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Netflix now available on this side of the pond.

  • 09-01-2012 5:50pm
    #1
    killbillvol2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,178 ✭✭✭


    As the title says...

    News item.

    App.


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  • #2
    Professey Chin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,054 ✭✭✭✭Professey Chin


    Was playing with the app last night on both phone and tab.
    She nice :D


  • #3
    Random
    Closed Accounts Posts: 19,080 ✭✭✭✭Random


    am i missing something here or do you need to link it to a facebook account to signup?


  • #4
    shaneob86
    Registered Users Posts: 98 ✭✭shaneob86


    Random wrote: »
    am i missing something here or do you need to link it to a facebook account to signup?

    No. You can also choose "sign up with my email" in small letters under the facebook signup.


  • #5
    Random
    Closed Accounts Posts: 19,080 ✭✭✭✭Random


    yah just read the thread over in bargain alerts. i had to sign out of facebook first for the other link to show up!


  • #6
    killbillvol2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,178 ✭✭✭killbillvol2


    Random wrote: »
    am i missing something here or do you need to link it to a facebook account to signup?

    You're missing something - you don't need to go through Facebook.


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  • #7
    duffman85
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 339 ✭✭duffman85


    you can use facebook or signup with your e-mail address - there should be a link to use your e-mail address in the same yellow box as the signup with facebook button.

    or click here: https://signup.netflix.com/home?country=1&rdirfdc=true#useemail


  • #8
    Random
    Closed Accounts Posts: 19,080 ✭✭✭✭Random


    Random wrote: »
    yah just read the thread over in bargain alerts. i had to sign out of facebook first for the other link to show up!

    this


  • #9
    JacksonHeightsOwn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,913 ✭✭✭JacksonHeightsOwn


    is there a bigger selection than what theyre showing on the website?

    its looks rather sparse to say the least


  • #10
    Random
    Closed Accounts Posts: 19,080 ✭✭✭✭Random


    most of the stuff does seem a little dated but i do think theres a lot of content there too. itll definitely justify 6.99 for a couple of months at least but i looked at a couple of things e.g. dexter and they only have season 1 and 2. thats just nonsense.


  • #11
    seanybiker
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,898 ✭✭✭✭seanybiker


    Loads of stuff I want to watch on it. Definitely worth the €2 a week IMHO.


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  • #12
    long_b
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,946 ✭✭✭long_b


    The usual ****e - not working on Meteor 3G

    Sick of it at this stage.


  • #13
    evolutionqy7
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,277 ✭✭✭evolutionqy7


    I keep getting recommendations for kids and disney movies when i said i dont watch them alot.

    Movies seem to be heavily outdated. Might just stick with it for a couple of months till i get bored.

    Its still pretty good value. A lot of movies there that i wouldnt bother or cant buy anymore but would love to watch or watch again.

    2 yo yos a week is def worth it :)

    Its legal too :) hopefully they will get more contant as they come along. I pressume as usual the US has all the good stuff.


  • #14
    Random
    Closed Accounts Posts: 19,080 ✭✭✭✭Random


    its nice and responsive on my htc sensation with my wifi (upc 50meg).
    its definitely not as responsive using vodafone live but still seems stable enough.


  • #15
    JacksonHeightsOwn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,913 ✭✭✭JacksonHeightsOwn


    evolutionqy7 wrote: »
    I keep getting recommendations for kids and disney movies when i said i dont watch them alot.

    Movies seem to be heavily outdated. Might just stick with it for a couple of months till i get bored.

    Its still pretty good value. A lot of movies there that i wouldnt bother or cant buy anymore but would love to watch or watch again.

    2 yo yos a week is def worth it :)

    Its legal too :) hopefully they will get more contant as they come along. I pressume as usual the US has all the good stuff.

    To be fair, remember in America there will only be one distributor to deal with, in Europe you have different licensing in every country. So it'll there's a lot of red tape to cut through


  • #16
    seanybiker
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,898 ✭✭✭✭seanybiker


    Some very good documentaries available on it.


  • #17
    bobby10_10
    Registered Users Posts: 35 ✭bobby10_10


    need a credit card :mad:


  • #18
    Lombardo86
    Registered Users Posts: 485 ✭✭Lombardo86


    So far so good.. even on a 20mb connection its working well.

    If they completed the collections of TV shows t would be better, someone mentioned just season 1&2 of Dexter and there's only 1,2 and 3 of breaking bad. No point in having incomplete shows.

