Netflix unveils device that lets users stream movies

[maco]

DVD-by-mail service Netflix announced Tuesday that it will start selling a device that lets its customers stream movies directly to their TV. That doesn’t mean Netflix customers should say goodbye to those bright red envelopes just yet - at launch, the new player will be able to download just 10% of the company’s extensive library, which includes over 100,000 movies and television shows. But, as more titles becomes available, the device could help usher in the end of the era of sending DVDs through snail mail.


http://techland.blogs.fortune.cnn.com/20...am-movies/

[M A V I C]

$100? Eh, no thanks. I can already buy iTunes movies without having to pay for extra hardware.

[beerman]

It sounds like a good idea but I don't think we want to have a box from netflix, blockbuster, and any other store we frequent. I don't even have extra inputs for one more device!

Once again I think Apple may have missed the boat by not including a dvd player with the AppleTV as well as normal connections.

[Zoidberg]

I was just going to post this. Having been a Netflix subscriber for a while, I think I may just bite on this one, though I think I'll wait until some user reviews.

http://www.roku.com/netflixplayer/

Unfortunately for my AppleTV purchase plans, this is a more attractive option. If Apple had a subscription model for video (a la Netflix)...

[Rick-o]

I just read the Netflix box is only 420i. No thanks, I'll stick with my Apple TV.

http://apple20.blogs.fortune.cnn.com/200...ahoo_quote

[Wailer]

[quote M A V I C]$100? Eh, no thanks. I can already buy iTunes movies without having to pay for extra hardware.
This device won't require a PC and will make it simple to watch a movie on your TV. If you have your PC/mac already connected to your TV in your living room, then I agree that you won't need this (except that there is no Watch Now for OSX).

That being said, I'm not sure how many people have the reliable bandwidth to stream 480p (853 x 480). Also, sound is not DD5.1. Quality will be better than cable, amazon unbox but less than DVD, HD satellite.

You can't beat the price if you are already a netflix subscriber though. $99 + $0 monthly.

[maco]

[quote Wailer][quote M A V I C]$100? Eh, no thanks. I can already buy iTunes movies without having to pay for extra hardware. You can't beat the price if you are already a netflix subscriber though. $99 + $0 monthly.
That's what I find appealing.

[vision63]

I like the model they have now. Works fine and is predictable. I think for TV show reruns it could be a great thing since TVLand can't be relied upon to deliver "Dragnet," "Adam 12," "The Streets of San Francisco," or any other cool show anymore.

[M A V I C]

[quote maco][quote Wailer][quote M A V I C]$100? Eh, no thanks. I can already buy iTunes movies without having to pay for extra hardware. You can't beat the price if you are already a netflix subscriber though. $99 + $0 monthly.
That's what I find appealing.
Depends on how many movies you watch. I've been a Netflix subscriber for a couple years and we're about ready to drop them due to the fact there's nothing on there we want to see that we haven't.

Even with iTunes limited selection, we find we can watch there, and then just pay ~$4 per "rental." I already have a media PC, so hardware is not an issue.

We'll be canceling our Netflix subscription at the end of the month. If they offered better movies for download via their current download system, I might stay.

[vision63]

[quote M A V I C][quote maco][quote Wailer][quote M A V I C]$100? Eh, no thanks. I can already buy iTunes movies without having to pay for extra hardware. You can't beat the price if you are already a netflix subscriber though. $99 + $0 monthly.
That's what I find appealing.
Depends on how many movies you watch. I've been a Netflix subscriber for a couple years and we're about ready to drop them due to the fact there's nothing on there we want to see that we haven't.

Even with iTunes limited selection, we find we can watch there, and then just pay ~$4 per "rental." I already have a media PC, so hardware is not an issue.

We'll be canceling our Netflix subscription at the end of the month. If they offered better movies for download via their current download system, I might stay.
You must be a prodigious watcher of movies.