Netflix Expanding Video Streaming Business

**8bitbytes** · 01-31-2009 10:52 AM

Netflix: Streamers Rent Fewer DVDs « NewTeeVee

This could mean bad news for disc media. People are willing to sacrifice quality for convenience.

**Jason Whiddon** · 01-31-2009 03:05 PM

"DVD rentals will peak as early as 2013"

Doesnt worry me too much, thats 4 years away and we know how things change in technology. By the time dvd and br peak or begin to die, hsi and streaming will be able to accommodate better pq and audio.

**meStevo** · 01-31-2009 03:18 PM

I have movies and TV shows on DVD that we have in our watch instant queue as non-HD streaming selections for pure convenience only.

Hastings maintained that Netflix does not want to diversify its online video revenue streams, and thinks continuity around its monthly subscription brand is a better plan than breaking out into ad-supported or pay-per-view video.

Good stuff.

**Zookster** · 01-31-2009 04:21 PM

Just because it peaks, doesn't mean it instantly dies or content suddenly becomes less available. By 2013 there will be enough BD players (not too mention DVDs) out in the world that disc media won't go any where any time soon.

**Jason Whiddon** · 01-31-2009 04:23 PM

Hehe, considering VHS just died.

**jgantert** · 01-31-2009 11:43 PM

Originally Posted by 8bitbytes

Netflix: Streamers Rent Fewer DVDs « NewTeeVee

This could mean bad news for disc media. People are willing to sacrifice quality for convenience.

Well, let me know when Microwave Massacre hits Blu-Ray.

In the meantime, I'll just stream it in 4:3 SD. hehe

**meStevo** · 02-02-2009 01:41 PM

I don't like the idea really... but Netflix has some survey out to some people asking if they'd pay $9.99 for access to all of HBO's series (Sopranos, Six Feet Under, etc) for a $9.99 charge. I guess if their current shows appeared the day after they air or something this could be a pretty big deal... watch your HBO shows without subbing to a Cable or Sat provider.

There are some catalogs I'd pay more for, but would rather see them and a smaller price... something like $3.99 for access to all the Star Trek television series.

Give me the option to have to watch advertising before starting streams or something to offset these costs, please.

http://arstechnica.com/media/news/20...ng-channel.ars

The list of titles users are asked to consider at this cost in the survey:

**Zookster** · 02-02-2009 04:13 PM

LoL, I recently dropped HBO to save $11 on my cable bill since every movie they had coming out that I was interested in I had already gotten from Netflix on BD.