Comments on: Netflix to Charge More for Blu-Ray; New Set-Top Box Hardware This Year http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/04/22/netflix-to-charge-more-for-blu-ray-new-set-top-box-hardware-this-year/ Blogging the Reel World Fri, 5 Sep 2008 12:58:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: mike http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/04/22/netflix-to-charge-more-for-blu-ray-new-set-top-box-hardware-this-year/#comment-306881 mike Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:36:33 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/04/22/netflix-to-charge-more-for-blu-ray-new-set-top-box-hardware-this-year/#comment-306881 Streaming vid is the future when everyone has broadband and I can get to watch full 1080p movies with 5.1 or 7.1 uncompressed sound plus the ability to borrow and exchange movies with my friends... Streaming vid is the future when everyone has broadband and I can get to watch full 1080p movies with 5.1 or 7.1 uncompressed sound plus the ability to borrow and exchange movies with my friends…

]]> By: bigRoN http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/04/22/netflix-to-charge-more-for-blu-ray-new-set-top-box-hardware-this-year/#comment-304183 bigRoN Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:40:38 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/04/22/netflix-to-charge-more-for-blu-ray-new-set-top-box-hardware-this-year/#comment-304183 I disagree about streaming being the video of the future. First off, while I happen to have excellent bandwidth (20Mbps/20Mbps) I'm in a fairly rare group. Download services are going to keep compression rates high to reduce bandwidth demands. I've seen HD from Vudo and while it is better than DVD, it is nowhere as good as Blu-Ray. Even if I were to use my ENTIRE bandwidth to stream a HD movie, it will be more compressed than Blu-Ray. I agree that there will be a market for streaming video, but it is a different market than Blu-Ray. One is for cheap viewing of movies with a wide selection, the other is for quality. I for one care more for quality than quantity. I know this may not be the largest market, but it is a decent-size market. I disagree about streaming being the video of the future. First off, while I happen to have excellent bandwidth (20Mbps/20Mbps) I’m in a fairly rare group. Download services are going to keep compression rates high to reduce bandwidth demands. I’ve seen HD from Vudo and while it is better than DVD, it is nowhere as good as Blu-Ray. Even if I were to use my ENTIRE bandwidth to stream a HD movie, it will be more compressed than Blu-Ray. I agree that there will be a market for streaming video, but it is a different market than Blu-Ray. One is for cheap viewing of movies with a wide selection, the other is for quality. I for one care more for quality than quantity. I know this may not be the largest market, but it is a decent-size market.

]]> By: Netflix BluRay Prices Rising, Set Top Box By End of Year | Nightly.Net http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/04/22/netflix-to-charge-more-for-blu-ray-new-set-top-box-hardware-this-year/#comment-302153 Netflix BluRay Prices Rising, Set Top Box By End of Year | Nightly.Net Thu, 24 Apr 2008 17:10:59 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/04/22/netflix-to-charge-more-for-blu-ray-new-set-top-box-hardware-this-year/#comment-302153 [...] to SlashFilm for the [...] [...] to SlashFilm for the [...]

]]> By: Trevor http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/04/22/netflix-to-charge-more-for-blu-ray-new-set-top-box-hardware-this-year/#comment-300574 Trevor Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:30:21 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/04/22/netflix-to-charge-more-for-blu-ray-new-set-top-box-hardware-this-year/#comment-300574 I think that a blu-ray is a poor investment. I'm sticking to Netflix because of there instant watch program. I was laughing at the format war, because streaming video is the future. I think that a blu-ray is a poor investment. I’m sticking to Netflix because of there instant watch program. I was laughing at the format war, because streaming video is the future.

