Changed my Netflix plan

[feh]

I would always go with the 1 disc plan since you can always stream anyway. I have been thinking about giving a couple of months of netflix to someone to try it out. The only problem is that it is only for DVD and not blu-ray. But it would still be a fairly good way for them to know if they like it or not. What do you think? They can always stream.

On the one disc plan, you are limited to 2 hours of streaming per month. Additionally, you cannot stream to non-PC devices, such as a gaming console.

[Aleta]

feh: Is that on a new contract with them. Mine says that you can stream as many movies that you want unless you're talking only about the new netflix gift to someone.

[feh]

feh: Is that on a new contract with them. Mine says that you can stream as many movies that you want unless you're talking only about the new netflix gift to someone.

My information may be out of date; what I described was the case when I signed up in 2009.

Edited to add - the "not streaming to a gaming console" info is current. I wanted to enable it on our Wii a few weeks ago, and the netflix site indicated that was not allowed given our current 1-disc plan.

[tripods68]

I give another another year to go from 1-disc to streaming-ONLY. But I still keep my HBO because of SPORTS and loving it.

[MonkeyMama]

My information may be out of date; what I described was the case when I signed up in 2009.

Edited to add - the "not streaming to a gaming console" info is current. I wanted to enable it on our Wii a few weeks ago, and the netflix site indicated that was not allowed given our current 1-disc plan.

Huh?

We had a 1-disc plan to try it out. We have streamed to our netbook all over the country, to our Wii, to our PS3(I believe?), directly to our TV, through my MIL's Wii, and through my parents' Blu Ray player.

We just switched to the streaming only. Why I say, "had." We just signed up a few months ago. The streaming has seemed rather limitless. (& it's nice because we can literally watch it just about anywhere).

I just double checked and I don't see a disc subscription (1 or any number) with no or limited streaming options?

[MonkeyMama]

I would always go with the 1 disc plan since you can always stream anyway. I have been thinking about giving a couple of months of netflix to someone to try it out. The only problem is that it is only for DVD and not blu-ray. But it would still be a fairly good way for them to know if they like it or not. What do you think? They can always stream.

Aleta - have them sign up for a free trial? Would probably be easiest?

[MonkeyMama]

On the one disc plan, you are limited to 2 hours of streaming per month. Additionally, you cannot stream to non-PC devices, such as a gaming console.

My dh, who knows all things video, says that was an old plan they no longer offer.

(Not that old - the option was there when we signed up a few months ago, but there was another option for unlimited streaming and 1 disc - which is the one we signed up for, and the only 1-disc plan they offer at the moment).

[Aleta]

MonkeyMama: I had thought about them signing up for a trial month as well. Just wanted to give them a couple of months to see if they liked it better than going out to rent videos. ALTHOUGH, I do love Red Box and Blockbuster for their low prices and closer proximity to my home than most blockbuster stores.

[MonkeyMama]

MonkeyMama: I had thought about them signing up for a trial month as well. Just wanted to give them a couple of months to see if they liked it better than going out to rent videos. ALTHOUGH, I do love Red Box and Blockbuster for their low prices and closer proximity to my home than most blockbuster stores.

Yeah - we use all 3. They all have their strengths. (We tried RedBox on vacation). I know dh watched a lot of stuff on our netbook (netflix), but I didn't want to watch anything on a screen that small, myself!

[Aleta]

MonkeyMama: I'm with you about the small screen. You sort of lose the big theatre look with a screen so small unless you're traveling. The little ones don't seem to care. They'll watch anything.

[disneysteve]

MonkeyMama: I'm with you about the small screen. You sort of lose the big theatre look with a screen so small unless you're traveling. The little ones don't seem to care. They'll watch anything.

I don't mind watching on the laptop but it is hard for multiple people to do it at the same time.

I actually love watching stuff on our new iMac. It has a beautiful 21" screen, plus I just got a comfy new desk chair as a Chanukah present. I'd rather watch stuff on here than on our TV sometimes if it is just me.

[FrugalTexan75]

Huh?

We had a 1-disc plan to try it out. We have streamed to our netbook all over the country, to our Wii, to our PS3(I believe?), directly to our TV, through my MIL's Wii, and through my parents' Blu Ray player.

We just switched to the streaming only. Why I say, "had." We just signed up a few months ago. The streaming has seemed rather limitless. (& it's nice because we can literally watch it just about anywhere).

I just double checked and I don't see a disc subscription (1 or any number) with no or limited streaming options?

I think they may have the $5.99/mo plan. That is where you only get 1 disc at at time two times per month. This is a plan that is not offered anymore, and is what I had for a long time. The plan you have (and I have now) is the 1 disc at a time plan - which gives you an unlimited amount of movies and streaming each month.

[cicy33]

I think they may have the $5.99/mo plan. That is where you only get 1 disc at at time two times per month. This is a plan that is not offered anymore, and is what I had for a long time. The plan you have (and I have now) is the 1 disc at a time plan - which gives you an unlimited amount of movies and streaming each month.

This is the current plans. I just copied and pasted them from the site. note the one on the bottom is limited to 2 hours. I think it is good that they have so many options!

* Watch Instantly Unlimited
$7.99 a month
o Watch instantly as often as you want on your PC, Mac or TV
o Includes Starz Play service

Watching instantly and DVD

* Exchange DVDs as often as you want
* Watch instantly as often as you want on your PC, Mac, or TV
* Our premium unlimited plans include Starz Play service
* Click here to add Blu-ray access for an additional cost

* 1 DVD out at-a-time
+ unlimited instant watching
$9.99 a month
* As of 12/17/2010 you will be on this plan:
* 2 DVDs out at-a-time
+ unlimited instant watching
$14.99 a month
* 3 DVDs out at-a-time
+ unlimited instant watching
$19.99 a month
* 4 DVDs out at-a-time
+ unlimited instant watching
$27.99 a month
* 5 DVDs out at-a-time
+ unlimited instant watching
$34.99 a month
* 6 DVDs out at-a-time
+ unlimited instant watching
$41.99 a month
* 7 DVDs out at-a-time
+ unlimited instant watching
$48.99 a month
* 8 DVDs out at-a-time
+ unlimited instant watching
$55.99 a month

Show Additional Unlimited Plans
Limited Plans

* 1 DVD out at-a-time
(limit 2 rentals a month)
$4.99 a month
* Watch instantly (up to 2 hours a month) on your PC or Mac
* A Netflix ready device cannot be used with this plan
* Starz Play and live Starz Play TV channel are not available
* Click here to add Blu-ray access for an additional cost

[SavvySpendingMommas]

I use to love Netflix, but now since I use coupons.. I can get Redbox rentals for free a lot of the time at Walgreens. So FREE is better for us then paying the $10+ per month.

[cicy33]

I use to love Netflix, but now since I use coupons.. I can get Redbox rentals for free a lot of the time at Walgreens. So FREE is better for us then paying the $10+ per month.

the reason we don't use redbox is the same reason I don't use blockbuster or whoever is still in business. we are terrible about returning! netflix is good because if we forget there is no charge for a few extra days. and somehow it always seem to be me that has to do it!