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Netflix(Whats the catch?)

  • 13-04-2012 8:39pm
    #1
    EdenHazard
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,296 ✭✭✭


    Except for the fact theres NO new films on the thing? I signed up for free run, is there any hidden charges?


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  • #2
    Leeg17
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14,127 ✭✭✭✭Leeg17


    If you don't cancel before the end of the 30 days you'll be on a recurring bill for the normal price (~€8 per month?).

    Other than that, nope. The European selection is alot poorer compared to the American one.. which I have heard friends have been able to access here *cough*


  • #3
    fletch...
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 364 ✭✭fletch...


    Keep an eye on your broadband data usage, as we got nailed by a big bill last month so ended up upgrading our internet


  • #4
    EdenHazard
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,296 ✭✭✭EdenHazard


    What you mean by that man?


  • #5
    Mickeroo
    Administrators, Computer Games Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 32,526 Admin ✭✭✭✭✭Mickeroo


    EdenHazard wrote: »
    What you mean by that man?

    Some broadband packages have a download limit, if you use netflix a lot then it wouldn't take much to go over it.


  • #6
    TheStook
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,071 ✭✭✭TheStook


    Nope no hidden charges. but im pretty sure they get a lot of people who forget to cancel before the 30 days, and there is a way to use the American Netflix which is a lot better, but i'm not sure if I can post it here as it may be illegal i've no idea?


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  • #7
    adox
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,026 ✭✭✭✭adox


    EdenHazard wrote: »
    Except for the fact theres NO new films on the thing? I signed up for free run, is there any hidden charges?

    New films are automatically better. There's a huge catalogue of films from arounfpd the world to watch. Plus, if you are viewing the US site then there are quite a few new films on there....Melancholia was only added during the week.


  • #8
    senordingdong
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,673 ✭✭✭✭senordingdong


    The catch is that the selection is quite ****e, and it will eat your monthly download allowance. Make sure you look into it before you go mad.


  • #9
    Myrddin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 33,733 ✭✭✭✭Myrddin


    EdenHazard wrote: »
    Except for the fact theres NO new films on the thing? I signed up for free run, is there any hidden charges?

    Half the time that in itself is a selling point :p Again, for what is on average a 20c a day service, how anyone gives out about it is beyond me.

    One dvd rental from Xtra Vision versus a month of unlimited Netflix? Yeah, because there's a contest there.


  • #10
    Mickeroo
    Administrators, Computer Games Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 32,526 Admin ✭✭✭✭✭Mickeroo


    EdenHazard wrote: »
    Except for the fact theres NO new films on the thing? I signed up for free run, is there any hidden charges?

    The lack of brand new movies is the reason it's so cheap. It will get better as time goes on though, the american site gets some reasonably new stuff on it. Rango, Sleeping Beauty and Meloncholia are all on it now.


  • #11
    jc84
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 327 ✭✭jc84


    Netflix is alright, a bit limited in content and the lack of surround sound is shocking, iTunes will always be better for new releases etc, I canceled my Netflix after the free month


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  • #12
    Nikky_Bellic
    Closed Accounts Posts: 31 ✭Nikky_Bellic


    Pro's and Con's of NetFlix.ie:

    Cons:
    • Content isnt that good compared to NetFlix USA.
    • If viewing NetFlix via a games console, xbox 360 in perticular, you must have a current Xbox Live Gold subscription. Which costs 19.99 for 3 months on top of your NetFlix sub. But! the PS3 doesnt charge any subscription fee to view apps like NetFlix. So all you need to pay for is your NetFlix sub. So depends on what console you use.

    Pros:
    • There are ways to view NetFlix USA ;) Especially handy to do this with a games console and leave that set to view NetFlix USA.
    • As it stands now, for paying a NetFlix sub of €7.99 per month you can get the best of US and UK netflix. Which is DEFINITELY worth it.


  • #13
    Myrddin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 33,733 ✭✭✭✭Myrddin


    Nikky_Bellic wrote: »
    If viewing NetFlix via a games console, xbox 360 in perticular, you must have a current Xbox Live Gold subscription. Which costs 19.99 for 3 months

    A yearly subscription can be had for about €30, & comes with other benefits.
    Pros:
    • There are ways to view NetFlix USA ;) Especially handy to do this with a games console and leave that set to view NetFlix USA

    Not anymore for consoles, at least, not for free.


  • #14
    Tipsy McSwagger
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,070 ✭✭✭Tipsy McSwagger


    Netflix (US) is all about the tv & documentary content. I'm watching Mad Men, Arrested Development, Sons of Anarchy and Friday Night Lights at the moment. Shows I never bothered with before but now see what all the fuss is about with each one. I also watch films that I would never rent or download. I recently watched Submarine a brilliant little British film that's better than all the poxy blockbusters out at the moment.


  • #15
    adox
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,026 ✭✭✭✭adox


    EnterNow wrote: »
    Not anymore for consoles, at least, not for free.

    There was up until last night, unless something has changed since then?


  • #16
    Myrddin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 33,733 ✭✭✭✭Myrddin


    adox wrote: »
    There was up until last night, unless something has changed since then?

    Nah nothing has changed, I just wasn't aware of a certain service. Bear in mind it's in Beta & won't always be free by the looks of it. Anyway, we're veering very close here to discussion of the method involved, which as we all know, isn't allowed so I'll stop here.


  • #17
    Sieghardt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 591 ✭✭✭Sieghardt


    netflix.ie has a freaking awful selection and not one thought has been put into tailoring the extremely limited content for irish people. Dozens of Bollywood films, hardly any irish films. only a dozen anime too, they seriously need to step up their game, I wont be subbing until they have any kind of intelligible selection.


  • #18
    OwaynOTT
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,591 ✭✭✭✭OwaynOTT


    EnterNow wrote: »
    Half the time that in itself is a selling point :p Again, for what is on average a 20c a day service, how anyone gives out about it is beyond me.

    One dvd rental from Xtra Vision versus a month of unlimited Netflix? Yeah, because there's a contest there.

    Support Irish jobs!

    And make sure to buy the popcorn.


  • #19
    Myrddin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 33,733 ✭✭✭✭Myrddin


    OwaynOTT wrote: »
    Support Irish jobs!

    I do wherever possible, but first I have to support myself. Netflix to me offers exponentially better value than Xtra Vision.


  • #20
    OwaynOTT
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,591 ✭✭✭✭OwaynOTT


    EnterNow wrote: »
    I do wherever possible, but first I have to support myself. Netflix to me offers exponentially better value than Xtra Vision.

    But do you get dirt cheap popcorn with Netflix?


  • #21
    Myrddin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 33,733 ✭✭✭✭Myrddin


    OwaynOTT wrote: »
    But do you get dirt cheap popcorn with Netflix?

    I save enough to be able to buy cheesy popcorn ;):D


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  • #22
    OwaynOTT
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,591 ✭✭✭✭OwaynOTT


    EnterNow wrote: »
    I save enough to be able to buy cheesy popcorn ;):D

    Cheesy! Nom nom*

    * proceeds to cut up xtravision card.


  • #23
    James__10
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,526 ✭✭✭James__10


    Netflix is crap IMO. I've used both the Uk and US store and the content isin't great.

    Whatever you do don't use a 02 money card when paying for Netflix. They billed me twice in my month. I had to ring up Netflix earlier and cancel my account they said they'd put the 7 quid back into my account so happ days :)


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