    Worth the money but unsure of whether ill keep it up after the free trial expires. I think it will do well here though, helped when they sort out licensing issues etc

    Will be beneficial to people who dont know how to/dont want to download illegally


  • #19
    Professey Chin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,054 ✭✭✭✭Professey Chin


    bobby10_10 wrote: »
    need a credit card :mad:

    This really seems to surprise so many people :confused:


  • #20
    irishpancake
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,481 ✭✭✭irishpancake


    bobby10_10 wrote: »
    need a credit card :mad:

    Just check out:

    http://www.neteller.com/

    Can I just mention the Neteller Prepaid Mastercard

    No annual fee
    Usage Fees – Nil
    Top Up charges : – Free if done by laser or local bank transfer [But a 1.75% fee for top ups from a visa debit/credit card].
    $30 inactivity admin fee (after 14 months). [easy to avoid by any account activity whatsoever]
    Free Point of Sale transactions
    No dormancy fees

    I do not work for Neteller or any Agent of Neteller.


  • #21
    seanybiker
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,898 ✭✭✭✭seanybiker


    The Great Chinholio wrote: »
    This really seems to surprise so many people :confused:
    I noticed that.
    I'm using me ptsb current account card.
    A 3v card would be grand aswell sure.
    Seems to be loads giving out about needing a card lol


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  • #22
    evolutionqy7
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,277 ✭✭✭evolutionqy7


    seanybiker wrote: »
    I noticed that.
    I'm using me ptsb current account card.
    A 3v card would be grand aswell sure.
    Seems to be loads giving out about needing a card lol

    Its an internet based service provider. You obviously need a card.

    I just use my visa debit from ulster and works fine. No need for a credit card or 3v cards


  • #23
    JacksonHeightsOwn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,913 ✭✭✭JacksonHeightsOwn


    i see HBO have pulled all their content from Netflixs online service in the U.S.

    plus Sony are pulling out of it as well.

    doesnt leave much does it.

    ill stick to Xtravision :)


  • #24
    chuky_r_law
    Registered Users Posts: 705 ✭✭✭chuky_r_law


    signed up even tho i think the collection of movies is pish poor, but as someone else pointed out, there does seem to be some good documentaries

    is worth trying for a couple of months


  • #25
    Ally Dick
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,715 ✭✭✭✭Ally Dick


    Will Netflix streaming cause broadband speeds to drag ?


  • #26
    evolutionqy7
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,277 ✭✭✭evolutionqy7


    Ally Dick wrote: »
    Will Netflix streaming cause broadband speeds to drag ?

    Yeah. Depending on what quality you selected to stream them and how fast is your broadband :)


  • #27
    seanybiker
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,898 ✭✭✭✭seanybiker


    I have mine streaming on the lowest setting. Once something is watchable for me then I'm happy.


  • #28
    evolutionqy7
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,277 ✭✭✭evolutionqy7


    I sort of came a cross "Honey, i shrunk the kids" when i signed up :) jeez havent seen it since i was a little grass hopper. Was good :) Id say my gf will like it. Seems to have a lot of drama and girly movies.

    Shell be able just to use her account while shes away.

    Though while its good to have the option i dont see the point of netflix on a phone. Fair enough some people might use it on a tablet or a smartphone if they dont own a laptop.

    But i cant imagine being able to watch movies using data. My limited 1GB allowance would shrink to 0 in 30 mins or less.

    Even on mobile broadband 20GB will barely get you there.


  • #29
    Minstrel27
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,818 ✭✭✭Minstrel27


    chrisbonnie wrote: »
    i see HBO have pulled all their content from Netflixs online service in the U.S.

    plus Sony are pulling out of it as well.

    doesnt leave much does it.

    ill stick to Xtravision :)

    What happens in the US doesn't necessarily have to happen here.

    We get Dexter here while the US doesn't (as an example)


  • #30
    noisenotmusic
    Registered Users Posts: 409 ✭✭noisenotmusic


    This isn't working on Meteors mobile internet, which is a massive pain as I have the add on data so it's not like I'm trying to scam them on data..


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  • #31
    PogMoThoin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,874 ✭✭✭✭PogMoThoin


    long_b wrote: »
    The usual ****e - not working on Meteor 3G

    Sick of it at this stage.

    noisenotmusic wrote: »
    This isn't working on Meteors mobile internet, which is a massive pain as I have the add on data so it's not like I'm trying to scam them on data..

