The cynic in me wonders how long they will permit this, 'threatening to them', option remain.
None are a perfect match for Netflix and none are perfect period, but here are some of your choices for DVD rentals or movie streaming/downloads:I've not read every reply in this thread, but what are the best options to replace Netflix?
Going to a movie theater is not a good option for us, since my wife needs English subtitles to get much out of the film. Do you know if there are any streaming services currently that support subtitles? I know Netflix has burned-in subtitles for some or all foreign language films, but what about English language films? Netflix has been saying for years that they were "working on it" but nothing so far AFAIK.None are a perfect match for Netflix and none are perfect period, but here are some of your choices for DVD rentals or movie streaming/downloads:
Not to mention going to first-run movies in theaters and older movies at film festivals.
- Amazon Instant Video
- Apple iTunes
- Blockbuster rentals by mail and On Demand
- Hulu and Hulu Plus
- Redbox
- Zediva
- Your own cable company
Who did I forget?
Are you talking about closed captioning for movies in English or about English subtitles for movies in other languages?Going to a movie theater is not a good option for us, since my wife needs English subtitles to get much out of the film. Do you know if there are any streaming services currently that support subtitles?
Actually both. My wife is Korean but wants to watch some English movies and needs subtitles/closed captioning to get much out of the movie. We both need English subtitles for anything else, but I find that closed captioning is valuable even for me for English movies.Are you talking about closed captioning for movies in English or about English subtitles for movies in other languages?
Actually both. My wife is Korean but wants to watch some English movies and needs subtitles/closed captioning to get much out of the movie. We both need English subtitles for anything else, but I find that closed captioning is valuable even for me for English movies.
iTunes offers closed captioning and subtitles on some rentable movies, but it's hit or miss. You'll have to read the individual movie descriptions or watch for the CC symbol to know which have these features.Actually both. My wife is Korean but wants to watch some English movies and needs subtitles/closed captioning to get much out of the movie. We both need English subtitles for anything else, but I find that closed captioning is valuable even for me for English movies.
Are you saying that Netflix now actually support subtitles for streaming content? I have not seen any announcement about that. Is it only for PC/Mac or also for set top boxes like ATV2? I was under the impression that they still had no support at all.Hulu does support subtitles on a lot of its content. I haven't paid for Hulu+, but if you watch TV programming, it's probably worth it. My take on it:
1) The streaming is not nearly robust as Netflix's Silverlight implementation. If your data speeds are not top notch (e.g. slow DSL), I think there's a lot more stuttering on Hulu than there is on Netflix. On the other hand, Hulu definitely supports awesomeness on sufficient bandwidth.
2) Hulu has a really nice full screen app -- very usable and nicely designed.
3) Their movie selection is not particularly useful. You're really paying for the TV episodes.
Are you saying that Netflix now actually support subtitles for streaming content? I have not seen any announcement about that. Is it only for PC/Mac or also for set top boxes like ATV2? I was under the impression that they still had no support at all.
None are a perfect match for Netflix and none are perfect period, but here are some of your choices for DVD rentals or movie streaming/downloads:
Not to mention going to first-run movies in theaters and older movies at film festivals.
- Amazon Instant Video
- Apple iTunes
- Blockbuster rentals by mail and On Demand
- Hulu and Hulu Plus
- Redbox
- Zediva
- Your own cable company
Who did I forget?
Hulu+ seems to be mostly tv shows?
Sadly, I feel this is a bad move for Netflix. Increasing the cost for DVD rentals is going to push the demand for piracy higher. The good side of this is that another company can gain the potential of undercutting the DVD mail and digital delivery service. The bad side of that is if that company does not force Netflix to reduce their prices, Netflix's bubble may pop.
Buy shares, or get off the pot.
What will happen to my account history if I drop rental DVDs and go only with the streaming service? I like having records of my history of rentals, the queue of movies I'd like to rent, and the ratings I've given to movies I've rented. I'm wondering if they'll keep all of that data in my account or purge the part based on DVD rentals.
Which is correct?
The account page in Netflix seems to say it's #2, but all of the articles in the media are warning customers that it's #1 (example, example, example, example).
- If you are currently signed up for the old hybrid plan (rentals and streaming) and do not change your account settings by September 1, Netflix will assume you want both plans and start charging you the higher rate.
- If you are currently signed up for the old hybrid plan (rentals and streaming) and do not change your account settings by the day of your monthly billing cycle, Netflix will assume you want both plans and start charging you the higher rate.
Are all the news reports wrong?
I'm not interested in paying their much higher hybrid rate so I will cancel my rental plan and go purely to streaming. But my billing date is late in the month and I might as well watch rentals until I have to cancel. Lots of other subscribers must have the same situation.
Not a big deal, but does anybody know?
Which is correct?
The account page in Netflix seems to say it's #2, but all of the articles in the media are warning customers that it's #1 (example, example, example, example).
- If you are currently signed up for the old hybrid plan (rentals and streaming) and do not change your account settings by September 1, Netflix will assume you want both plans and start charging you the higher rate.
- If you are currently signed up for the old hybrid plan (rentals and streaming) and do not change your account settings by the day of your monthly billing cycle, Netflix will assume you want both plans and start charging you the higher rate.
Are all the news reports wrong?
I'm not interested in paying their much higher hybrid rate so I will cancel my rental plan and go purely to streaming. But my billing date is late in the month and I might as well watch rentals until I have to cancel. Lots of other subscribers must have the same situation.
Not a big deal, but does anybody know?
Yes it does. It makes sense and it tells me what to do. Thanks.The new rate goes into affect the first billing cycle after the 1st of Sept. If you have already paid your August rate then go ahead and change it, the plan and rate will not change until you are billed again. I changed mine about a week ago to drop dvd rentals. I only will pay streaming in Sept. However since I had paid my membership for 8/16 to 9/15 I can sell select and received DVD's up until my next bill.
Hope this helps.