While this sounds like great support for Blu-ray, the cost of such a large scale move may cause Netflix to increase their fees. It shouldn't hit too hard on the wallet though, and besides, an upgrade from DVD to Blu-ray HD is well worth it.
While this sounds like great support for Blu-ray, the cost of such a large scale move may cause Netflix to increase their fees. It shouldn't hit too hard on the wallet though, and besides, an upgrade from DVD to Blu-ray HD is well worth it.
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Posted: Mar 2nd 2008 2:08PM kingofwale said
wow, I didn't even know there are 1500 titles for Blu-Ray. Well, good for their customers to have more choices.
Posted: Mar 2nd 2008 10:28PM OAKside said
There aren't. They must have "plans", as stated, which go hand-in-hand with Blu-ray production plans and studio release schedules over the coming months (years?) to reach 1.5K. There aren't even _five_ must-own BDs yet IMO, although that will quickly change now that Blu has won. (No Country and TWBB!)
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Posted: Mar 3rd 2008 9:24AM (Unverified) said
@OAKside:
"There aren't even _five_ must-own BDs yet IMO"
I beg to differ. The Kubrick films plus Planet Earth are all must-owns. A Clockwork Orange, The Shining, 2001 ASO, etc.
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"There aren't even _five_ must-own BDs yet IMO"
I beg to differ. The Kubrick films plus Planet Earth are all must-owns. A Clockwork Orange, The Shining, 2001 ASO, etc.
Posted: Mar 2nd 2008 2:16PM (Unverified) said
Considering HD movies cost more to buy, its only fair that prices will increase. I'm actually a bit surprised they haven't raised their Blu-Ray prices sooner.
I'm impressed with the photoshop work (if its yours). I love Blu-ray.com, because HD DVD fanboys don't go their to ruin their fun. Take note game console fanboys, stick to your own sites and everyone is happier.
I'm impressed with the photoshop work (if its yours). I love Blu-ray.com, because HD DVD fanboys don't go their to ruin their fun. Take note game console fanboys, stick to your own sites and everyone is happier.
Posted: Mar 3rd 2008 12:36PM (Unverified) said
It would be much better (IMHO) if they offered an HD upgrade plan, where you pay e.g. 5 bucks a month extra to get the HD movies. I own a PS3, and an HDTV, but frankly I'd rather have lo-def DVDs upscaled than have the price of my sub go up.
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Posted: Mar 2nd 2008 2:25PM (Unverified) said
Hey, I've never seen you before as a blogger. Welcome.
Posted: Mar 2nd 2008 3:15PM (Unverified) said
I don't think HD-DVD will recover from this announcement.
Posted: Mar 2nd 2008 6:09PM Tparsons5150 said
LOL you living in a cave with Osama? ,. HD_DVD is DEAD!,. Toshiba canned it 2 weeks ago
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Posted: Mar 2nd 2008 7:56PM (Unverified) said
It was meant to be a joke, but obviously not everyone got it.
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Posted: Mar 2nd 2008 3:16PM TarheelMark said
That's good to hear. Half of the Blu-ray disc in my queue have waits and even the "short waits" take longer than the normal week or two waiting period.
Posted: Mar 2nd 2008 3:34PM (Unverified) said
This is so groovy.
Also, we need people like you guys at tehnook.com
Also, we need people like you guys at tehnook.com
Posted: Mar 2nd 2008 3:38PM (Unverified) said
I may sign up for Netflix now.
Posted: Mar 2nd 2008 4:15PM Hoffer said
All the Blu-rays in my queue are long or very long wait. Not only do they need more titles, but they need more copies of the titles they get.
I would be willing to pay another $1-2/month to actually get get the movies in my queue.
I would be willing to pay another $1-2/month to actually get get the movies in my queue.
Posted: Mar 2nd 2008 5:01PM Sy said
How is Netflix expanding to 1500 titles when there are only some 500 titles published in the U.S. thus far?
Posted: Mar 3rd 2008 12:03PM davebo said
I really don't see them raising prices just to keep more discs in stock. It's simply the cost of staying competitive with Blockbuster's mail service and all the hd on-demand services available now. I've been a member since early 2000 and the price has only ever gone down.
Posted: Mar 5th 2008 4:08PM (Unverified) said
Blockbuster's mail service is "competition" to Netflix in the same way that a lemonade stand is "competition" to Snapple.
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