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  • Need Netflix Worry Over Apple's Movie Rentals?
    In the future (read: 3-5 years) I think you will see the convergence of PC and TV more widespread and because of that Apple is setting itself up perfectly for that. For the short term Netflix is not in deep trouble because most people would rather have the actual DVD so they can watch it when they want, whereas the 24-hour window to watch a movie is just not a viable model. People want to watch their movies when they want, so that won't be enticing to pay $3-5 for a movie and only be able to watch it within that time.

    One thing Netflix needs to work on is their "watch now" feature because from personal experience I have tried to get it to work 3 separate times since they've introduced it. And every time I get buffering problems, yet I have Verizon Fios, a fast computer, great video card, etc. No matter what I do there is ALWAYS a lag that makes me shut it off before I can finish watching it. And even bigger is the inability to make it true fullscreen as well as the poor video quality, it's like trying to watch a full movie on youtube...not fun. Apple's trailers are a testament to the quality they bring to the table and Netflix really needs to step up to the plate and improve the quality otherwise they will be on the losing regardless of their past successes.
    Jan 16 17:54 pm |Rating: 0 0 |Link to Comment |View article

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