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Today's note on the Amazon home page (http://t.co/3qTZXKzi) indicates they've got even more streaming content, esp. olf TV shows.
I'm considering joining either Amazon Prime or Netflix to start getting streaming content.
Do you folks have one of these services? Opinions?
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Has anyone tried Amazon Prime for streaming lately? If so, what do you think? I know they have been adding a lot of content, but most of that content seems to also be available on Netflix. I just started the one month trial period. I have been streaming it on the Wii, and the interface is pretty clunky and everything seems to be slower on amazon than it does when I stream Netflix through the Wii. Based on my use so far, I am leaning towards sticking with Netflix, but I want to give Amazon a fair chance. What am I missing?
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My thoughts are that you join Prime for the free two day shipping all year long, and the streaming is a bonus.
Not that anyone asked, but this is exactly what I did. Still a member. Still haven't joined Netflix.
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SirusJr: Re: "I don't think you are going to find any service out there that is going to let you stream new shows as they air. I don't think the studios are ready for that. They can barely stand to let you stream stuff through the web site even though the quality isn't that great.
On my AT&T U-verse I'm able to stream much network programming just days after it is broadcast. For example, I forgot to record an episode of "Revolution" on the DVR, so got the free HD on demand less than a week later, in time to watch it before the next episode. Saw just the last minutes of a new episode of "Law & Order: SVU" and did the same. And saw an episode of "Haven" and was able to go back and watch 5 or 6 earlier ones. And while I've had both Netflix-by-mail AND their streaming forever, I've long been tempted to drop the streaming, since I often go weeks without streaming a single program. Netflix's streaming can be awfully limited.
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Oct 29, 2013 - 4:07 AM
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Joe E.
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Both services are worthwhile for us; we find they complement one another pretty well.
Netflix:Approx 8 dollars a month for unlimited streaming. Though Netflix seems to be at least a year behind on television episodes. In other words what is airing today may take up to 12 months or more before it's available.
While obviously streaming is totally different from DVDs, stuff tends to get added to Netflix as though it were on DVD... meaning that a season's worth of a currently-running TV show tends to appear there shortly after the season is over (as opposed to something like Hulu or iTunes, which can get a new episode as soon as it's shown), but once that season is done the whole thing does suddenly appear there all at once. I wonder whether it has something to do with the fact Netflix started out with DVD rentals, and is perhaps still set up that way. It's not quite the same, though, in that there are at least a few TV shows there that lack certain specific individual episodes.
Which is not to say it's not a great service all the same. We do love Netflix in our house.
Amazon Prime: Approx 80 dollars a year for unlimited streaming. They have currently aired content, however you actually have to pay extra for new content. $2.99 per episode!!! (Is this correct?)
It depends on the show. Some stuff on Amazon is free for Prime members, while other stuff isn't, and can be either rented or bought for its own fee. If something is rented or bought, of course, it doesn't require a Prime membership; you can get just that and nothing else.
As noted, of course, Prime is arguably worthwhile for reasons having nothing to do with streaming anyway. With it plus the other benefits, I'd say it's a very good deal.
iTunes: Mostly pay per season or episode and some streaming. Great if you like to cherry pick favorite episodes of a particular series. (Which I do) Also it's the only service where you can keep a physical copy of your purchase. Thus if for some reason Apple loses a license you can still watch the programs you purchased.
Not too impressed with the video quality via streaming Netflix or iTunes content via Apple TV. Netflix picture quality is pixelated and iTunes streaming just stops randomly while playing. Though that could be my wireless set up.
I'd guess it's your wireless set up, or something else. We don't have any problems with pixelation on Netflix.
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Re: "Not too impressed with the video quality via streaming Netflix or iTunes content via Apple TV. Netflix picture quality is pixelated"
Never had that problem in the 3 or 4 years I've had Netflix streaming. In fact, I used to watch a couple of movies unavailable on DVD ("The Promise" and "The Tamarind Seed") and was tempted to not even buy them when they were finally release on DVD. In the case of "The Promise," Netflix's picture was widescreen and very clear; whereas the DVD looked like it came from a poor VHS source with elements on both sides cut off -- Stephen Collins knocks over bowling pins at the carnival but we can't see them. Frankly, the DVD was so bad I sent it back to Amazon, preferring the Netflix streaming! (I DON'T work for Netflix!) But they finally released the other one, "The Tamarind Seed," on DVD, and, unlike "The Promise," had no problems. Again, I've experienced no problems with Netflix streaming.
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Seems like now is a perfect time to join, before the rates go up.
http://amzn.to/1aNSXDm
That being said, I've been enjoying Netflix now that I finally bit the bullet and signed up. But Amazon Prime also has its place (it's got more Doctor Who) and I love the 2 day shipping.
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