]]> By: Joe http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/04/22/netflix-to-charge-more-for-blu-ray-new-set-top-box-hardware-this-year/#comment-299261 Joe Wed, 23 Apr 2008 01:15:40 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/04/22/netflix-to-charge-more-for-blu-ray-new-set-top-box-hardware-this-year/#comment-299261 IF that is the case i'm going to blockbuster... i have no loyalty to either rental service IF that is the case i’m going to blockbuster… i have no loyalty to either rental service

]]> By: JFK http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/04/22/netflix-to-charge-more-for-blu-ray-new-set-top-box-hardware-this-year/#comment-298906 JFK Tue, 22 Apr 2008 22:33:48 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/04/22/netflix-to-charge-more-for-blu-ray-new-set-top-box-hardware-this-year/#comment-298906 1. This whole cost dissue is a game of invisible numbers anyway. There is nothing in the production cost of a blu-ray disc that warrants an expensive price-tag to begin with... yes, no matter what they tell you. The TV's are expensive not the plastic discs people. 2. Netflix gets dirt bottom prices by buying films in bulk. I don't see why I should have to shell out more because one format is going obsolete. 2b. (aside from renting them do they expect us to pay $30up for blu-ray forever? Do they think we are retards here? The answer is yes, yes they do think you're retarded.) 3. Will netflix lower the cost when blu-ray becomes the norm? I will pass on blu-ray w/ my account until they re-adjust the price. This so called buyer privilege to use hi-def is just a big f*cking ruse. 1. This whole cost dissue is a game of invisible numbers anyway. There is nothing in the production cost of a blu-ray disc that warrants an expensive price-tag to begin with…
yes, no matter what they tell you. The TV’s are expensive not the plastic discs people.

2. Netflix gets dirt bottom prices by buying films in bulk. I don’t see why I should have to shell out more because one format is going obsolete.

2b. (aside from renting them do they expect us to pay $30up for blu-ray forever? Do they think we are retards here? The answer is yes, yes they do think you’re retarded.)

3. Will netflix lower the cost when blu-ray becomes the norm?

I will pass on blu-ray w/ my account until they re-adjust the price. This so called buyer privilege to use hi-def is just a big f*cking ruse.

]]> By: Sam http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/04/22/netflix-to-charge-more-for-blu-ray-new-set-top-box-hardware-this-year/#comment-298883 Sam Tue, 22 Apr 2008 22:22:27 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/04/22/netflix-to-charge-more-for-blu-ray-new-set-top-box-hardware-this-year/#comment-298883 they can definitely afford to keep the price the same. they can definitely afford to keep the price the same.

]]> By: Zach http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/04/22/netflix-to-charge-more-for-blu-ray-new-set-top-box-hardware-this-year/#comment-298775 Zach Tue, 22 Apr 2008 21:32:02 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/04/22/netflix-to-charge-more-for-blu-ray-new-set-top-box-hardware-this-year/#comment-298775 Know what they should do? Stop alienating a pretty large chunk of customers and make "Watch It Now" available on Macs. Know what they should do?

Stop alienating a pretty large chunk of customers and make “Watch It Now” available on Macs.

]]> By: bigRoN http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/04/22/netflix-to-charge-more-for-blu-ray-new-set-top-box-hardware-this-year/#comment-298696 bigRoN Tue, 22 Apr 2008 21:01:14 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/04/22/netflix-to-charge-more-for-blu-ray-new-set-top-box-hardware-this-year/#comment-298696 I too started a Netflix account solely for the purpose of renting Blu-Ray. While Blu-Ray costs more, they also include a protective surface, making the discs last longer, so I'd think it should be a wash. I only rent Blu-Ray and if they start to charge me more for renting them, I will make it very clear that the reason I was canceling my account with them is their premium charge for Blu-Ray. I previously never rented DVDs... I'd always just buy them. It was due to the cost of rental being slightly less for unlimited rental time that I even considered Netflix. I'll just start purchasing more discs instead of renting my Blu-Ray. I currently own about 500 DVDs and 30 Blu-Ray. I've had my PS3 since October (primarily for the purpose of being a Blu-Ray player). I change movies with Netflix 1-2 times a month. For the monthly service fee, I could nearly buy 1 movie a month and I'll have it forever. I don't watch a lot, but I want quality when I DO watch. I too started a Netflix account solely for the purpose of renting Blu-Ray. While Blu-Ray costs more, they also include a protective surface, making the discs last longer, so I’d think it should be a wash. I only rent Blu-Ray and if they start to charge me more for renting them, I will make it very clear that the reason I was canceling my account with them is their premium charge for Blu-Ray. I previously never rented DVDs… I’d always just buy them. It was due to the cost of rental being slightly less for unlimited rental time that I even considered Netflix. I’ll just start purchasing more discs instead of renting my Blu-Ray. I currently own about 500 DVDs and 30 Blu-Ray. I’ve had my PS3 since October (primarily for the purpose of being a Blu-Ray player). I change movies with Netflix 1-2 times a month. For the monthly service fee, I could nearly buy 1 movie a month and I’ll have it forever. I don’t watch a lot, but I want quality when I DO watch.

