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Anyone use Netflix?
Posted: Mon Sep 05, 2005 3:15 pm
by Transient
I was thinking about giving it a try, but I'm a little leery about it, especially the "make a list and get them when they're available" aspect of it. Also, how long does it take for them go deliver/receive DVDs? They say "next business day" but make no mention of how long it takes for them to get it back so you can rent another movie.
Any testimonials?

Posted: Mon Sep 05, 2005 5:58 pm
by +JuggerNaut+
i used to use Netflix for almost two years. It's a great service. I typically got my dvd's in 3 business days, so i imagine it depends on your geographical position on this planet. they had the best selection of movies and a much larger selection of more diverse genres.
Posted: Mon Sep 05, 2005 6:16 pm
by emoticon
Netflix is awesome. No more going to the video store or late fees. Sometimes, I get the movie the next day. For example, I put it at the top of my que at 7a.m., it ships that day after noon, and I get it the next day. Mostly, it takes a couple of days, though. You have to gauge your returns to time them well if you're looking to get a popular new release. When a release date is noted with the movie, it means the day before actually (it's a time zone thing or something). I'm a total convert to Netflix. Screw Blockbuster and Hollywood video! The reason Netflix works is because they get the movies to you on time and lost returns are no hassle at all. Your concerns (natural, common sense doubts) were addressed in the creation of that company, I believe. They ship from the nearest distribution center and the returns go to the nearest site also, so everything is very fast.
Posted: Mon Sep 05, 2005 6:51 pm
by shiznit
Can u rip the movies if you wanted too?
Posted: Mon Sep 05, 2005 6:57 pm
by duffman91
shiznit wrote:Can u rip the movies if you wanted too?
Obviously yes.
Posted: Mon Sep 05, 2005 8:36 pm
by simple
They have a pretty decent selection, better then block busters. If your seriously into a jonra you'll probable notice that their collection isn't complete. While it is true that it takes a day to send the dvds, it usually takes a day to process, and public mail doesn't work on the weekends. So it's basically ones a week. or 5 days round trip.
If your on one dvd at a time that's works out to be 2.5 a rental. If your at two at a time with a limit of four per month that's 1.5 a rental, 2 a month with out the limit is 1.875 a movie. 3 at a time 1.5 per move. Assuming you watch the movie right away, and get it back out the next day. Other wise your basically giving up another rental, and then your paying double.
I like netflix, but I hear there are other services that offer wider verity of rentals. (adult dvd, video games, old movies, complete collections)
Posted: Mon Sep 05, 2005 8:51 pm
by +JuggerNaut+
simple wrote:
I like netflix, but I hear there are other services that offer wider verity of rentals. (adult dvd, video games, old movies, complete collections)
like who
Posted: Mon Sep 05, 2005 9:44 pm
by PhoeniX
shiznit wrote:Can u rip the movies if you wanted too?
Isn't that the whole point of having unlimited dvds in a month? Recieve rip, send back, repeat.

Posted: Mon Sep 05, 2005 9:58 pm
by mjrpes
netflix is wonderful. no more emule.
Posted: Mon Sep 05, 2005 10:31 pm
by emoticon
mjrpes wrote:netflix is wonderful. no more emule.
It's funny because it's true. :icon26:
Posted: Mon Sep 05, 2005 11:23 pm
by YourGrandpa
The wife watches all kinds of movies and she thinks netflix is great. We get a one day turn around here.
Posted: Tue Sep 06, 2005 12:49 am
by simple
Posted: Tue Sep 06, 2005 2:29 am
by Dave
I dont know which one came first, but intelliflix looks like a netflix rip off. If you click on "About Us" on the intelliflix website they say 2005 is the "year of the cutomer." Every year should be year of the goddamn customer
Posted: Tue Sep 06, 2005 3:12 am
by Deathshroud
Netflix kicks ass. Wide selection of movies, which you can keep for however long you like. The movies usually come in a few days.
Posted: Tue Sep 06, 2005 3:57 am
by Dave
I think i'm going to cancel my cable and go with netflix.. cable tv costs too damn much for what you get
Posted: Tue Sep 06, 2005 4:03 am
by mjrpes
HBO
Posted: Tue Sep 06, 2005 4:57 am
by Dave
HBO costs more
Posted: Tue Sep 06, 2005 7:19 am
by +JuggerNaut+
mjrpes wrote:HBO
nah, you can rent all the good stuff, albeit you'd be behind.
Re: Anyone use Netflix?
Posted: Tue Sep 06, 2005 7:21 am
by SOAPboy
Transient wrote:I was thinking about giving it a try, but I'm a little leery about it, especially the "make a list and get them when they're available" aspect of it. Also, how long does it take for them go deliver/receive DVDs? They say "next business day" but make no mention of how long it takes for them to get it back so you can rent another movie.
Any testimonials?

Got a friend that uses it..
On average, he can to 4 or 5 shipments a month, at 3 or w/e dvds per shipment.. theres months he gets 6 in or so, but he just rips them and ships them back the next day..
if your "smart" about it, you can get 6 a month every month if you dont fuck off on waiting to get disks copied
Posted: Tue Sep 06, 2005 7:54 am
by Dave
+JuggerNaut+ wrote:mjrpes wrote:HBO
nah, you can rent all the good stuff, albeit you'd be behind.
exactly...
Posted: Tue Sep 06, 2005 8:15 am
by +JuggerNaut+
Dave wrote:+JuggerNaut+ wrote:mjrpes wrote:HBO
nah, you can rent all the good stuff, albeit you'd be behind.
exactly...
exactly...
Posted: Tue Sep 06, 2005 8:24 am
by Dave
Stop spamming
Posted: Tue Sep 06, 2005 8:30 am
by +JuggerNaut+
go watch a movie.
Posted: Tue Sep 06, 2005 8:30 am
by Dave
no u
Posted: Tue Sep 06, 2005 8:31 am
by +JuggerNaut+
F5