Netflix is putting the hurt on prices!

[LocutusOfBorg]

Netflix going up even more, doubt it'll help long waits. The 3 out at time I had with BR was $21, now itll be $24. Sheesh.

That's why I dropped bluray. By my calculations that's a 14% price hike. No thank you.

 

[Ramy]

I have dropped down to 1 disc out now, due to the price hike.

 

[Jamey K]

Agree....the streaming quality is just not there yet. In fact, I'm going to drop streaming and go down to one dvd at a time.

 

[mdram]

you can drop streaming? and just do dvds?

 

[long_time_DNC]

I don't see that streaming costs extra anywhere...

 

[gadgtfreek]

The few HD titles Ive watched on the Oppo look real good. Sd not so much.

 

[Ronnie-]

I havent had a problem at all with the streaming PQ. Obviously not Blu-Ray, but much of it is comparable to sat HD (or close anyway).

 

[gadgtfreek]

I watched Centurion and Valhalla Rising, looked very good.

 

[Ramy]

I don't see that streaming costs extra anywhere...

There is a one disc out at a time one, that doesn't include streaming.

 

[yaz96]

My one disc out at a time includes streaming.

 

[mdram]

There is a one disc out at a time one, that doesn't include streaming.

link? everything i see includes streaming
i even emailed them
since i cant stream i dont want to pay for it hence, i havent joined them
heck it should be 50% cheaper if you take out streaming

 

[gadgtfreek]

All Plans:

Unlimited Plans

Watching instantly (no DVDs)

• Watch Instantly Unlimited $7.99 a month
  
  • Watch instantly as often as you want on your PC, Mac or TV
  • Includes Starz Play service

Watching instantly and DVD

• Exchange DVDs as often as you want
• Watch instantly as often as you want on your PC, Mac, or TV
• Our premium unlimited plans include Starz Play service

• 1 DVD out at-a-time+ unlimited instant watching
  $9.99 a month $11.99 a month with Blu-ray
• 2 DVDs out at-a-time+ unlimited instant watching
  $14.99 a month $17.99 a month with Blu-ray
• You are currently on this plan:
• 3 DVDs out at-a-time+ unlimited instant watching
  $19.99 a month $23.99 a month with Blu-ray
• 4 DVDs out at-a-time+ unlimited instant watching
  $27.99 a month $32.99 a month with Blu-ray
• 5 DVDs out at-a-time+ unlimited instant watching
  $34.99 a month $40.99 a month with Blu-ray
• 6 DVDs out at-a-time+ unlimited instant watching
  $41.99 a month $48.99 a month with Blu-ray
• 7 DVDs out at-a-time+ unlimited instant watching
  $48.99 a month $56.99 a month with Blu-ray
• 8 DVDs out at-a-time+ unlimited instant watching
  $55.99 a month $64.99 a month with Blu-ray

Hide Additional Unlimited Plans
Limited Plans

• 1 DVD out at-a-time(limit 2 rentals a month)
  $4.99 a month $5.99 a month with Blu-ray
  
  • Watch instantly (up to 2 hours a month) on your PC or Mac
  • A Netflix ready device cannot be used with this plan
  • Starz Play and live Starz Play TV channel are not available
• Starz Play Only (no DVDs) $6.99 a month
  
  • Only includes access to Starz Play and live Starz Play TV channel
  • Unlimited streaming of Starz Play
  • No DVD rentals are included

 

[mdram]

hhhmmm, i know you got it off thier site, but i cannot find it.
guess you have to create a login and sign up for a trial

oh and even the limited plan includes 2 hours of streaming a month

i want one with 0 streaming
my figure is this
1 DVD out at-a-time+ unlimited instant watching
$9.99 a month $11.99 a month with Blu-ray
subtract the 7.99 for stremaing only and get
1dvd out at a time for 2.99 or 4.99 with blueray
no limits per month
that i would think about

 

[gadgtfreek]

You have to have an account to see all that.

 

[mdram]

aaahh, no wonder i couldnt see it then. they are hiding it until i sign up.
bad business, runs people away, well some anyway.
guess i'll fire off an email to them

uuummmm, they hide thier email too!

 

[DarrellP]

mdram, if you find a contact email, I'd appreciate if you could post it here. I've scoured the website and can't find anything but a phone number. Thanks.

 

[mdram]

mdram, if you find a contact email, I'd appreciate if you could post it here. I've scoured the website and can't find anything but a phone number. Thanks.

a did a search and came up with this
publicrelations@netflix.com
it didnt bounce back

 

[TheForce]

Netflix game plan is to reduce availability of DVD and BD mail out media and go all streaming in 2011. They have determined that is a far greater profit picture for their future. ( Personally, I think it all depends on the outcome of Net Neutrality debate ) If the ISP's are allowed to charge premium data rates to the media streaming businesses, in addition to the users, we could see people realizing that downloading media content is too expensive vs. renting a DVD. Do not judge the streaming quality limitations based on today's technology. Netflix content will become more and more HD DD5.1 available as the calendar advances. One thing is certain, we're in a transition right now but the direction for the future is a desire to go all streaming. In 10 years I think you will find availability of DVD and BD media about as prolific as you see VHS tapes today!

 

[Ramy]

Hide Additional Unlimited Plans
Limited Plans

• 1 DVD out at-a-time(limit 2 rentals a month)
  $4.99 a month $5.99 a month with Blu-ray
  
  
  • Watch instantly (up to 2 hours a month) on your PC or Mac
  • A Netflix ready device cannot be used with this plan
  • Starz Play and live Starz Play TV channel are not available

This was the one I was thinking of, but it still has streaming.

 

[mdram]

Netflix game plan is to reduce availability of DVD and BD mail out media and go all streaming in 2011. They have determined that is a far greater profit picture for their future. ( Personally, I think it all depends on the outcome of Net Neutrality debate ) If the ISP's are allowed to charge premium data rates to the media streaming businesses, in addition to the users, we could see people realizing that downloading media content is too expensive vs. renting a DVD. Do not judge the streaming quality limitations based on today's technology. Netflix content will become more and more HD DD5.1 available as the calendar advances. One thing is certain, we're in a transition right now but the direction for the future is a desire to go all streaming. In 10 years I think you will find availability of DVD and BD media about as prolific as you see VHS tapes today!

that may be, but they may lose subs. many people dont have access to, or dont want to pay for, high speed internet.
dvd players are cheap, heck br are cheaper everyday.
guess i'll just buy em