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Re: Netflix Is Now Available Around the World

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Post by unprepare »

darklajid wrote: post #483

A quick google searches and it seems that I cannot play this content on my TV in any reasonable way (right now the only thing connected to it is a Kodi setup. There are addons to play Netflix content, but they are unofficial and I found a couple different ones, some being forks of others: A mess). Just like Amazon Prime this is something I'd be generally interested in. But I cannot consume the content, at least not a…

"a kodi setup" means what?

Do you have an HDMI input on your television?

Is there a reason you can not use a chromecast? Apple TV? Roku? Linux PC? Windows PC? Mac PC? chromebook? Amazon Prime HD Stick? Intel Compute stick? an old laptop? a ps4? a ps3? an xbox 360? an xbox one? a wii? a wii u? Many bluray players?

I'm genuinely curious what you're running kodi on that can't run netflix.

Re: Netflix Is Now Available Around the World

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Post by stephen-mw »

yuncun wrote: post #299
bluelu wrote: post #216

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Sent you an email. Thank you!

I have the same problem, can you post your findings so I don't have the spam the guy?

Feel free to email. Please provide as much information for reproducing it as possible. Thanks!

Re: Netflix Is Now Available Around the World

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Post by MagnumOpus »

Consultant32452 wrote: post #406
sailfast wrote: post #43

What is missing in a lot of these comments is acknowledging that Netflix may become the largest global "television" network in the world as adoption increases. They have original content lined up and control those rights, and they will continue to expand their reach with that content. Whether they add the "same" streaming content as they have purchased from other providers in the US is not the point here - the big im…

While I'm a Netflix fan and subscriber I find them terrifying. They're clearly the monopoly power in streaming TV and whatever you call the competition that comes from Hulu or traditional cable companies is a joke in comparison. I predict in the future we'll have to break up the Netflix monopoly and require that they sublicense out the content they have license to stream to smaller suppliers much like the way it work…

Meh. In some small markets this might be the case, but in every major western market you already have Amazon Video (similar price, and with Prime delivery and music streaming), and Google and Apple will offer a competitor within the next two years and will have deep enough pockets to be competitive.

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Post by xg15 »

rhaps0dy wrote: post #279
xg15 wrote: post #273

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If "disrupting cinema" in this context means abandoning cinema altogether and switching the big screen with a regular HD TV, then I as a consumer hope this future won't happen. "Live showings" with restricted hours doesn't make sense to me either. This sounds like artificially replicating the limitiations of cinema but throwing away all its advantages.

What are all these advantages of cinema, pray tell? You do not really talk to the rest of the audience other than those you went to the cinema with, and that can perfectly be replicated at home. The surround sound is indeed better, but that can be replicated with headphones or, if you're dedicated, with speakers around the room.

> You [... only talk to] those you went to the cinema with, and that can perfectly be replicated at home. The surround sound is indeed better, but that can be replicated with headphones [...]

Where the headphones would make the talking-to-others impossible again.

> or, if you're dedicated, with speakers around the room.

Not to mention the HD projector/4K television, dedicated windowless room, comfy chairs, etc...

The point being that, yes, with enough time, money and effort you can of course build yourself a miniature cinema inside your home. But the idea of cinemas is that you don't need any of that to enjoy a movie in exceptional quality.

I live in a city apartment and have neither the physical space nor the dedication to get myself a professional-grade entertainment system. Does this mean I don't care about image details or sound quality? Of course not.

The social components of going to a cinema shouldn't be underestimated either. Watching a film in a crowd is a different experience than watching it with close friends at home - visit any midnight premiere of a movie with a decent fanbase if you need proof.

Depending on who you go there with, it can also be more than just the movie and be a part of going out in the evening.

The disruption seems like a loss of quality to me, where everyone except the rich or very dedicated would have to do with a significantly reduced experience tgan what is available today.

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Post by bosky101 »

tequila_shot wrote: post #40
scott_hardy wrote: post #27

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Good catch! If anyone is wondering, the map shows 87 countries.

It doesn't include India. Edit: For Indians http://mashable.com/2016/01/06/netflix-ces-keynote/?utm_cid=...

I does include India. I just signed up, and started streaming my first flick.

starting at $7.5/month (500 INR) with a first month free trial.

Re: Netflix Is Now Available Around the World

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Post by denisu »

unprepare wrote: post #491
darklajid wrote: post #483

A quick google searches and it seems that I cannot play this content on my TV in any reasonable way (right now the only thing connected to it is a Kodi setup. There are addons to play Netflix content, but they are unofficial and I found a couple different ones, some being forks of others: A mess). Just like Amazon Prime this is something I'd be generally interested in. But I cannot consume the content, at least not a…

"a kodi setup" means what? Do you have an HDMI input on your television? Is there a reason you can not use a chromecast? Apple TV? Roku? Linux PC? Windows PC? Mac PC? chromebook? Amazon Prime HD Stick? Intel Compute stick? an old laptop? a ps4? a ps3? an xbox 360? an xbox one? a wii? a wii u? Many bluray players? I'm genuinely curious what you're running kodi on that can't run netflix.

Probably a Raspberry Pi.

Re: Netflix Is Now Available Around the World

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Post by craigds »

Inflatablewoman wrote: post #466
craigds wrote: post #453

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> I pay for PPV If only this were an option. I'd gladly pay a few bucks to stream a movie. But outside of the US and Canada I don't think PPV even exists at all. Amazon prime isnt available in my country. I dont know of any other online PPV sites (anyone?) If I can't stream it from one of these netflix-type sites (and as everyone else has pointed out, the selection is crap) my only options are drive to a DVD rental s…

iTunes?

On iTunes you can buy movies. As in, to watch multiple times whenever you want. For instance, for NZ$18.99 I can buy Me, Earl and the Dying Girl.

That's ludicrously expensive if you just want to watch it once.

Re: Netflix Is Now Available Around the World

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Post by iokanuon »

bosky101 wrote: post #497
tequila_shot wrote: post #40

Earlier quoted context omitted.

It doesn't include India. Edit: For Indians http://mashable.com/2016/01/06/netflix-ces-keynote/?utm_cid=...

I does include India. I just signed up, and started streaming my first flick. starting at $7.5/month (500 INR) with a first month free trial.

The parent said that the outdated map doesn't include India, not that Netflix isn't available in India now.
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