    Just give up, Netflix is never going to work right on mobile, it's not what the mobile network is designed for. It's designed for occasional browsing and email checking, nothing more. It's not really broadband (why it's called midband here on boards and has it's own forum separate from broadband) and it would be a fantastic mobile service if people didn't use it as a real fixed broadband substitute.

    The Android app is meant to be used over wifi on a decent connection


  • #32
    Galen
    Closed Accounts Posts: 664 ✭✭✭Galen


    People on 3G seriously need to test their internet on speedtest to see how patetic mobile internet is. It's discusting to see how they're being conned by these mobile companies.


  • #33
    long_b
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,946 ✭✭✭long_b


    PogMoThoin wrote: »
    Just give up, Netflix is never going to work right on mobile, it's not what the mobile network is designed for. It's designed for occasional browsing and email checking, nothing more. It's not really broadband (why it's called midband here on boards and has it's own forum separate from broadband) and it would be a fantastic mobile service if people didn't use it as a real fixed broadband substitute.

    The Android app is meant to be used over wifi on a decent connection

    It works fine when I use my iP4 as a hotspot for my Touchpad - it must be something Meteor's doing (like disallowing ports perhaps ?).

    Trust me, I know mobile data can be dodgy at times and places but our point is that it's not working AT ALL (as in big dirty error message) on Meteor.


  • #34
    Jagera
    Closed Accounts Posts: 910 ✭✭✭Jagera


    No Monkey Magic - BOOOOO.
    Actually, just did a quick search of some of the kids favourites to reveal very little. Castle in the sky, Spirited away, even Harry Potter gets nothing. Or am I not searching right?

    Signed up and will give it a go at home later. I'll stream it via the WD Live I bought recently.


  • #35
    evolutionqy7
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,277 ✭✭✭evolutionqy7


    long_b wrote: »
    PogMoThoin wrote: »
    Just give up, Netflix is never going to work right on mobile, it's not what the mobile network is designed for. It's designed for occasional browsing and email checking, nothing more. It's not really broadband (why it's called midband here on boards and has it's own forum separate from broadband) and it would be a fantastic mobile service if people didn't use it as a real fixed broadband substitute.

    The Android app is meant to be used over wifi on a decent connection

    It works fine when I use my iP4 as a hotspot for my Touchpad - it must be something Meteor's doing (like disallowing ports perhaps ?).

    Trust me, I know mobile data can be dodgy at times and places but our point is that it's not working AT ALL (as in big dirty error message) on Meteor.

    Works fine on my sensation on meteor. Maybe its your fruit phone :)


  • #36
    PogMoThoin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,874 ✭✭✭✭PogMoThoin


    long_b wrote: »
    It works fine when I use my iP4 as a hotspot for my Touchpad - it must be something Meteor's doing (like disallowing ports perhaps ?).

    Trust me, I know mobile data can be dodgy at times and places but our point is that it's not working AT ALL (as in big dirty error message) on Meteor.

    Good, lets hope Vodafone also block it on mobile as my phone is with them


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  • #37
    Random
    Closed Accounts Posts: 19,080 ✭✭✭✭Random


    does anyone know about quality on the mobile? does it take it from your settings on the desktop website or does it have its own config somewhere that im missing?


  • #38
    evolutionqy7
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,277 ✭✭✭evolutionqy7


    Random wrote: »
    does anyone know about quality on the mobile? does it take it from your settings on the desktop website or does it have its own config somewhere that im missing?

    I think it automatically adjusts the quality depending on speed available. I would hope that they lower it just so you wouldnt use up all your data in 5 mins. Though having the option would be nice too.

    Its one of those apps that actually doesnt have any settings for it lol. Spent more than usual trying to find settings with no luck


  • #39
    sean72
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 381 ✭✭sean72


    Can anyone tell me if Netflex purely streaming or can you download and watch movies later also?


  • #40
    PogMoThoin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,874 ✭✭✭✭PogMoThoin


    sean72 wrote: »
    Can anyone tell me if Netflex purely streaming or can you download and watch movies later also?

    Streaming only


  • #41
    JustAddWater
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,990 ✭✭✭JustAddWater


    sean72 wrote: »
    Can anyone tell me if Netflex purely streaming or can you download and watch movies later also?

    Pure streaming (and pure something else too ;) )


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  • #42
    Professey Chin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,054 ✭✭✭✭Professey Chin


    sean72 wrote: »
    Can anyone tell me if Netflex purely streaming or can you download and watch movies later also?

