Apple Thoughts: Streaming Only Plans From Netflix? Possibly Soon

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Friday, February 27, 2009

Streaming Only Plans From Netflix? Possibly Soon

Posted by Jeff Campbell in "Apple Software (OS X)" @ 12:00 PM

http://www.pcworld.com/article/1602...tion_plans.html

"Netflix has made it possible to watch movies without leaving your home, first in the form of red envelopes that arrive in the mail, and then via direct-to-computer video streaming. Now, the streaming service has proven so popular that Netflix will offer a stand-alone streaming subscription service, says the company's Chief Financial Officer Barry McCarthy."

I've watched a few shows and movies on my Xbox 360 and my MBP via the streaming through Netflix, and while the quality isn't superb, its is more than watchable. I am currently on the $30.99/month plan mainly for the mini-series I like to catch up on and there hasn't been a lot of streaming for the mini-series until recently. I've been pleasantly surprised at the number of mini-series, such as MI-5, that have ended up there that are on my normal que. Depending on the price they set for this, it is something that I will have to consider. If only they would get an "official" interface for AppleTV...


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