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Re: Online rentals
[Re: Double-J]
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06/18/07 03:25 PM
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Geoff - if you had a "Slingbox," you could watch it from your couch, now? I've heard good things about that little box. I just looked up the Slingbox and it seems neat -- but it seems to do the opposite of what I'd want. I'd want internet programming (such as from Netflix) to display on my TV, rather than having the TV programming appear on my computer...  It's hard for me to fathom, though, having your cable TV signal be streaming over the internet to "watch from anywhere" and still retaining any decent amount of quality. I'd have to see it to believe it I guess - but that's a lot of uploading and downloading!
I studied Italian for 2 semesters. Not once was a "C" pronounced as a "G", and never was a trailing "I" ignored! And I'm from Jersey!  lol Whaddaya want me to do? Whack a guy? Off a guy? Whack off a guy? --Peter Griffin My DVDs | Facebook | Godfather Filming Locations
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Re: Online rentals
[Re: J Geoff]
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06/24/07 06:14 PM
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(And, anyone who signs up using this link donates to the JG Fund  ) I'm a relatively new member on Gangster BB and pretty much only frequent the Movies You Just Watched Discussion thread so I don't know much about other members. With that said, I don't get J Geoff's statement. LOL.
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Re: Online rentals
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06/24/07 06:18 PM
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(And, anyone who signs up using this link donates to the JG Fund ) I'm a relatively new member on Gangster BB and pretty much only frequent the Movies You Just Watched Discussion thread so I don't know much about other members. With that said, I don't get J Geoff's statement. LOL. If you sign up for netflix through the link on his webpage (JGeoff owns the site) he gets like $0.10 lol
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Re: Online rentals
[Re: svsg]
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08/01/07 05:42 PM
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J Geoff
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svsg, yeah, there are over 3,000 titles you can "watch now" online, for no additional charge. You get about 1 hour/month for each dollar your monthly plan costs. They just recently lowered the 3-at-a-time plan to $16.99, so that gives you 17 hours of online watching per month. (I haven't tried it yet, tho) (2-at-a-time is $13.99/month, 14 hrs online viewing) If you do sign up for Netflix, please use this link
I studied Italian for 2 semesters. Not once was a "C" pronounced as a "G", and never was a trailing "I" ignored! And I'm from Jersey! lol Whaddaya want me to do? Whack a guy? Off a guy? Whack off a guy? --Peter Griffin My DVDs | Facebook | Godfather Filming Locations
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Re: Online rentals
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08/01/07 05:44 PM
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svsg, I'm currently doing 3-out-at-a-time right now and with exchanging them for 3 in-store rentals (with a coupon for 1 free rental per month), plus all the Martin Scorsese DVDs I received for my birthday, plus the DVDs I buy on a weekly basis, plus clearing out my TiVo, and a little something called my thesis, AND a part time job, yes, I'm overloaded  It really just depends on how much free time you have. If you watch a movie a night like I do, 2 movies might not seem like a lot. But if you're trying to keep the cost low, I'd say go for it. You can always bump up to the 3 option.
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Re: Online rentals
[Re: svsg]
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08/01/07 05:56 PM
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I'm really surprised that they haven't explained it before signing up...  But once I log in, there's a "Watch Now" tab, and it explains that there are over 3,000 titles you can watch "in seconds"
Q: What is instant viewing?
A: This feature allows Netflix members to instantly watch movies on their PCs. It is included in your monthly membership plan at no additional charge.
To watch movies instantly, you need to download and install the free Netflix Movie Viewer, special software that runs on compatible computers.
Minimum Requirements
* Computer running Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or higher, or Windows Vista
* Internet Explorer version 6 or higher
* Windows Media Player version 10 or higher
* An active broadband connection to the Internet
* 1.0 GHz processor
* 512 MB RAM
* 3 GB free hard disk drive space
If you have a log-in already, try this link: http://www.netflix.com/WatchNow
I studied Italian for 2 semesters. Not once was a "C" pronounced as a "G", and never was a trailing "I" ignored! And I'm from Jersey! lol Whaddaya want me to do? Whack a guy? Off a guy? Whack off a guy? --Peter Griffin My DVDs | Facebook | Godfather Filming Locations
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Re: Online rentals
[Re: svsg]
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08/01/07 06:44 PM
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Geoff where does it say that on the netflix website now? It used to show that deal before, now I can't see. Sorry Geoff, I have already "registered" half way. In the sense, I have a login with them, but I did not complete the address/card details and sign up for free trial yet. If it will still make any difference, I will definitely use your link if I go with Netflix  They do mention the instant watching feature; you don't have to sign in or register to see it. After you type in netflix.com, click the How IT Works tab and below in the FAQ section is How can I watch movies instantly on my PC?It's also on the Welcome tab mentioned briefly on the bottom right under Free Trial it says Plus movies on your PC - instantly.Netflix's selection is much wider than BB's. Plus, the in-store exchange is limited because your brick-and-mortar store may not be as widely stocked as online is. Yes, it's free (BB just recently decreased the # of free exchanges per month for each plan), but you may have to settle for a movie that is lower in priority than stuff in your queue or a movie that you really didn't want to watch and had to "settle" for. So what Bergman are you going to start with?
