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What might come as a surprise for many people is not that Netflix will cease selling used DVDs, but that Netflix was actually selling used DVDs in the first place. Selling "previously viewed DVDs" (as Netflix calls them--sort of like how used car salesmen sell "previously-owned vehicles"), has been part of the services that Netflix has offered for sometime, with some discs selling for as little as $5.99. But after November 30, Netflix will no longer offer this service, so that it can focus on its "core business" of "delivering great movie rentals to you on DVD by mail and instantly to the computer and TV" as the company recently reported on its blog.
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via Hot Hardware @ 16:05 5th Nov
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PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Netflix, Inc. (NFLX), the world's largest online movie rental service, today announced that Netflix members can have thousands of movies and TV episodes instantly streamed to the TV via the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system when the New Xbox Experience premieres nationwide tomorrow. Adding to a growing number of Netflix-ready devices, the Xbox 360 is the only game and entertainment console that lets users instantly watch movies and TV episodes streamed from Netflix to the TV. There is no additional monthly fee for Netflix members who are also Xbox LIVE Gold members.
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via Houston Chronicle @ 5:03 18th Nov
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LOS GATOS, Calif., Nov. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Netflix, Inc. , the world's largest online movie rental service, today announced that Netflix members can have thousands of movies and TV episodes instantly streamed to the TV via the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system when the New Xbox Experience premieres nationwide tomorrow. Adding to a growing number of Netflix-ready devices, the Xbox 360 is the only game and entertainment console that lets users instantly watch movies and TV episodes streamed from Netflix to the TV. There is no additional monthly fee for Netflix members who are also Xbox LIVE Gold members.
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via Stockwatch @ 5:04 18th Nov
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CNet is reporting that Netflix has opened up its "Watch Instantly" feature to Mac users (here is Netflix's blog entry). They accomplished this by using Microsoft's Silverlight technology on both platforms, abandoning the Windows Media Player solution that had been employed in the first, Windows-only, version. Silverlight's DRM capabilities meet Netflix's needs, apparently. Netflix warns that this is beta software. Mac users can opt in here, then watch instantly with Safari or Firefox 2+, with the Silverlight plugin in place. Movie selection is somewhat limited.
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via Slashdot @ 9:37 3rd Nov
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giz-netflix-image.jpgOne more perk for Netflix (NFLX) subscribers with Microsoft (MSFT) Xbox 360s: They'll be able to watch a tiny selection of hi-def movies from Netflix’s “Watch Instantly” service, starting next month. Netflix will make 300 titles available in HD in addition to 12,000 titles offered in a standard resolution format.
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via Silicon Alley Insider @ 16:44 29th Oct
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Sweet! It looks like HD video content is very much going to be a reality from Netflix; and the Xbox 360 is going to be the first to bring it to users. According to Engadget, who’ve just published a hands-on impression article on the New Xbox Experience (NXE), state that the “quality was stunning.” Darren Murph at Engadget followed up on this new feature and discovered that HD Netflix Streaming is currently in a “soft launch” with about 300 titles available for viewing. Interestingly, neither Netflix’s Watch Instantly for PC, Netflix Playber by Roku, LG BD300 or Samsung P2500/P2550 Blu-ray players will be able to access or play any of the new HD content — at least for now.
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via Windows Vista Magazine @ 10:24 19th Nov
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Netflix recently informed its subscribers that, starting on December 15th, it would stop shipping movies on the HD DVD high-definition format. This is the final move in the company's backing of the winning HD format, Blu-ray, after Netflix announced back in February that it would stop purchasing movies recorded on the HD DVD format. In the letter to its subscribers, Netflix told them any current HD DVD title will be substituted with the same movie on standard DVD as of December 15th, making the transition seamless and not requiring them to take any actions.
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via Electronista @ 5:45 15th Nov
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Netflix is calling this a "soft launch" since it is only rolling out such a small number of videos for HD streaming. The move mostly serves to stake a claim in the HD streaming market as opposed to being a full offering. Contrary to what others are reporting, HD streaming will be available on all streaming devices when it premieres with the New Xbox Experience. That means that the Roku, LG, and Samsung boxes will all be able to stream these HD movies, in addition to the Xbox 360. The PC and Mac based versions of Netflix, will not, however, be able to stream HD immediately. In addition, streaming in HD will require a large amount of bandwidth. Netflix estimates the requirement being in the 8-10 Mbps range.
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via CNET News.com @ 16:39 29th Oct
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Xbox 360 Marketplace screenshot Netflix' New Xbox Experience premieres nationwide November 19. This helps Microsoft achieve their long held goal of creating a set top box for television viewing. The Xbox 360 stands out from other Netflix-ready devices to let users instantly watch movies and TV shows streamed from Netflix.
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via Best Stuff @ 0:59 19th Nov
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Xbox plus Xbox Live plus Netflix equals high definition streaming. The DVD-by-mail provider has confirmed that Xbox 360 owners who subscribe to both Xbox Live and Netflix will be able to stream about 300 titles in high definition starting next month at no extra cost. Some have applauded the duo's focus on HD; others say Netflix would be best served by beefing up its online selection.
