True Netflix has invested heavily in streaming video, but look at their 4th quarter earnings. With the addition of Xbox and the new line of higher end televisons coming on board, I see a bright future for them. Perhaps 6.99 will be the pricepoint for unlimited streaming on one ready device and up to 4 computers.
Octavian III
of WA
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Feb 27, 2009 19:09:00 PM
Bandwidth
As more people stream the Netflix bandwidth cost will go way up, and everyone will end up getting charged. I don't like the service right now anyways, not enough quality or selection. I went with VUDU instead and I like it.
I think Netflix has a long way to go before they enter the streaming game.
TJ
of IN
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Feb 27, 2009 17:21:13 PM
ISP's may be a threat to Netflix''s streaming plan
Many ISP's are looking to impose download caps on subscribers.
They already throttle bandwidth speed which to me is fine, most people can get by quite fine at the speeds cable and DSL operate at.
However, if you use the internet for surfing for news, on line gaming and want to use Netflix's new streaming service a family is going use hit these download data caps pretty quickly and will either be cut off or pay higher ISP charges on top of Netflix's resonable fees. The combination may very well be enough to stifle this excellent service from Netflix and future growth in this type of service from others.
Scott
of NY
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Feb 27, 2009 11:10:16 AM
Lose a little, gain a little
I bumped up from $5 to $9 a month so I could get unlimited streaming...so they got more out of me.
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Octavian III of WA @ Feb 27, 2009 19:09:00 PM
TJ of IN @ Feb 27, 2009 17:21:13 PM
Scott of NY @ Feb 27, 2009 11:10:16 AM
Darren of NJ @ Feb 26, 2009 20:05:34 PM
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