[KA-CHING] Time to Drop Netflix? - Comments Page 2

I am still too nervous to stream. I use multiple anti virus / anti malware on our computers... but how do I protect my network from something arriving via my Smart TV and affecting our computers?

I have Netflix, Amazon Prime and Acorn. Of the three, I would keep Netflix. Along with Netflix shows like Longmire, I enjoy its broad selection of sci-fi, documentaries and the Marvel/Netflix partnership. I've read that Netflix is planning to produce more shows and I'm pleased to help support that.

Amazon Prime is great for a little old lady with pets because I get pet food and other heavy, bulky things delivered to my door. There are several shows like The Americans that I follow on Prime.

I cannot understand why everyone is making a big deal out of this. We are very happy with Netflix because there's always something to watch. For the cost of Netflix we dropped all the cable premium channels and many more. Paying for all those channels was a waste of money. we have Roku and Amazon Prime as well and agree with Linda above and cut our monthly cost big time. We don't need 200+ channels and we don't miss them.
I stated why the big deal about Netflix when you can watch what you want when you want. we won't change a thing or say how to get Amazon Video cost cut as well as Amazon Prime. that sounds terrible , so if you have Prime keep one word in mind and it will save you tons of money. that word is " complain ".

We have DirecTV and stream Netflix and Amazon Prime (plus free stations including PBS) using a Roku. That works out very well for us, but we are eager to drop the most expensive component - DirecTV - once we can get regional sports through a streaming service. Thanks as always for your insights!

I've had Netflix for many years; first by DVD, then ONLY streaming a couple of years ago. I may stay with NF for the foreseeable future, but I REALLY dislike the inability to stream most recent movies, although I would gladly pay a rental fee beyond my subscription. Therefore, for recent films I rent online from a non-NF service.

I like Netflix at almost any price, but generally don't stream because the newest movies are only available on mailed DVD'S. If I ditched cable TV, there are programs I would miss. I would be subscribing to get those programs on my computer instead. I also subscribe to Hulu Plus for any broadcast programs I might have missed. Amazon prime is ok, but it would be a much better deal if there weren't so many exceptions. Wal Mart has a better deal than that, although it doesn't include streaming to my knowledge. For $50 a year you get free 2 day shipping with no exceptions.

I have had Netflix for about a year now, got rid of DISH, bought a Roku and am a happy camper, it is worth the subscription just to not have to see all the F..... commercials.

I am an Amazon prime member . I love the Amazon video selection and the TV selection and I will stay with them. I will never use Netflix . And Hulu is a joke .

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Way back then we got ‘basic’ television programing for free, paid for by the sponsors. Then the cable providers promised us commercial free programing if we paid the delivery service charge. That was a lie from the outset. The cable companies were soon joined by the satellite provides. We now have very high priced television service that, in all those decades, has never be able to deliver consistently high quality television service. Now knowing how unreliable the internet service is, you’re willing to pay streaming service companies to have your television viewing come to you by way of the internet, and knowing full well the initial price you pay will escalate far beyond that which you’re are currently paying? I’ll join you just as soon as the internet service providers can provide us with no less than 300mbps + or- 20mbps every second of every day for 365 days a year. Oh yeh, if I can afford it.

I'll stick with over the air tv. Living in the Chicago area there's more than enough stations to find something to watch and who wants to be glued to the TV 24/7?

I'm am Amazon Prime member for the shipping, but one original Amazon show I've liked is Bosch. If you like cop shows, give it a try. The second season wasn't as good as the first.

Thanks for the reminder about Netflix, Bob.

In Canada, Netflix selection is not as good as with the U.S. version. They have competition now from Shomi (a Netflix like streaming service jointly owned by the 2 largest Canadian cable services). I think it is an attempt to drive Netflix out of Canada at which time they would jack up prices. I cut cable years ago and as others have mentioned, feel the price of Netflix is a bargain.

Content is king. HD is overrated. Don't mind the price increase as long as the content is there. Netflix's original series are much better that the networks. At least these are not all structured for five minute sections with a grabber scene to keep you sitting through four or more minutes of commercials. TV shows were much better in the pre-Reagan years when the stations only had ten minutes every hour for commercials.

Alpha House on Amazon is great but I have seen little else to excite me.

Thanks for the article. I have been quite pleased with the Netflix and my better half is kept pretty comfortable with both Amazon and the other selections on ROKU.
AT&T UVERSE is about start a broadband allocation program and has not told the customers the down sides yet. Perhaps you have ways or connections to unfold the big secret here. I'm sure it's not all about trying to get people to bundle.
Thanks Again, Phil

Never had cable - never will. Why would I pay to have all of those commercials pumped into my house?? I've had Netflix dvd since day one. We get the latest titles faster. We use an antenna for almost 60 local channels and that's too much to keep up with as it is! oh, yeah, we have Ooma, Tracfone and I refill my ink tanks LOL! Frugality, reality and practicality go hand in hand around here. (ymmv)

Why does anyone pay to watch movies? stop paying & they will all go out of business.

Living in Central America at this time, Netflix is a life-saver and an absolut must for me!

Netflix makes us pay more here for far less available content in Australia. Many of us resorted to using a VPN to get full access until they blocked it recently.
Consequently we have downgraded back to just their basic plan for the limited offerings.