]]> By: ColKurtz http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/04/22/netflix-to-charge-more-for-blu-ray-new-set-top-box-hardware-this-year/#comment-298679 ColKurtz Tue, 22 Apr 2008 20:51:37 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/04/22/netflix-to-charge-more-for-blu-ray-new-set-top-box-hardware-this-year/#comment-298679 mike: Haha...totally read my queue wrong. Jesse James and Elah are the 2 I've been waiting for. mike: Haha…totally read my queue wrong. Jesse James and Elah are the 2 I’ve been waiting for.

]]> By: Captain Awesome http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/04/22/netflix-to-charge-more-for-blu-ray-new-set-top-box-hardware-this-year/#comment-298676 Captain Awesome Tue, 22 Apr 2008 20:50:32 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/04/22/netflix-to-charge-more-for-blu-ray-new-set-top-box-hardware-this-year/#comment-298676 Point taken Peter. Point taken Peter.

]]> By: Woody http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/04/22/netflix-to-charge-more-for-blu-ray-new-set-top-box-hardware-this-year/#comment-298667 Woody Tue, 22 Apr 2008 20:44:59 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/04/22/netflix-to-charge-more-for-blu-ray-new-set-top-box-hardware-this-year/#comment-298667 Jake, I never said I would cancel my account. I will just rent on DVD instead. And just buy the Blu-rays that I want to be in HD. Jake, I never said I would cancel my account. I will just rent on DVD instead. And just buy the Blu-rays that I want to be in HD.

]]> By: some_dude http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/04/22/netflix-to-charge-more-for-blu-ray-new-set-top-box-hardware-this-year/#comment-298641 some_dude Tue, 22 Apr 2008 20:35:02 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/04/22/netflix-to-charge-more-for-blu-ray-new-set-top-box-hardware-this-year/#comment-298641 it all depends on how much more they are charging for it. If it is like an additional $3 a month then sure ... once I get a Blu player it all depends on how much more they are charging for it. If it is like an additional $3 a month then sure … once I get a Blu player

]]> By: jake http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/04/22/netflix-to-charge-more-for-blu-ray-new-set-top-box-hardware-this-year/#comment-298639 jake Tue, 22 Apr 2008 20:33:29 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/04/22/netflix-to-charge-more-for-blu-ray-new-set-top-box-hardware-this-year/#comment-298639 Are you really going to cry over a couple extra dollars a month for unlimited blu-ray? Increase the stock and it would be plenty worth it. Woody, you are going to cancel your subsciption to save a couple bucks so you can spend hundreds buying them? Are you really going to cry over a couple extra dollars a month for unlimited blu-ray? Increase the stock and it would be plenty worth it. Woody, you are going to cancel your subsciption to save a couple bucks so you can spend hundreds buying them?

]]> By: mike http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/04/22/netflix-to-charge-more-for-blu-ray-new-set-top-box-hardware-this-year/#comment-298626 mike Tue, 22 Apr 2008 20:24:45 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/04/22/netflix-to-charge-more-for-blu-ray-new-set-top-box-hardware-this-year/#comment-298626 ColKurtz: American Gangster has not been released on Blu yet, so you will be waiting a while. It was by Universal who just announced their new Blu plans since HD-DVD died. Jesse James, great movie, you can can even just rent the regular DVD, WB really dropped the ball on the transfer :( ColKurtz: American Gangster has not been released on Blu yet, so you will be waiting a while. It was by Universal who just announced their new Blu plans since HD-DVD died.