    Streaming


  • #43
    Robdude
    Closed Accounts Posts: 709 ✭✭✭Robdude


    Let me guess - it costs more than the US version while providing less content?


  • #44
    PogMoThoin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,874 ✭✭✭✭PogMoThoin


    Robdude wrote: »
    Let me guess - it costs more than the US version while providing less content?

    It costs 7 quid, How much is an Xtravision rental? I have to say I did expect at least 15 but 7 is a nice price. The content will improve, it's early days, there are few UK TV networks onboard yet


  • #45
    backboiler
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 368 ✭✭backboiler


    PogMoThoin wrote: »
    Just give up, Netflix is never going to work right on mobile,
    ...
    The Android app is meant to be used over wifi on a decent connection

    Watched netflix on the bus into work this morning, without as much as a single skip or pause or degradation in picture quality. SGS2 on Meteor network.

    50 minutes of Top Gear cost about 170 MiB so it's not something you could do every day with a 1 GiB/month limit though.


  • #46
    Minstrel27
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,818 ✭✭✭Minstrel27


    Robdude wrote: »
    Let me guess - it costs more than the US version while providing less content?

    nobody is forcing you to pay


  • #47
    seanybiker
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,898 ✭✭✭✭seanybiker


    PogMoThoin wrote: »
    It costs 7 quid, How much is an Xtravision rental? I have to say I did expect at least 15 but 7 is a nice price. The content will improve, it's early days, there are few UK TV networks onboard yet
    I fecking love it. Watched a few documenteries last night that I never heard of and they where brilliant. Some good films from yesteryear.


  • #48
    PogMoThoin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,874 ✭✭✭✭PogMoThoin


    backboiler wrote: »
    Watched netflix on the bus into work this morning, without as much as a single skip or pause or degradation in picture quality. SGS2 on Meteor network.

    50 minutes of Top Gear cost about 170 MiB so it's not something you could do every day with a 1 GiB/month limit though.

    Yes, this is the very reason why it should be blocked on all mobile networks. It's not what they were designed for which is browsing and email on the move, not a fixed broadband substitute. Just one user in an area will make the network crawl for everyone as with mobile broadband there is no control over speed, contention or roaming. The only control they have is the monthly limit. The speeds quoted on mobile are what the sector is capable of (with a single user, in a lab). Even the fixed providers will have problems with the likes of this, only UPC, Cablesurf and a very few others in this country are actually ready for it.


  • #49
    iwo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 565 ✭✭✭iwo


    PogMoThoin wrote: »
    backboiler wrote: »
    Watched netflix on the bus into work this morning, without as much as a single skip or pause or degradation in picture quality. SGS2 on Meteor network.

    50 minutes of Top Gear cost about 170 MiB so it's not something you could do every day with a 1 GiB/month limit though.

    Yes, this is the very reason why it should be blocked on all mobile networks. It's not what they were designed for which is browsing and email on the move, not a fixed broadband substitute. Just one user in an area will make the network crawl for everyone as with mobile broadband there is no control over speed, contention or roaming. The only control they have is the monthly limit. The speeds quoted on mobile are what the sector is capable of (with a single user, in a lab). Even the fixed providers will have problems with the likes of this, only UPC, Cablesurf and a very few others in this country are actually ready for it.
    Three gives unlimited internet on contract and unlimited Internet on prepay when you top up 20euro... There are already thousands of people using phones as a "broadband" by downloading stuff and using phone for thetering...I'm on net nonstop and download plenty of stuff via youtube and other websites, and netflix will be another one to use.


  • #50
    PogMoThoin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,874 ✭✭✭✭PogMoThoin


    iwo wrote: »
    Three gives unlimited internet on contract and unlimited Internet on prepay when you top up 20euro... There are already thousands of people using phones as a "broadband" by downloading stuff and using phone for thetering...I'm on net nonstop and download plenty of stuff via youtube and other websites, and netflix will be another one to use.

    Ok, we'll see how long the 3 network is usable. Mobile internet will never be broadband, it's a pity people in this country rely on it. Blame consecutive Governments for not having a clue or giving a shít, this one is no better.


  • #51
    long_b
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,946 ✭✭✭long_b


    PogMoThoin wrote: »
    Ok, we'll see how long the 3 network is usable. Mobile internet will never be broadband, it's a pity people in this country rely on it. Blame consecutive Governments for not having a clue or giving a shít, this one is no better.

    Pog, do you want to let the networks worry about this themselves ?


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