to pay, say $12 a month, for Netfux if they streamed new releases with roughly 5 minutes of commercials that you COULD NOT fast forward through, and 1 minute of commercials you COULD NOT fast forward through if you pause/stop, then resume the movie. To me this makes sense as they would be able to gain additional funding through advertisement, gain more content and be able to provide MORE original programming. A little bit of commercial is worth it to me. Honestly, would you actually sit there watching them, or would you just do something else for 5 minutes?
The only problem with that is the commercial time would quickly balloon to 20 or 30 percent of the veiwing time just like what has happened with TV. And for crying out loud, isn't there enough advertisement in the movies themselves! Some movies play more like an infomercial with all the ridiculous product placement.
If your fish seems sick, put it back in the water.
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Virgil_B
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15. July 2011 @ 08:02 |
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Netflix has been a great service that I enjoyed for several years. While it is true that I was beginning to stream more and enjoy the DVD service less, I still needed the DVDs to get the latest movies. Unfortunately, I can not justify a 60% increase in price so I am going to go with their 100% reduction in cost. So long Netflix it was a good ride.
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ddaring
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15. July 2011 @ 10:32 |
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The 3x plan plus streaming did go up by $2 which was not as bad however it did put me on the fence to start looking for options.
We do use streaming service a lot for cell phones and other devices. I don't really want super high quality on a cellphone as well it is a small screen (about 4" or so), however when on the bus or waiting in an office, etc it is worth it.
The one thing I have been rethinking though is cancelling the DVD by mail service and considering other options like the redbox kiosks.
This is the 2nd increase in 2 years, anymore increases and I may be pushed over the fence.
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15. July 2011 @ 10:41 |
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As a home built HTPC user for 7 years I have found I no longer utilize the DVD side of my subscription. I have pretty much gone to purely internet sources for my viewing. Boxee has been a great assist in this. Over all i would have to say Netflix has found a way to save me 2 bucks a month, or short change themselves how ever you wish to look at it. Be interesting to see what the future brings.
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tripple6
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15. July 2011 @ 11:15 |
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Originally posted by Jeffrey_P:
I have DTV. Show me where I can find the Speed channel, Military channel, Comedy central, ESPN 1 and 2.. The list goes on and on.
Satellite video and audio quality is second to none.Jeff
omigosh... you're not lying about that! [re: the quality]
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carterbc
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15. July 2011 @ 11:37 |
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I've been with NetFlix for six and a half years, I get 8 DVD's at a time, and I have never used the streaming. My bill was reduced by a nice chunk of change.
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g_slide
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15. July 2011 @ 11:40 |
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Just heard on TV local news this morning that Blockbuster is offering "angry Netflix users" 1 Month of FREE rentals if you can prove you are a Netflix user by either showing your red DVD envelope or an email from Netflix.
Now that is a good incentive to switch over and forget about Netflix all together and let them become the next "Hollywood Video" and file for bankruptcy in the next upcoming years.
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GernBlan
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15. July 2011 @ 11:42 |
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Well, looks like I'm back to just Netflix DVDs.
I see no reason to pay extra $ for streaming when the selection is 95% nostalgia movies, 4% TV shows that i never watch even when aired on free TV, and 1% current movies that were box office failures.
I agree with the theory that Netflix will eventually stream everything and shut down their hardcopy shipping division. When that happens, I'll likely just switch my movie rental focus to DirecTV PPV or maybe add on a movie channel. I'm sure that when Netflix gets permission to stream more current movies that HBO, Showtime, etc will also get earlier access to those same movies.
Frankly, I'm surprised at how long the DVD and especially BluRay rental business has lasted, because it kept me out of the theaters. Back in the day of VHS tapes I used to watch a lot more movies in theaters because tape quality movies suck. If only low-res streaming is available, I will likely start watching more movies in theaters again. Now? I can rent a BluRay movie for chump change and watch is it in inexpensive comfort of my own home theater with my own snacks and drinks. I can understand why the movie industry would still sell DVDs/BluRays for $30, but I don't understand why they're still renting them out because they're losing money on people like me.
I look at this as the beginning of the end for Netflix. I'm in a tech career, so I've been a Netflix customer since about 4 months after they opened the service, and most of my friends/coworkers/family use Netflix. None of them (including me) are going to pay extra/separately for the streaming service. It was fine when it was "free", but otherwise I have zero interest in it.
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michelety
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15. July 2011 @ 11:42 |
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Well, I cancelled the dvd 1 at a time and am now just going to do the streaming and see how that goes. I really added the dvd option because my son wanted to see a certain movie. and then I just ordered movies that I wanted to see, but don't feel compelled to keep ordering movies. I do enjoy some of the movies and tv shows I am able to stream, and really prefer that we don't watch too much anyhow. I am disappointed by the price increase, but do understand that Netflix probably has good reason to increase prices, unfortunately for us consumers.
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g_slide
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15. July 2011 @ 11:43 |
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Originally posted by ddaring:
This is the 2nd increase in 2 years, anymore increases and I may be pushed over the fence.
Correction, this is actually the 2nd increase within 1 year. They increased the price $1 extra last year... although it wasn't much but it was a increase, and this year they increase $6. So within 1 year they increased the price $7 a month.
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tripple6
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15. July 2011 @ 12:04 |
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when i first heard about this i was like "you gotta be kidding me" considering i only just joined 1 month ago.
Then i realized i have nothing to worry about as far as prices b/c MY price remained the same.... $7.99 for streaming.
For ALL the a**holes on here who keep trying to put down the folks that stream ONLY... kiss my A**. I don't want hard copies of any thing. I don't want to drop stuff off in a mailbox. AND i don't watch movies that way. I am very random with it... so i prefer to just have it on my queue.
On the other hand, i can definitely agree with the fact that the quality is sh*tty and the movie selection is a travesty. But i don't want hard copies b/c i never know what i want to watch at any exact time.
Everyone can be opinionated but the only one you need to put down is Netflix... for being a**holes while at the same time doing what EVERY for-profit entity does in this capitalistic country. It sucks. If you like dvds only, great. If you like streaming only, great. If you like both, i'm very sorry.
Peace.
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15. July 2011 @ 13:11 |
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Strange, unless I'm reading it wrong, my membership DROPPED $4.01.
And I have all 3 services...
Originally posted by netflix.com:
The price of your Unlimited Streaming + 8 DVDs out at-a-time (Unlimited) plan will change to $60.98 (including $9.00 for Blu-ray) (plus any applicable tax) a month starting with your next billing period on or after Sep 01, 2011.
You are currently in the Unlimited Streaming + 8 DVDs out at-a-time (Unlimited) plan with unlimited time to watch instantly.
Your current period price is $64.99 (including $9.00 for Blu-ray) plus any applicable tax.
Although, since they've done this, I could save by dropping the streaming entirely. I don't use it often enough to justify. I'll have to consider this.
Honestly, I don't think this effected me much at all. I see the option to save money now :p
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RandyStar
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15. July 2011 @ 15:53 |
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It's such a large percentage increase for some of us. I am constantly trying to leverage the best combination of entertainment on my fixed income. This increase is just going to make me reevaluate my choices again. Netflix might still be the best deal, but the increase will force me to cut something else. BYW ... NO MORE FREE ADVERTISING FOR NETFLIX. They will have to pay me for referrals effective immediately, like DirecTV.
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15. July 2011 @ 16:27 |
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culade
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15. July 2011 @ 17:11 |
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