Because it's 7.99. That's the price of a old used movie at like 7/11. You really can't beat that price.
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Netflix Now Offering 1080p Streaming on New Apple TV with Direct iTunes Store Account Billing
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Because it's 7.99. That's the price of a old used movie at like 7/11. You really can't beat that price.
The update is coming today. Not yet available.
Right now, I don't see the need to replace my ATV2 either. The only difference is 1080p. 720p looks great to me and it already taxes my bandwidth limit every month. I'm fine with the new UI on AppleTV2.
I've been wanting to get a new Apple TV for the upstairs and this gives me an excuse. Tv upstairs is 720 p so I will move the old Apple TV there and the new one will be downstairs in the Living Room.
I wish they would get HBO Go and some other streaming services.
Yes I did predict it!
I love Chuck, sad it's over, but weird that you found my blog, I just recently started updating it and was coming here to mention it and voila!
I love Chuck, sad it's over, but weird that you found my blog, I just recently started updating it and was coming here to mention it and voila!
That sounds like a bad joke from the TV series Chuck ala Jeffster.... but funny!
also the netflix move was predicted on a blog I read http://digg.com/newsbar/topnews/apple_ipad_event_march_7_predictions
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I'm wondering if YouTube still looks like crap on the new appletv. Anyone seen something on this around the net?
I'm wondering if YouTube still looks like crap on the new appletv. Anyone seen something on this around the net?
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How much bandwidth do you figure one needs to stream 1080p with 5.1 audio?
How much bandwidth do you figure one needs to stream 1080p with 5.1 audio?
netlflix doesnt look great either
i have wideband 60 down and netflix still is pixilated. not sure how 1080p helps that
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i have 60 down 20 up wideband and it looks like crap. Vudu on the other hand looks like a blu-ray in comparison
i have wideband 60 down and netflix still is pixilated. not sure how 1080p helps that
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i have 60 down 20 up wideband and it looks like crap. Vudu on the other hand looks like a blu-ray in comparison
Yep, as others have said - if I'm stuttering at 720p, 1080 won't help that. Besides, 70% of my online viewing is Hulu. And this this release doesn't help that.
No Hulu
No app store
Really, I would have gladly traded 1080 for even one of the above two capabilities. I will still be forced to use a Roku for 70% of my online viewing (Hulu). And, since switching is a pain, I'll probably use the Roku for all of my online viewing. But my old ATV is a nice AirPlay device, for my on-premise content.
No Hulu
No app store
Really, I would have gladly traded 1080 for even one of the above two capabilities. I will still be forced to use a Roku for 70% of my online viewing (Hulu). And, since switching is a pain, I'll probably use the Roku for all of my online viewing. But my old ATV is a nice AirPlay device, for my on-premise content.
Do you guys think that Apple is charging Netflix a 30% fee for Netflix subscriptions originating or renewing from the Apple TV like they do for magazine subscriptions in the App Store?
I would think not just because Apple is still far from being a dominant player in TV, but you never know.
I would think not just because Apple is still far from being a dominant player in TV, but you never know.
From what I can see, I have to use iTunes billing for Netflix on the ATV2. I don't see any way to use my existing account, and the screen that appears when I launch Netflix on the ATV2 after the upgrade seems to have forgotten my account credentials. WTF?
Update: Looks like the misleading wording is just a new EULA. Once you click through, if you have a previous Netflix streaming account, it's active. Nevermind.
Update: Looks like the misleading wording is just a new EULA. Once you click through, if you have a previous Netflix streaming account, it's active. Nevermind.
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Do you guys know if this new software fixes the constant pausing while watching Netflix through the ATV2?
I'm on a decent aDSL2 connection with 8-9mbps and the ATV2 pauses and buffers every minute making it impossible to watch Netflix content.
There is definitely something wrong with the ATV2 software and Netflix because it works perfectly when I stream Netflix content to my iPad or even through my PS3, using exactly the same wireless setup.
I was about to send the ATV2 back under warranty or get an exchange...
I'm on a decent aDSL2 connection with 8-9mbps and the ATV2 pauses and buffers every minute making it impossible to watch Netflix content.
There is definitely something wrong with the ATV2 software and Netflix because it works perfectly when I stream Netflix content to my iPad or even through my PS3, using exactly the same wireless setup.
I was about to send the ATV2 back under warranty or get an exchange...
I love Netflix in the UK, there's a lot of good kids content with no adverts, it saves me a fortune i.e. "Daaaad can I get a (insert latest toys name here) please?"
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I get them from supermarkets, catalogue stores etc. Look on deals websites, hotukdeals is one I check on, I'm sure there'll be something similar in the US.
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I get them from supermarkets, catalogue stores etc. Look on deals websites, hotukdeals is one I check on, I'm sure there'll be something similar in the US.
Regarding 20% off iTunes gift cards: The deal only comes up every so often, and you have to act quick or you will miss it. I'm constantly checking slickdeals.net so I find out about these kinds of deals. The last two times (this year), it was through Best Buy. I don't remember if there was a limit to how many you could buy, but I bought $150 worth of credit at 20% off last time. It was digital only last time (meaning you didn't get a physical gift card, you got a code in e-mail).
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I just ordered the new Apple TV. I've been waiting for 1080P to buy one. AirPlay Mirroring in the upcoming OS X Mountain Lion sealed the deal for me, as that is a pretty killer feature. 720P is adequate for most TV, and might even be adequate for AirPlay Mirroring from OS X if you sit far away from your TV, but I figured an 1080P version was around the corner so I waited.
There is also an existing app "AirParrot" that supposedly already gives you AirPlay Mirroring in OS X. Might be worth the $10 while I wait for Mountain Lion.
I am also wondering about this. Hope someone can let us know as I cancelled my netflix streaming because of the constant pauses and rebuffering
Also having this issue (and perfect playback on my Mac mini HTPC), but after updating and doing five minutes of test playback, it seemed okay...
Wow, I'd check your router settings, I never had pixelation problems and I had like 10 or 20 down and 750k up.... Also I know you can change stream quality on the netflix website http://www.technobuffalo.com/companies/netflix-offering-different-stream-quality-options-for-those-with-data-caps/
how about stream HD on new ipad? very expensive data use 4G LTE sure is fast...fast to eat up data and fast to rack up the bills..
but yeah netflix needs more videos/better ones.. why did i even reactivate my accountapple needs to buy netflix
4G LTE sure is fast...fast to eat up data and fast to rack up the bills..but yeah netflix needs more videos/better ones.. why did i even reactivate my account
apple needs to buy netflix Seems like it's working now mate... watched an entire movie without a single pause... as I said, before it used to buffer every minute.
Problem fixed!