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[RevDM]

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Will probably get the half off prime account once my student prime expires this month.

 

[Weenerz]

I love my amazon prime subscription. I got it before they had movies and tv shows for free and it was a good deal even then, it's a steal now.

 

[tmdorsey]

Hmmm need to starting back checking Amazon's lineup.

 

[Ultima_5]

Wish it could stream to the consoles

 

[Flim Flam]

I wonder if they will have old episodes of Jackass

 

[derder]

I have a prime subscription for the shipping costs only. I guess I should check out their VOD...

 

[Zoe]

Do they actually have apps out for their service, or do you have to do everything through the browser?

 

[backflip10019]

We’re adding comedy with titles like Chappelle’s Show, The Sarah Silverman Program, Strangers with Candy, and Hot in Cleveland. And we’re adding reality TV with several past seasons of The Real World, Basketball Wives, and Jersey Shore.

Doesn't Netflix already have all of these?

 

[captive]

hey amazon, how bout you let me use your video service on an ipad, iphone, or apple tv? or PS3

 

[DMczaf]

They really need to get an app on PS3 and 360.

 

[AColdDay]

Amazon Prime is becoming an embarrassment of riches at this point!

Spoiler

I would be satisfied with the two day shipping by itself

 

[Flim Flam]

does Amazon have a streaming app for iOS similar to Netflix?

 

[RBH]

Amazon's service is still limited by the number of devices you can utilize it through.

But more competition is always good.

 

[Duane Cunningham]

It's awesome, and I've been an Amazon Prime customer for years, but I don't get much use out of the instant streaming services, and here's why:

Watch Prime Instant Videos on your Kindle Fire, Mac, PC, or Roku and select TVs, set-top boxes, and blu-ray players.

That needs to say 360, PS3, Wii or iOs device. All there is to it.

 

[Ultima_5]

hey amazon, how bout you let me use your video service on an ipad, iphone, or apple tv?

I doubt apple wants to draw attention away from their own video store, an amazon doesn't want to take features away from their own tablet =\

 

[Keylime]

hey amazon, how bout you let me use your video service on an ipad, iphone, or apple tv? or PS3

AppleTV would actually get me to take a look at it. If Hulu was offered on AppleTV or even streamable through the iPad and AirPlay'd to the AppleTV I'd be happy.

Not holding my breath, though.

 

[sazabirules]

I think most of those shows are already on Netflix.

 

[andycapps]

They really need to get an app on PS3 and 360.

This, get it to me on my consoles and my phone and I might switch.

I welcome any competition to Netflix. I want my service with them to be better, and this may help push them to do what they need to. I'm starting to wonder if they have the finances to weather this long-term.

 

[R2D4]

Doesn't Netflix already have all of these?

What if you don't have netflix?

 

[ronito]

Until they're on consoles it's more like "You're almost in check."

 

[AColdDay]

Wish it could stream to the consoles

If I'm not mistaken PlayOn works on consoles and has an Amazon Video On Demand Plugin. PlayOn is pretty great, I use the Giantbomb plugin to watch Jeff Gerstmann drink out of jars and answer questions.

 

[teiresias]

I have Prime, but still keep netflix because they at least bother to have a PS3 application.

 

[captive]

I doubt apple wants to draw attention away from their own video store, an amazon doesn't want to take features away from their own tablet =\

yea cause netflix app isnt available on iphone, ipad, or apple tv....

 

[RevDM]

I think most of those shows are already on Netflix.

Point being is that this will ultimately be cheaper than Netflix by about $30 a year + all the benefits of having a Prime account.

 

[backflip10019]

What if you don't have netflix?

Well, that post was more a commentary on the thread title, because it's not like Amazon is really offering anything more than Netflix already is (and is allowing to be streamed on consoles, Apple products, etc.).

Point being is that this will ultimately be cheaper than Netflix by about $30 a year + all the benefits of having a Prime account.

Right, but it's not streamable anywhere else than online and on Amazon's tablets, which is essentially the whole reason why I use Netflix in the first place.

