Netflix raising rates by up to 60% on 9/1/11

[porqsmith]

I've bifurcated my Netflix usage in that I use the streaming service for television shows and the disc service for movies. This has historically worked out well for me because the selection on television offerings is quite a bit better than the selection for films. This is especially true if, like me, you determine that any netflix streaming film from the "Starz Play" library is essentially unwatchable due to quality issues.

The 60% claim is a bit exaggerated. I guess it's possible that one could end up with a 60% rate if they were on a specific plan (maybe one-out unlimited plus streaming?). I know on my three disc out plan with Blu-Ray the increase is up about 20%. In any event, from virtually any perspective the cost per hour of entertainment even for moderate users is quite modest.

I use one out at a time plus streaming, so 60% is no exaggeration for me. I only use the DVD to fill in the gaps of what's missing from the streaming library.

I do agree about the cost per hour value. Especially since they've been actively improving the quality of the streaming content. Hopefully this rate increase will come with an expanded library as many analysts are predicting.

 

[JohnStockalypse]

Why pay for Netflix with all the free entertainment HERE!?!?!?!???!!

 

[fallenchicken]

HBOGO>Netflix in my experience.

 

[colton]

Don't you have to be subscribed to HBO for that, though?

 

[Ron Mexico]

I have 1 out at a time and streaming. I use the streaming rarely since there is mostly crap on there except some tv shows that I can get other places for free. I watch 2-3 dvds a month. I will definitely cancel the day the price change takes effect.

 

[TroutBum]

My P.O.S. computer doesn't handle the streaming videos worth a damn, so I never watch them. I might be the only blue-blooded male in Utah that doesn't own a gaming system that is compatible w/ Netflix. Oh well.

 

[AlaskanAssassin]

Well, apparently they paid $1,000,000 per episode of Mad Men for instant streaming. They had to make up the cost somewhere.

https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/04/06/netflix-mad-men-episodes-streaming_n_845371.html

 

[Chad Feldheimer]

My P.O.S. computer doesn't handle the streaming videos worth a damn, so I never watch them. I might be the only blue-blooded male in Utah that doesn't own a gaming system that is compatible w/ Netflix. Oh well.

Many DVD players and TVs have Netflix capability. So you don't need a game system. But you probably already knew that.

 

[TroutBum]

Many DVD and TVs have Netflix capability. So you don't need a game system. But you probably already knew that.

Nope, I sure didn't. That is likely because I have a 10 year old TV and my DVD player is just about as old.

 

[sirkickyass]

Nope, I sure didn't. That is likely because I have a 10 year old TV and my DVD player is just about as old.

J/k. I love you.

 

[TroutBum]

J/k. I love you.

Attack of the tiny red X in a box!!!

 

[sirkickyass]

Attack of the tiny red X in a box!!!

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