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Anyone use NetFlix ?!!?
« on: June 14, 2010, 12:22:41 AM »
Can I get a cliff's notes version of what it is and how it works ?!!?

I heard it's like an online version of blockbuster.. !?

do you use a standard http browser or their proprietary software to connect ?

how do you rent/buy movies..is it an mpg/avi download or proprietary format ?!

thanks.

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Re: Anyone use NetFlix ?!!?
« Reply #1 on: June 14, 2010, 01:03:29 AM »
I don't use it but I think they mail you the DVD and then you mail it back.

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Re: Anyone use NetFlix ?!!?
« Reply #2 on: June 14, 2010, 02:06:00 AM »
Very simple to use. I can stream movies to my laptop or get dvd's sent to my house.

Once you sign up you create your movie list on the website and they start sending dvd's. Watch it and return it whenever. Then they send the next 2 movies on your list.

You can modify your list whenever you like on the website so if you happen to see a movie on your list or change your mind.

My only beef with netflix is the streaming movie selection that's available is older stuff. New stuff shows up occasionally but usually new arrivals consist of movies like "Big", or "Rambo III" which is lame.

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Re: Anyone use NetFlix ?!!?
« Reply #3 on: June 14, 2010, 08:03:48 AM »
Very simple to use. I can stream movies to my laptop or get dvd's sent to my house.

Once you sign up you create your movie list on the website and they start sending dvd's. Watch it and return it whenever. Then they send the next 2 movies on your list.

You can modify your list whenever you like on the website so if you happen to see a movie on your list or change your mind.

My only beef with netflix is the streaming movie selection that's available is older stuff. New stuff shows up occasionally but usually new arrivals consist of movies like "Big", or "Rambo III" which is lame.

That’s dictated by the movie studios and is not something Netflix has control over.  The service is excellent.  On a scale of 1-10 it is a 9.  8)

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Re: Anyone use NetFlix ?!!?
« Reply #4 on: June 14, 2010, 08:04:54 AM »
love netflix

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Re: Anyone use NetFlix ?!!?
« Reply #5 on: June 14, 2010, 08:36:38 AM »
  I work for them. (Yes, serious.) I basically spend most of my shift driving around in the company truck blasting my CD's, and we also get a free rental membership and DVD player. Our CEO also announced that the final nail has pretty much been driven into the coffin for Lackluster Video, so be sure to check out any local stores and see if they're selling DVD's at discounts.


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« Reply #6 on: June 14, 2010, 08:46:58 AM »
I dont use it, but I heard lots of great things about NetFlix.  I BELIEVE you pay a monthly fee, and have unlimited access to movies, right?



Personally I use:  www.cinemanow.com   (Which just got bought out by Best Buy).  There is no monthly fee, and you pay something like $3 per movie, you can download it on your computer (or if you have a TV or a blu ray player that supports it, then download directly to that), and after you download it you have 30 days to watch it,
once you start watching it you have 24 hours to finish it.

The download is real fast, and you can start watching as it's downloading, so its like streaming.  Also the movies are in HD, so its cool!  You can also buy movies!


It'd probably be cost effective for me to start using NetFlix instead with all the movies I watch!  But sometihng about a monthly fee bugs me! LOL

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Re: Anyone use NetFlix ?!!?
« Reply #7 on: June 14, 2010, 08:53:11 AM »
http://megarelease.net/

http://www.icefilms.info/index

You're in Canada bro, downloading is legal.
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« Reply #8 on: June 14, 2010, 07:03:21 PM »
Netflix is cool. If you haven't already, you'll have to download Microsoft Silverlight to view movies. A pretty decent streaming selection.

I'd advise to get the one-at-a-time unlimited for $8.99. Once you get the multiple DVD rental packages, they start staggering and throttling the length of time between mailings according to how quickly you watch them.
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Re: Anyone use NetFlix ?!!?
« Reply #9 on: June 14, 2010, 07:09:25 PM »
Can I get a cliff's notes version of what it is and how it works ?!!?

I heard it's like an online version of blockbuster.. !?

do you use a standard http browser or their proprietary software to connect ?

how do you rent/buy movies..is it an mpg/avi download or proprietary format ?!

thanks.

Well you're in canada so they'll probably just mail you 1 VHS tape at a time.  :D

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« Reply #10 on: June 14, 2010, 07:32:41 PM »
Netflix is the shit, I have two at a time unlimited for $14,99  +  I bought a  Insignia- Blu-ray Disc Player with Wi-Fi
NETFLIX ready http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Insignia%26%23174%3B+-+Blu-ray+Disc+Player+with+Wi-Fi+and+1080p+Output/9386103.p?skuId=9386103&id=1218096448903
I can watch over 12000 movies ,tv shows ,docs........ instantly  on my tv , no cables or downloading needed

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Re: Anyone use NetFlix ?!!?
« Reply #11 on: June 14, 2010, 07:38:57 PM »
Nope, but I am about to sign up within the next few days.  :D

What is the best deal?
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Re: Anyone use NetFlix ?!!?
« Reply #12 on: June 14, 2010, 07:39:19 PM »
http://megarelease.net/

http://www.icefilms.info/index

You're in Canada bro, downloading is legal.

