Lee GWB
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join:2001-10-13
Allendale, NJ | ISP Caps
Why should the ISP's be afraid? They would just modify caps on the Internet.
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TKJunkMail
Enjoy the sun
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join:2002-03-03
Avalon, NJ
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|  Looks like Netflix is struggling in economy & technically
»news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-101184···1_3-0-20
Web video-rental store Netflix has laid off 50 technical specialists, the people who typically do most of the trouble-shooting for customers with tech issues, such as struggling to connect the service to their laptop or set-top boxes.
This may be strange timing to those customers of Netflix's streaming service who have experienced a drop-off in streaming quality during the past month. In the past several weeks, some Netflix customers have complained about poor video quality and long buffering delays.
Last week, Netflix said engineers corrected the problem. While some customers continue to see shoddy streams, Netflix does appear to have licked the malfunction for most customers. Looks like both the economy and scaling the operation for more customers is taking a toll on Netflix customer quality.
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apollo80
join:2002-01-31
Richmond, VA | PS3 and Wii?
Wasn't there talk of also making software available for both the PS3 and Wii? |
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Phil
Rojo Sol
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join:2001-06-11
Camarillo, CA
 ·Verizon FIOS
| Great service!
Since Netflix recently added Starz lineup to the list of available Watch Now movies I've used it quite a bit. No reason for me to pay $4.99/movie to my cable provider when I get unlimited movies via Netflix.
And as I stated months and months ago, the number one reason for metered billing is to curb 3rd party content offerings such as Netflix. |
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TKJunkMail
Enjoy the sun
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join:2002-03-03
Avalon, NJ
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| reply to apollo80
Re: PS3 and Wii?
said by apollo80  :Wasn't there talk of also making software available for both the PS3 and Wii? PS3 might make sense. But the Wii doesn't have a high def connection to a TV - it uses composite connections only. So, unless the Wii upgrades the hardware, I don't see that happening real soon.
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sousademiami
join:2003-02-04
Hialeah, FL
·Comcast
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Re: Looks like Netflix is struggling in economy & technically
Sort of makes sense, they probably over-hired in anticipation of the Xbox launch and needed to cut back. While at the same time, when launching the new services, you see a spike in complaints as the kinks get worked out. 50 employees, that's like the seasonal staff at a Macy's.
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normat
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join:2000-08-02
Boynton Beach, FL
clubs: | No TiVo
Too bad I don't have a TiVo since I'm on DTV. I'd try it out on the xbox but that thing is just too damn loud to enjoy a movie with it running. |
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beaups
join:2003-08-11
Hilliard, OH | xbox really isn't all that loud if it's not playing a game (optical drive isn't spinning) |
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b10010011
Whats a Posting tag?
join:2004-09-07
Bellingham, WA | Almost makes me wish I had a Netflix account...
Almost that is... |
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sapo
I eat meat
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join:2002-09-16
Sacramento, CA | reply to TKJunkMail
Re: PS3 and Wii?
I doubt Wii not having HD is a reason why it wouldn't have it. |
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sapo
I eat meat
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join:2002-09-16
Sacramento, CA | reply to normat
Re: No TiVo
Do you watch movies at whisper volume? I don't notice my Xbox at all when watching Netflix. |
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cybercrimes
join:2003-12-24
Phoenixville, PA | reply to Lee GWB
Re: ISP Caps
i feel sorry ror those that have caps on there service. you just cant do anything with your internet anymore but get a few movies and surf that sucks im just happy that im with verizon fios |
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IM1811
join:2001-08-20
Haverstraw, NY
·Verizon FIOS
| Are ISP's behind the Netflix issue?
It will be interesting to see if the streaming issues that Netflix customers are having are directly related to certain ISP's.
I have a Ruku box since it's launch, and I use it nearly every day. I have never had a streaming problem, period.
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TOPDAWG
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join:2005-04-27
Midland, ON | Come ot Canada damn it.
I own a 360 would this shit come to Canada already. |
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espaeth
Digital Plumber
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join:2001-04-21
Minneapolis, MN
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| reply to apollo80
Re: PS3 and Wii?
said by apollo80 :Wasn't there talk of also making software available for both the PS3 and Wii? These guys have NetFlix streaming working to the PS3 today, and claim that they'll have Wii support in 2009. |
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Goober
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join:2000-12-17
Naperville, IL
·Comcast
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said by TKJunkMail :said by apollo80 :Wasn't there talk of also making software available for both the PS3 and Wii? PS3 might make sense. But the Wii doesn't have a high def connection to a TV - it uses composite connections only. So, unless the Wii upgrades the hardware, I don't see that happening real soon. Wii can do component at 480p. But that's it as far as I'm aware. |
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DataDoc
My avatar looks like me, if I was 2D.
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join:2000-05-14
Greenville, NC | "Netflix today dropped streaming functionality"
Dropped? Do you mean "began" or "offered"?
Guess I'll have to upgrade my Series II soon.
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Titus Pullo
I came, I saw, I slept
join:2004-06-26
·Embarq
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Re: Looks like Netflix is struggling in economy & technically
I've had good a good experience so far with the Roku on a 3.0 DSL line. I don't watch much until after 9PM, and I get full or near full stream quality on everything I choose. Whether that lasts ... who knows. I do know you'll need an 8 to 10 connection for streaming HD, and the selection will be far worse than what's available now. If you like TV shows, indie films and Starz, netflix streaming can't be beat for the $$ if you're a member, and even if you're not, at $8.99 for the whatever unlimited plan. Something tells me this will all change soon enough 
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meh37
@verizon.net
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Recording (aka downloading) to TiVo I'd like (for watching later, which [my] TiVo is really for). Streaming is, I guess, better than nothing, but this won't get me to upgrade my current TiVo to one of the latest models, and as far as I can tell it's only "live streaming" right now. |
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joebarnhart
Paxio evangelist
join:2005-12-15
Santa Clara, CA
| I suspect Comcast is throttling already
My mom's Comcast connection has been very problematic when trying to watch movies on her Roku box. My Roku has a Paxio connection and there are no problems or limits (except the Roku player does not stream HD yet).
The more popular these streaming players get, the more yelling we'll hear about Comcast and their customer-hostile policies. Maybe if we all yell loud enough we'll get some changes in their attitude.
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