 

[Tim-E]

If people are complaining about Netflix's selection, why are they parroting this as a huge win for Amazon when it's just a bunch of shit Netflix already has?

 

[andycapps]

Until they're on consoles it's more like "You're almost in check."

I think it's more like, you're far from being in "check." The shocking statistic a while back was that most people consume Netflix through a Wii of all places. Guess it's because so many people have them. Not even an HD signal. I do use one in my bedroom but for living room it's mainly PS3.

 

[Ultima_5]

yea cause netflix app isnt available on iphone, ipad, or apple tv....

Netflix doesn't have a tablet

 

[gcubed]

until they have an app for phones, tablets or consoles... sorry bezos.

 

[Kosmo]

I have both and NEVER check Amazon's selection.

 

[Duane Cunningham]

Well, if they match Netflix in selection and accessibility, they win, because Prime is cheaper and also gets you all the free shipping stuff.

 

[Duress]

Uhhh VH1 and MTV? That doesn't sound good to me

Comedey Central, TV Land, and Nickelodeon? I'm okay with that.

 

[Ninja Scooter]

Give me a ps3 app where I can also rent new releases in HD a la carte and I'll drop Netflix like a bad habit.

 

[R2D4]

You can stream Amazon and Netflix and a bunch of other channels with a $50 Roku. Problems solved.

 

[Zaraki_Kenpachi]

I doubt apple wants to draw attention away from their own video store, an amazon doesn't want to take features away from their own tablet =\

Because all streaming services have been blocked? Did apple themselves show off the netflix app?

 

[Zoe]

Well, if they match Netflix in selection and accessibility, they win, because Prime is cheaper and also gets you all the free shipping stuff.

And since they don't have that, it's nowhere near "check."

 

[LuchaShaq]

I'd care more if I ever enjoyed any show on any of those channels besides the chapel show.

 

[RevDM]

ITT: GAF criticizes my use of Chess terminology.

 

[gcubed]

You can stream Amazon and Netflix and a bunch of other channels with a $50 Roku. Problems solved.

leaning tower of connected devices in my entertainment center. no thank you. I'm not going to pay $50 because Amazon is stupid

 

[Zaraki_Kenpachi]

And since they don't have that, it's nowhere near "check."

I'm still confused why they don't have something on android at least with the kindle fire being out. Isn't that using android?

ITT: GAF criticizes my use of Chess terminology.

Or your history of horrible thread titles.

 

[Duane Cunningham]

You can stream Amazon and Netflix and a bunch of other channels with a $50 Roku. Problems solved.

Question: is there a Roku (or similar device) that also lets you tune in digital OTA channels? Because if so, that's probably the "drop cable" tipping point for me.

 

[backflip10019]

You can stream Amazon and Netflix and a bunch of other channels with a $50 Roku. Problems solved.

But this doesn't make sense for anyone who already uses Netflix on consoles. Pay $50 to save ~$30 by switching to Prime? Doesn't make sense.

 

[Rookje]

Boxee support plz.

 

[MechDX]

You can stream Amazon and Netflix and a bunch of other channels with a $50 Roku. Problems solved.

Yeah because I need ANOTHER box pugged into my TV.

 

[Nemo]

Doesn't Netflix already have all of these?

Well they have to play catch up first

 

[Zoe]

Question: is there a Roku (or similar device) that also lets you tune in digital OTA channels? Because if so, that's probably the "drop cable" tipping point for me.

Your TV can't?

 

[ChiTownBuffalo]

Uhm, if you combine NetFlix and Hulu Plus on your console, isn't this what you get anyway?

 

[R2D4]

Question: is there a Roku (or similar device) that also lets you tune in digital OTA channels? Because if so, that's probably the "drop cable" tipping point for me.

No that would be the tuner that is built into your TV unless you have a really old HDTV.

 

[Phoenix]

I have both and NEVER check Amazon's selection.

Ditto. I brought up the store on my Kindle Fire when I was testing yesterday and I still didn't find anything I wanted to watch so I figured I'd check back in another 90 days.

 

[RevDM]

Or your history of horrible thread titles.

Touche.