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via E-Commerce Times @ 21:38 29th Oct
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One of the most important attributes of my job, as I mentioned a month ago, is to strive to maintain an open and flexible mind. With respect to the ongoing 'hot' topic of Internet- versus physical media-distributed video content, that job requirement means regularly testing content sources, delivery mechanisms and playback platforms. And specifically with respect to Netflix's Watch Instantly (aka Watch Now) service, that job requirement means that on the heels of testing Roku's Netflix Player and MediaMall Technologies' PlayOn, I've spent the past week-plus trying out Microsoft's Netflix playback client for the Xbox 360. Tough job, I know ;-)
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via EDN.com @ 16:44 20th Nov
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As expected, Microsoft today unveiled their new revamped GUI for their Xbox 360 gaming console. Dubbed the "new Xbox experience, (NXE)" the most notable update for broadband users is the ability to stream Netflix films. You'll need to be an Xbox Live Gold member and Netflix subscriber to take advantage of the 10000 SD and 300HD programs Netflix is offering via the gaming console. Some content is missing -- MTV noting that films from Columbia Pictures, which is owned by Sony Pictures Entertainment, are locked down in a licensing dispute. Meanwhile, the Netflix Blog discusses the technical specifics of their streaming service.
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via Broadband Reports @ 9:54 20th Nov
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Netflix is ceasing the selling of previously viewed DVDs through their website. Netflix has decided to focus on its core business of providing movie rentals on DVD and Blu-ray. Sales of previously viewed DVDs will continue until the end of November.
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via AudioVideoRevolution.com @ 18:07 12th Nov
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Netflix today announced that Netflix members can have thousands of movies and TV episodes instantly streamed to the TV via the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system when the New Xbox Experience premieres nationwide tomorrow.
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via Digital Silence @ 16:41 20th Nov
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Techzonez Netflix is exiting the previously-viewed DVD market. In a blog post yesterday, the company said it would stop selling DVDs to its members as of November 30 to focus on DVD rentals and streaming video. "Our core business is delivering great movie rentals to you on DVD by mail and instantly to the computer and TV," a Netflix representative says in the post. "So we've decided it makes sense for us to focus exclusively on that."
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via Techzonez @ 13:08 7th Nov
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The New Xbox Experience—which we just gave a stellar review—will not only stream Netflix movies. It will be streaming Netflix movies in HD. Whaaa? Nobody else does that!
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via Gizmodo @ 13:51 29th Oct
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When Microsoft releases the updated Xbox 360 dashboard on November 19th one of the features available will be high definition streaming of video from Netflix. You'll have to be an Xbox Live Gold member to take advantage of the HD content (which will be limited, at least initially), but the potential is certainly there to turn the Xbox 360 into a stronger all round media platform because of it. According to engadget, the quality is impressive enough (they also give a low down on the other features coming with the new dashboard). One lingering question with this introduction is when (or if) current Netflix streamers will get the HD treatment.
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via Overclockers Club @ 21:37 29th Oct
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Apparently Netflix and Sony have solved some of their licensing issues. An unknown number of films from Sony Pictures that disappeared last week from Netflix's streaming service for the Xbox have returned, but still no word on when the rest might be back.
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via CNET News.com @ 22:05 26th Nov
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The latest news in is that all Apple Mac users can watch Netflix instantly, the Netflix’s beta for streaming content straight onto Macs is now available for open beta, the question many are asking is âWhat about iPhones?
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via Phones Review @ 13:48 3rd Nov
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TiVo and Netflix (NFLX) Announce Partnership to Stream Content From Netflix Directly to the TV Through TiVo DVRs
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via Street Insider @ 5:03 18th Nov
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An apparent licensing issue has rendered Columbia Pictures movies unwatchable through New Xbox Experience's Netflix instant queue, for reasons Netflix is describing as a "natural ebb and flow" of licensing.
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via Beta News @ 8:10 20th Nov
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In what's a slightly suspicious coincidence, but Sony's suddenly pulled a bunch of its movies from the Xbox's Netflix Watch Instantly streaming service just a few hours before Microsoft's New Xbox Experience goes live. Previously available titles like Superbad and Bad Boys, which are owned by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment subsidiary Columbia Pictures, have been made unavailable for Xbox users. Netflix VP Steve Swasey says there's no foul play involved, and that the NXE Instant Queue had just run into a licensing issue with Columbia Pictures. [Joystiq via Engadget]
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via Gizmodo @ 5:52 19th Nov
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i.TV have announced that they are to integrate with Netflix on the Apple iPhone and Touch. Netflix is the world’s largest online DVD and media rental service. The popular TV and movie guide will be made available with the app.
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via Product Reviews Net @ 13:56 17th Nov
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Sony-Owned Columbia Pictures Pulls Movies From Xbox Netflix All Columbia Pictures movies have been pulled from the Xbox Live version of Netflix, following the launch of the New Xbox Experience dashboard update.
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via Gamasutra @ 0:58 20th Nov
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