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Old 10-05-2010, 10:53 AM   #161
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I just find it rather annoying that new releases are available on the US Netflix and not in Canada.
Is this the case? I have never looked at the US catalogue myself but have heard that the selection of new releases stateside is minimal too.
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Old 10-05-2010, 11:36 AM   #162
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I read somewhere the CEO of Netflix say they aren't offering New Releases right away, because they are not in the market to challenge our providers, who all now offer on demand on new release movies.

Netflix is a great option if you're someone who enjoys just browsing a library of movies for something that jumps out at you.

If you're the type of renter that goes to Blockbuster to find a specific movie, this isn't for you. If you're the type that will go and look through all the older movies, the comedy, horror, action shelves, hoping to see something that will trigger the want to watch, Netflix is catered more to you.

Since moving to Bell about 2 years ago, my wife and I missed the On Demand service we had with Shaw... being able to search through hundreds of older movies. It was easy to get signed up on Netflix when it popped up.

BTW... I've watched all of the Godzilla cartoons atleast 3 times each since starting up with Netflix. My 2 year old loves them.
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Old 10-05-2010, 11:45 AM   #163
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I'm loving being able to watch shows that I've always wanted to watch but never had access to (i.e. Mad Men).
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Old 10-05-2010, 01:27 PM   #164
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I'm loving being able to watch shows that I've always wanted to watch but never had access to (i.e. Mad Men).

Same here. The BBC content alone is enough to make me happy. It's fun browsing through the catalog and finding a movie or tv show that I haven't seen or thought about in years. Easily worth the 8 bucks a month.
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Old 10-05-2010, 02:23 PM   #165
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Same here. The BBC content alone is enough to make me happy. It's fun browsing through the catalog and finding a movie or tv show that I haven't seen or thought about in years. Easily worth the 8 bucks a month.
Bingo. I'd probably pay a respectable amount just to have access to the bbc content.
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Old 10-05-2010, 04:52 PM   #166
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Blockbuster sent me an email today, letting me know I could have unlimited rentals for $9.99. It is just on my phone so I don't have any details yet.

Still, I am probably more inclined to have it streamed than be forced to play it on my dvd player.

Edit: Turns out it isn't for new releases, pretty much matching the current NetFlix model, but you can only have 1 DVD out at a time. Seriously if they want me to drive to the freaking store in between movies, or discs of a TV series they have a serious hole in their head.
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Old 10-06-2010, 10:13 AM   #167
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Blockbuster sent me an email today, letting me know I could have unlimited rentals for $9.99. It is just on my phone so I don't have any details yet.
We actually did this the month before Netflix came out, and it kinda made sense as we have a 2 year old Disney freak in our house. We didn't abuse it, but we got our money's worth out of it.

But with Netflix, there's so much family and children content to keep the little guy occupied, I think the only reason I would step foot in a BBV is to rent a new release or buy a previously viewed Bluray, maybe once a month.
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Old 10-06-2010, 10:30 AM   #168
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Globe and Mail had a review of Netflix Canada yesterday:

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/...rticle1743107/

I still haven't tried it out as it doesn't work with the Xbox yet, but I'm eager to check it out once it does. I want to watch stuff on my tv, not my PC.

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Old 10-11-2010, 09:43 PM   #169
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I've been using Nexflix through my Apple TV and it's pretty good I guess. TBQH I expected it to be a little better. I don't mind the movie selection, however it would be nice if they would offer new releases.

Has anyone else noticed that it freezes from time to time during movies? I can only assume it's buffering but it's quite annoying.
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Old 10-11-2010, 10:07 PM   #170
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So I just got an xbox and I am trying to download netflix but can't find it? I. Allready have it on my ps3's I just can't seem to find where to download it on xbox. First time using this thing
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Old 10-11-2010, 10:20 PM   #171
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So I just got an xbox and I am trying to download netflix but can't find it? I. Allready have it on my ps3's I just can't seem to find where to download it on xbox. First time using this thing
You can't find it because it doesn't exist....yet.

Supposedly within a few weeks but nothing solid that I have seen.
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Old 10-11-2010, 11:07 PM   #172
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So I just got an xbox and I am trying to download netflix but can't find it? I. Allready have it on my ps3's I just can't seem to find where to download it on xbox. First time using this thing
You'll be able to use Netflix on your XBox 360 when Microsoft releases their fall dashboard update whenever that is.
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Old 10-12-2010, 08:10 AM   #173
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oh dang! I thought they all ready did. When I was googling is it true that only Gold members get access to Netflix? I have no need to pay for xbox live as I don't really game all that much and am just using it to watch dvds and as a mediaserver/netflix
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Old 10-12-2010, 08:37 AM   #174
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oh dang! I thought they all ready did. When I was googling is it true that only Gold members get access to Netflix? I have no need to pay for xbox live as I don't really game all that much and am just using it to watch dvds and as a mediaserver/netflix
Why aren't you just using your PS3 for these things? Or is it on a different TV?
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Old 10-12-2010, 09:23 AM   #175
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Different TV.

I have 1 ps3 set for family room
1 Ps3 for home theater in basement
1 xbox for bedroom streaming

anybody looking to trade an ps3 for an xbox see buy sell forum!

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Old 10-12-2010, 09:50 AM   #176
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Have there been any new releases since the service debuted in Canada? I love the idea of Netflix, especially coupled with the new AppleTV, but I was really hoping for a more regular release schedule. Ideally you'd get several movies and a few TVs shows added like every Thursday or something.
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Things that I hadn't seen before pops up on my lists all the time, but I don't think it's new stuff added, just stuff I hadn't uncovered yet.

The "New Releases" lists haven't changed, that I've noticed.
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Have there been any new releases since the service debuted in Canada? I love the idea of Netflix, especially coupled with the new AppleTV, but I was really hoping for a more regular release schedule. Ideally you'd get several movies and a few TVs shows added like every Thursday or something.
Here is the RSS feed of their new releases:

http://www.netflix.ca/NewWatchInstantlyRSS
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Old 10-13-2010, 09:47 AM   #179
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Super Troopers? Gridiron Gang?

Teen Wolf FREAKIN Too?

Those are the new releases?

I look forward to being 90 years old and getting to watch Avatar on it.
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Do they have Teen Wolf one? They fricken better.

I hope they amp up the releases for holiday themes like Christmas and Halloween and whatnot. Be easier then trying to decide which movie to download for that x-mas spirit crap.
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