Netflix

Desmo · 14-02-2012, 08:37

So, anybody else got it?

I signed up through Quidco for a £15 cash back and a free month trial meaning I can use it for four month and it will only cost me a few quid if I keep it.

Overall, the quality is top notch and I'm more than happy with it. It works across all devices so I can watch on the Xbox, iPad and iPhone and I have the HDMI adaptor for the iDevices so I can plug it in to the TV fro full screen viewing.

What I did think is very handy is that it remembers your last watched shows and also the point you got up to, you can then go to any other device and resume viewing. That's great if I start watching a film downstairs and then decide to go to bed as I can just swap from Xbox to iPad and carry on upstairs. My only issue is that on the iPad I have had films stop a couple of times in the middle but a quick press of resume gets me going again. I'm not sure if this is a Netflix problem or just a comms issue with my iPad and router.

The downside? Not enough content. OK, that may be harsh....there is plenty of content. But where are the Bourne films? Toy Story? Schindlers List? There's loads of other films I've not seen and I thought great, I can work my way through some but they're not there. This could be its biggest downfall.

Del Lardo · 14-02-2012, 08:56

I got it purely due to the Quidco thing. Can't see me keeping it past a month as right now the content is far too limited, with the exception of Ideal I doubt I'll watch anything on there.

Garp · 14-02-2012, 09:43

We've had it for about 3 years now. Content wasn't that great to start with, but we were using it for the DVD plan originally. The content has increased over the past few years, and it's now improving at a significant pace. Bought a roku box just over a year ago that primarily does Netflix for us as it's a bit poor on the Wii.

They still seem to have a bit of an argy-bargy with various media companies who don't seem to understand that they stand to gain by this, and stuff will come and go from streaming plans with little more than a months notice (not much they can do).

WB and Disney are two key media companies still holding out here. They're being assholes, mostly.

Psymonkee · 14-02-2012, 09:48

Don't forget with a quick change of DNS server (or go through a VPN if you want) you can get the US content in the UK.

So much choice!

leowyatt · 14-02-2012, 09:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Psymonkee

Don't forget with a quick change of DNS server (or go through a VPN if you want) you can get the US content in the UK.

So much choice!

awesome, I have a feeling the UK content is rather restricted compared to the US. I would have thought they'd have just made the US content available in the UK.

Kitten signed up the other week and we've been using it on the xbox and while it is good the library needs expanding.

Psymonkee · 14-02-2012, 10:12

check out unblock-us for a 1 week free trial

Also making the US content available in the UK would be a licensing nightmare no doubt!

leowyatt · 14-02-2012, 10:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by Psymonkee

Also making the US content available in the UK would be a licensing nightmare no doubt!

Though surely a lot of the TV series and movies would be simple?

petemc · 14-02-2012, 12:00

Quantum Leap has the middle half of season 1. Why?!

Haly · 14-02-2012, 12:17

I've been using it for just over a month now. The content may be a little limited compared to the US service but there's still plenty for me to watch. Means I can finally check out Breaking Bad for instance and get back to watching 24. Plus I've been rewatching Californication and The US Office.

Few older films about that I've been enjoying too so I really haven't struggled to find something to watch.

For £5.99, it seems a bargain to me. Saves me renting/buying boxsets which I know I'd have ended up doing!

Looking forward to seeing the content expand. It's Only Sunny in Philadelphia was recently added and I've heard great things of that from US friends so I'm keen to see it.

petemc · 14-02-2012, 12:22

I forgot to mention that the DNS change on the PS3 / 360 doesn't require you to sign up for any service as its not over http. Just change your dns and you can watch all the US Netflix shows.

14-02-2012, 08:37	#1
Desmo The Last Airbender Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pigmopad Posts: 11,915	Netflix So, anybody else got it? I signed up through Quidco for a £15 cash back and a free month trial meaning I can use it for four month and it will only cost me a few quid if I keep it. Overall, the quality is top notch and I'm more than happy with it. It works across all devices so I can watch on the Xbox, iPad and iPhone and I have the HDMI adaptor for the iDevices so I can plug it in to the TV fro full screen viewing. What I did think is very handy is that it remembers your last watched shows and also the point you got up to, you can then go to any other device and resume viewing. That's great if I start watching a film downstairs and then decide to go to bed as I can just swap from Xbox to iPad and carry on upstairs. My only issue is that on the iPad I have had films stop a couple of times in the middle but a quick press of resume gets me going again. I'm not sure if this is a Netflix problem or just a comms issue with my iPad and router. The downside? Not enough content. OK, that may be harsh....there is plenty of content. But where are the Bourne films? Toy Story? Schindlers List? There's loads of other films I've not seen and I thought great, I can work my way through some but they're not there. This could be its biggest downfall. __________________

14-02-2012, 09:43	#3
Garp Preparing more tumbleweed Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Hawaii Posts: 6,038	We've had it for about 3 years now. Content wasn't that great to start with, but we were using it for the DVD plan originally. The content has increased over the past few years, and it's now improving at a significant pace. Bought a roku box just over a year ago that primarily does Netflix for us as it's a bit poor on the Wii. They still seem to have a bit of an argy-bargy with various media companies who don't seem to understand that they stand to gain by this, and stuff will come and go from streaming plans with little more than a months notice (not much they can do). WB and Disney are two key media companies still holding out here. They're being assholes, mostly. __________________ Mal: Define "interesting"? Wash: "Oh, God, oh, God, we're all gonna die"?

14-02-2012, 09:48	#4
Psymonkee A cat wearing a wet suit Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: St.Andrews Posts: 2,023	Don't forget with a quick change of DNS server (or go through a VPN if you want) you can get the US content in the UK. So much choice! __________________ Sonisphere FMC Code: 1k949178

14-02-2012, 10:12	#6
Psymonkee A cat wearing a wet suit Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: St.Andrews Posts: 2,023	check out unblock-us for a 1 week free trial Also making the US content available in the UK would be a licensing nightmare no doubt! __________________ Sonisphere FMC Code: 1k949178

14-02-2012, 12:00	#8
petemc Moonshine Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Nr Liverpewl Posts: 4,371	Quantum Leap has the middle half of season 1. Why?! __________________ Thats no hamster, its a space station!

14-02-2012, 08:56	#2
Del Lardo Absinthe Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cambridge Posts: 2,539	I got it purely due to the Quidco thing. Can't see me keeping it past a month as right now the content is far too limited, with the exception of Ideal I doubt I'll watch anything on there.

14-02-2012, 12:17	#9
Haly Do you want to hide in my box? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14,941	I've been using it for just over a month now. The content may be a little limited compared to the US service but there's still plenty for me to watch. Means I can finally check out Breaking Bad for instance and get back to watching 24. Plus I've been rewatching Californication and The US Office. Few older films about that I've been enjoying too so I really haven't struggled to find something to watch. For £5.99, it seems a bargain to me. Saves me renting/buying boxsets which I know I'd have ended up doing! Looking forward to seeing the content expand. It's Only Sunny in Philadelphia was recently added and I've heard great things of that from US friends so I'm keen to see it. __________________ Halycopter

14-02-2012, 12:22	#10
petemc Moonshine Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Nr Liverpewl Posts: 4,371	I forgot to mention that the DNS change on the PS3 / 360 doesn't require you to sign up for any service as its not over http. Just change your dns and you can watch all the US Netflix shows. __________________ Thats no hamster, its a space station!