Last month, Netflix outraged subscribers by announcing that they would be splitting the DVD-by-mail and streaming services of their company.
The new company for DVDs, called Qwikster, would have its own login portal and would require subscribers to log in to both Netflix and Qwikster if they want to change their respective queues.
This move came on top of the already unpopular decision ... [ read the full article ]
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Originally posted by Jeffrey_P: Personally I do not like the idea of a monthly fee especially if I cannot justify whatever price the fee may be. Just plain and simple I don't watch Blu-Ray disks that often to offset the cost.
Streaming for me is useless. Poor audio and video. Just wait until service providers start charging what they feel is their fair share. Time will tell if and when streaming isn't such a great deal after all.
Wake me up when quality and content equals or exceeds satellite broadcasts. Not going to happen for a while.
If Redbox had a larger selection it would be almost perfect.
Jeff
I dunno, we have satellite and its consistency is spotty at best. Between the satellite signal itself and the numerous different stations, quality varies quite a bit even for HD content; at least on DirectTV...
I must be lucky. The only problem I've had with DTV was during the Monsoon season (AZ). Lost the signal during storms twice but so did the neighbors who have cable. So I can't really say is was DTV's fault.
All the channels with nothing to watch. :)I really only watch a hand full of channels like Speed, military, National Geo, Comedy Channel and a few more.
I do notice the HD with some channels is 720P and others 1080i, with DTV movie channels 1080P. Some do not have HD 24/7. Maybe that has something to do with the HD quality.
Originally posted by Jeffrey_P: All the channels with nothing to watch. :)I really only watch a hand full of channels like Speed, military, National Geo, Comedy Channel and a few more.
So you're the guy that watches those "other" channels I "pay for". :-)
Should've noted, I really wish there was tiered plans where you could choose what you watch. I'd generously say that I couldn't name 1 show on over half the channels I get.