Jesse James, great movie, you can can even just rent the regular DVD, WB really dropped the ball on the transfer :(

]]> By: ColKurtz http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/04/22/netflix-to-charge-more-for-blu-ray-new-set-top-box-hardware-this-year/#comment-298592 ColKurtz Tue, 22 Apr 2008 20:05:10 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/04/22/netflix-to-charge-more-for-blu-ray-new-set-top-box-hardware-this-year/#comment-298592 I might agree to pay a bit more for Blu Ray if Netflix makes more copies available. I've been waiting for The Assassination of Jesse James... on Blu Ray for 2 months and In The Valley of Elah and American Gangster on Blu Ray both for over a month. I might agree to pay a bit more for Blu Ray if Netflix makes more copies available. I’ve been waiting for The Assassination of Jesse James… on Blu Ray for 2 months and In The Valley of Elah and American Gangster on Blu Ray both for over a month.

]]> By: Peter Sciretta http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/04/22/netflix-to-charge-more-for-blu-ray-new-set-top-box-hardware-this-year/#comment-298570 Peter Sciretta Tue, 22 Apr 2008 19:57:31 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/04/22/netflix-to-charge-more-for-blu-ray-new-set-top-box-hardware-this-year/#comment-298570 Captain: It's not really that type of partnership. Basically these devices would be able to use your netflix subscription to stream movies. Microsoft or Apple would not have any control over costs or anything, they would be just opening up their hardware to allow for subscribers to access stream-able films.And as I said, right now the hardware rumored to be involved in this new partnership is Tivo, XBox, AppleTv and Slingbox, which would fit in with the three big hardware manufactures and one small one claim that the Netflix CEO made. Captain: It’s not really that type of partnership. Basically these devices would be able to use your netflix subscription to stream movies. Microsoft or Apple would not have any control over costs or anything, they would be just opening up their hardware to allow for subscribers to access stream-able films.And as I said, right now the hardware rumored to be involved in this new partnership is Tivo, XBox, AppleTv and Slingbox, which would fit in with the three big hardware manufactures and one small one claim that the Netflix CEO made.

]]> By: Woody http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/04/22/netflix-to-charge-more-for-blu-ray-new-set-top-box-hardware-this-year/#comment-298563 Woody Tue, 22 Apr 2008 19:55:07 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/04/22/netflix-to-charge-more-for-blu-ray-new-set-top-box-hardware-this-year/#comment-298563 So are they going to start charging less for value-priced DVD's? If their reasoning to charge more for Blu-Ray is because it costs more, then they need to lower the price for cheap movies too. If they start to do this, I probably won't be renting Blu-ray any more from Netflix. I'll stick to buying them. Usually the blu-rays I rent from netflix are the ones I don't care what quality they are in, because I buy the ones I really want in blu-ray. So I say, lame. So are they going to start charging less for value-priced DVD’s? If their reasoning to charge more for Blu-Ray is because it costs more, then they need to lower the price for cheap movies too.

If they start to do this, I probably won’t be renting Blu-ray any more from Netflix. I’ll stick to buying them. Usually the blu-rays I rent from netflix are the ones I don’t care what quality they are in, because I buy the ones I really want in blu-ray.

So I say, lame.

]]> By: Scott http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/04/22/netflix-to-charge-more-for-blu-ray-new-set-top-box-hardware-this-year/#comment-298541 Scott Tue, 22 Apr 2008 19:45:09 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/04/22/netflix-to-charge-more-for-blu-ray-new-set-top-box-hardware-this-year/#comment-298541 The whole reason I joined Netflix was because Blu-ray discs werent any more than regular. Now I'm wondering when I will be cancelling my subscription there. I left Hollywood Video because of this same thing. The whole reason I joined Netflix was because Blu-ray discs werent any more than regular. Now I’m wondering when I will be cancelling my subscription there. I left Hollywood Video because of this same thing.

]]> By: Captain Awesome http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/04/22/netflix-to-charge-more-for-blu-ray-new-set-top-box-hardware-this-year/#comment-298537 Captain Awesome Tue, 22 Apr 2008 19:41:47 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/04/22/netflix-to-charge-more-for-blu-ray-new-set-top-box-hardware-this-year/#comment-298537 Netflix partnering with Apple would be a terrible move. But I don't see that happening since Netflix is in talks right now to distribute their catalog through the Xbox 360's online service. Netflix partnering with Apple would be a terrible move.

But I don’t see that happening since Netflix is in talks right now to distribute their catalog through the Xbox 360’s online service.

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