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Re: Online rentals
[Re: 24framespersecond]
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08/01/07 07:06 PM
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Geoff where does it say that on the netflix website now? It used to show that deal before, now I can't see. Sorry Geoff, I have already "registered" half way. In the sense, I have a login with them, but I did not complete the address/card details and sign up for free trial yet. If it will still make any difference, I will definitely use your link if I go with Netflix They do mention the instant watching feature; you don't have to sign in or register to see it. After you type in netflix.com, click the How IT Works tab and below in the FAQ section is How can I watch movies instantly on my PC?It's also on the Welcome tab mentioned briefly on the bottom right under Free Trial it says Plus movies on your PC - instantly.Netflix's selection is much wider than BB's. Plus, the in-store exchange is limited because your brick-and-mortar store may not be as widely stocked as online is. Yes, it's free (BB just recently decreased the # of free exchanges per month for each plan), but you may have to settle for a movie that is lower in priority than stuff in your queue or a movie that you really didn't want to watch and had to "settle" for. So what Bergman are you going to start with? Probably I am seeing a very different page than all of you. I used firefox on linux to view the site, as that is the only thing available at my work (where I am supposed to be working sincerely and not surfing ). Probably they are using different content based on the browser. As for the Bergman, I will start with Seventh Seal I guess, as I see several recommendations for it. Irish, the number of exchange movies in store is limited to 5 or 3 or whatever depending on the scheme. There is another scheme where it is unlimited, but the price is much higher ($25 for 3 DVDs scheme, for eg)
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Re: Online rentals
[Re: 24framespersecond]
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08/01/07 07:13 PM
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After you type in netflix.com, click the How IT Works tab and below in the FAQ section is How can I watch movies instantly on my PC?
It's also on the Welcome tab mentioned briefly on the bottom right under Free Trial it says Plus movies on your PC - instantly.
Mine doesn't say that, either, in either spot, with both Firefox and IE6 on Windows XP... but when I log in, it's as plain as day....
I studied Italian for 2 semesters. Not once was a "C" pronounced as a "G", and never was a trailing "I" ignored! And I'm from Jersey! lol Whaddaya want me to do? Whack a guy? Off a guy? Whack off a guy? --Peter Griffin My DVDs | Facebook | Godfather Filming Locations
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Re: Online rentals
[Re: svsg]
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08/01/07 07:17 PM
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This is what I see in "How it works":
Get the Details
Netflix Delivers DVD Rentals To You
With Netflix you can rent as many DVDs as you want from the comfort of your home and have them delivered to your door in about 1 business day! There are no late fees and no due dates, and shipping is free both ways. Plans start at $4.99 plus any applicable tax. With our most popular plan, 3 at-a-time (Unlimited), you can rent as many DVDs as you want for just $16.99 a month plus any applicable tax. You keep a revolving library of up to 3 DVDs at a time and can exchange them for new available DVDs as often as you like. There are no additional charges. Click here to learn about other available plans.
Free Shipping and Postage
Select your movies after sign-up and they should arrive in your mailbox in about 1 business day via U.S. mail. When you finish watching a movie, simply put it in its prepaid envelope and mail it back to us. After we receive your returned DVD, we'll send the next available DVD from your list. Shipping is always free both ways — no hidden charges.
More Than 80,000 Movies
We have a wide selection of movies — everything from classics to new releases. As a member, you'll be able to choose from any of our 80,000 titles — five times the selection of a typical video store. Our web site is available 24 hours a day and makes finding movies simple and convenient.
Cost
Our most popular plan, 3 at-a-time (Unlimited), is $16.99 plus any applicable tax per month. Click here to learn about other available plans. There are no additional charges. There are no late fees or due dates — even shipping is free both ways!
FREE TRIAL
New customers are eligible for a free trial. To avoid being charged after your trial, simply cancel your account before the trial ends. If you are enjoying Netflix, do nothing and your membership will automatically continue on the plan you have selected for as long as you choose to remain a member. See Terms of Use for complete membership and free trial details.
Getting Started
To get started with your FREE TRIAL, simply click the "Free Trial" button anywhere on the site and complete our simple sign-up process. Once signed up, use our web site to choose your movies. Your first three available movies should arrive within about one business day.
Cancellation
You can easily cancel your membership anytime, online, 24 hours a day. There are no cancellation fees.
About Netflix
Since launching our online movie rental service in 1999, Netflix has become the world's largest online DVD rental service. Each month, Netflix provides movie entertainment to more than 6 million satisfied customers.
Since so many of you can see it, I'll assume it is there. Unfortunately I will not have internet until Aug 7th in my house. So I can't check out this feature. Timewarner has decided to take its own sweet time to install internet in my new apt 
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Re: Online rentals
[Re: svsg]
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08/01/07 08:15 PM
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This is what I see in "How it works": Correct page, but you quoted the Get The Details section. Check above that which is where the FAQ section is. I'm indifferent to The Seventh Seal and kind of disappointed that this is the usual first Bergman people go to. Anyway, just remember his movies are different and don't stop at that one if you don't like it. Mine doesn't say that, either, in either spot, with both Firefox and IE6 on Windows XP... but when I log in, it's as plain as day.... Haha, I don't know what's going on, either. But... The Watch It Now feature is much more noticeable on the Start Your Free Trial tab.
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Re: Online rentals
[Re: Irishman12]
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08/01/07 08:18 PM
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Are they now limiting customers on how many in-store exchanges they can have? Yes, only the $24.99 Total Access plan has unlimited in-store exchanges now. The rest have limits per month.
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Re: Online rentals
[Re: Irishman12]
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08/01/07 09:20 PM
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Are they now limiting customers on how many in-store exchanges they can have? Yes, only the $24.99 Total Access plan has unlimited in-store exchanges now. The rest have limits per month. Where did you hear this from? I've been doing the program about a month or 2 now and haven't heard anything like that. I've always believed that I could exchange every online rental in-store for free, with no limits (i.e. only 10 online exchanges per month or whatever the number is). This is news to me  Correction; it seems the article I read was inaccurate. Only premium plans have unlimited while the other Total Access plans do have limits. I don't know if this is old news; thus, your confusion? Sorry.
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