lonesomexloveus Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 http://www.zdnet.com/blog/btl/netflix-dramatically-alters-streaming-and-dvd-subscription-plans/52247 vNetflix subscribers are going to have some choices to make as the online rental service has dramatically changed its DVD and streaming plans, tacking on a few new options as well.Let’s cover the new subscription offers first: $7.99 a month for 1 DVD out at-a-time plan $11.99 a month for 2 DVDs out at-a-time plan Now, here’s where it gets messy. Netflix is dividing up its unlimited plans for online streaming and DVDs. That means users will no longer be able to have both unlimited Watch Instantly access and be able to rent as many DVDs per month (either one, two or three out at-a-time plans) at they want on the same subscription. Here’s how it will look now: Plan 1: Unlimited Streaming (no DVDs) for $7.99 a month Plan 2: Unlimited DVDs, 1 out at-a-time (no streaming), for $7.99 a month For subscribers who still want both unlimited streaming and at least the unlimited one DVD out at-a-time plan, they’ll have to fork over $15.98 per month (thus, $7.99 + $7.99). For reference, up until now, the rate for the comparative unlimited DVD and streaming plan has been $9.99 per month. a 60% price hike if you want dvd + streaming is pretty substantial. they really have very few new movies on streaming, and i mainly watch older television series on there. in my opinion, they should have offered a slightly discounted rate for both, say $12.99 or $13.99. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Lame. I know they have a lot more fees now, but didn't the prices just go up a few bucks recently? I may need to cancel and go the gray area route of icefilms, or just cancel my blu-ray service from netflix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cactusbot Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Definitely going to cancel and pirate shit more. Up da punx! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjaicomo Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 I will pay it. Netflix is the greatest step forward in home entertainment since the VCR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonesomexloveus Posted July 12, 2011 Author Share Posted July 12, 2011 I will pay it. Netflix is the greatest step forward in home entertainment since the VCR. oh, i'll probably pay it. i just like whining about it first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjaicomo Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Also, I will cancel DVDs. I have probably only watched 10 actual DVDs from Netflix in the past year. Instant Watch is my wheel house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonesomexloveus Posted July 12, 2011 Author Share Posted July 12, 2011 my only problem with cancelling dvds is that the new releases selection on streaming is almost non-existent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkie Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 I might switchover to Hulu then, they have same selection of "old" stuff + do have current tv shows too. And it streams on the xbox too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mariawithoneeye Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 my only problem with cancelling dvds is that the new releases selection on streaming is almost non-existent. yeah that's the catch which is really unfortunate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xjustinxschwierx Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 OMG, like 4 real? it's still a goddamn steal, you people are fucking cheap and whiny if you're complaining about this. If you can't afford $6 more dollars a month for the home delivery service, then you can't afford the $10 it costs now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrangerwithcandy Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 OMG, like 4 real?it's still a goddamn steal, you people are fucking cheap and whiny if you're complaining about this. If you can't afford $6 more dollars a month for the home delivery service, then you can't afford the $10 it costs now. This made me laugh and I agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travis Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Ive been meaning to go down to 1 bluray at a time instead of 2. Ill do that and keep the instant streaming. I use the streaming nearly every day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cactusbot Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 OMG, like 4 real?it's still a goddamn steal, you people are fucking cheap and whiny if you're complaining about this. If you can't afford $6 more dollars a month for the home delivery service, then you can't afford the $10 it costs now. Horrible argument. If my favorite local restaurant increased their prices 60%, I would stop eating there, not because I couldn't afford it, but because there are other alternatives the reap similar benefits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonesomexloveus Posted July 12, 2011 Author Share Posted July 12, 2011 I use the streaming nearly every day. same here. the actual dollar cost of it doesn't irk me so much as the 60% price hike, and the fact that they're not offering any sort of packaged deal discount for their longtime subscribers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benchwarmer Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 I can never find much I want to watch on the Instant service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonesomexloveus Posted July 12, 2011 Author Share Posted July 12, 2011 i stream a lot of documentaries and older television shows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 OMG, like 4 real?it's still a goddamn steal, you people are fucking cheap and whiny if you're complaining about this. If you can't afford $6 more dollars a month for the home delivery service, then you can't afford the $10 it costs now. Horrible argument. If my favorite local restaurant increased their prices 60%, I would stop eating there, not because I couldn't afford it, but because there are other alternatives the reap similar benefits. Correct. Amazon video on demand is only $70/year, plus you get free 2 day shipping on purchases from their site. The only negative is lack of stand alone support right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynamitekid Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 This kinda sucks. It's still pretty cheap for what you get I guess but this feels like a price gauge because of how dominant their service is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonesomexloveus Posted July 12, 2011 Author Share Posted July 12, 2011 Horrible argument. If my favorite local restaurant increased their prices 60%, I would stop eating there, not because I couldn't afford it, but because there are other alternatives the reap similar benefits. Correct. Amazon video on demand is only $70/year, plus you get free 2 day shipping on purchases from their site. The only negative is lack of stand alone support right now. how does their selection compare to netflix, though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snaggle Von Swift Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 pretty sure the streaming was already $7.99 a month, so no complaints from me as that's all I do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseydave77 Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 God Bless the NYC Public Library system. They stay current with movies and I can put them on hold online and have them sent to the branch across the street for pick up. They are dabbling in downloadable movies but nothing good for Mac yet - that's the drawback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
000000 Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 pretty sure the streaming was already $7.99 a month, so no complaints from me as that's all I do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsterrod Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Yeah, I'll stick with the streaming and have to do without the DVD that inevitably sits on my coffee table for 2 months before being returned unwatched. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Correct. Amazon video on demand is only $70/year, plus you get free 2 day shipping on purchases from their site. The only negative is lack of stand alone support right now. how does their selection compare to netflix, though? It's pretty much the same stuff, just a bit less since they just started the service recently. I'm pretty sure you can browse through it all without the prime membership. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clydeftones Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 I have no problem with this, Netflix was a huge part of destroying the video rental market and now are now actively bidding against networks and cable companies for programming. They secured David Fincher's TV show starring Kevin Spacey called House of Cards and at peak times are the source of 30% of US internet use. It would be insane and borderline irresponsible to not increase costs when taking huge steps with the scope of service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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