LOL! I use Thepiratebay and Torrentz as well as IsoHunt all the time, was just curious about this netflix things cause everyone's talking about it being the future after blockbuster, incidentally when I am too lazy to download a movie I just go to the chinese mall and get the R5's (ratings copies) which are dvd quality for $2 a movie.

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Re: Anyone use NetFlix ?!!?
« Reply #13 on: June 14, 2010, 07:42:18 PM »
Best Service Ever, especially with an Xbox360.

My Instant and Regular Movie queue is FULL to the MAX at nearly 1000.   Thats my only beef!   I can think of thousands of more movies I would add to my list!

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« Reply #14 on: June 14, 2010, 07:46:49 PM »
Best Service Ever, especially with an Xbox360.

My Instant and Regular Movie queue is FULL to the MAX at nearly 1000.   Thats my only beef!   I can think of thousands of more movies I would add to my list!

How does it work through 360 ?!

can you go into detail ?

I have my 360 (hacked) and set up with my 74" lcd through hdmi, as well as ps3 through hdmi

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Re: Anyone use NetFlix ?!!?
« Reply #15 on: June 14, 2010, 07:48:18 PM »
How does it work through 360 ?!

can you go into detail ?

I have my 360 (hacked) and set up with my 74" lcd through hdmi, as well as ps3 through hdmi

Well you have to have XBOX LIVE and taken as you hacked it, you would likely get banned.  Are you able to sign in to Xbox Live?

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Re: Anyone use NetFlix ?!!?
« Reply #16 on: June 14, 2010, 07:53:01 PM »
Can I get a cliff's notes version of what it is and how it works ?!!?

I heard it's like an online version of blockbuster.. !?

do you use a standard http browser or their proprietary software to connect ?

how do you rent/buy movies..is it an mpg/avi download or proprietary format ?!

thanks.

why pay??

use this link for free movies
http://www.movies-links.tv/

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« Reply #17 on: June 14, 2010, 08:02:42 PM »
Well you have to have XBOX LIVE and taken as you hacked it, you would likely get banned.  Are you able to sign in to Xbox Live?

It has a on/off switch o nthe side so yes I can log in to LIVE at will..just have to turn mod chip off

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Re: Anyone use NetFlix ?!!?
« Reply #18 on: June 14, 2010, 08:05:36 PM »
why pay??

use this link for free movies
http://www.movies-links.tv/


Thanks ;) good site

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Re: Anyone use NetFlix ?!!?
« Reply #19 on: June 14, 2010, 08:30:23 PM »
It has a on/off switch o nthe side so yes I can log in to LIVE at will..just have to turn mod chip off

Ok then, NetFlix is free to use if you have XBOX LIVE and you can stream all the movies in HD from it to your giant TV.  The menu is pretty neat as well as you can read a bit about each movie, who is in it, the basic plot and actually organize what you are watching.

Give it a try, you will like it a lot. 

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Re: Anyone use NetFlix ?!!?
« Reply #20 on: June 14, 2010, 08:32:50 PM »
I don't use it but I think they mail you the DVD and then you mail it back.
that's what i do

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« Reply #21 on: June 14, 2010, 08:46:14 PM »
Ok then, NetFlix is free to use if you have XBOX LIVE and you can stream all the movies in HD from it to your giant TV.  The menu is pretty neat as well as you can read a bit about each movie, who is in it, the basic plot and actually organize what you are watching.

Give it a try, you will like it a lot. 

I'm gonna try it out tonight in between games of modern warfare 2, thanks.

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« Reply #22 on: June 14, 2010, 08:52:36 PM »
LOL! I use Thepiratebay and Torrentz as well as IsoHunt all the time, was just curious about this netflix things cause everyone's talking about it being the future after blockbuster, incidentally when I am too lazy to download a movie I just go to the chinese mall and get the R5's (ratings copies) which are dvd quality for $2 a movie.


These aren't torrent sites. You can stream as well as download from Icefilms, it's your choice. They have HD movies as well as dvd's and no shitty cams, only higher quality stuff.
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« Reply #23 on: June 14, 2010, 09:00:26 PM »
These aren't torrent sites. You can stream as well as download from Icefilms, it's your choice. They have HD movies as well as dvd's and no shitty cams, only higher quality stuff.

Sweet! thanks dude, btw. since Debussey forfeited our guitar competition and seeing as how our two favorite guitarists are the same, are you up for a friendly little competition!? I really want to shred off against somebody competent!
I will go easy on the M. Romeo tapped sweeps ;)

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Re: Anyone use NetFlix ?!!?
« Reply #24 on: June 14, 2010, 09:02:11 PM »
Netflix rules.  I pay $8.99 per month and get movies on ipad, ps3, work pc, laptop, all via instant from internet and i can get a hard copy if needed.

No reason to ever go to blockbuster these days.
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