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justincredible

Nick Mangold

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Feb 22, 2011 9:25 AM
Flipping through my google reader there was an article on lifehacker that Amazon launched a Netflix-like service today for members with a Prime membership. It is no additional cost on top of the $79 so if you have prime you have this streaming service. They don't have a ton of stuff on there yet but I am sure they'll be adding new stuff often. Just a heads up for those that have prime or have thought about getting it.
Feb 22, 2011 9:25am
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Nate

Formerly Known As Keebler

3,949 posts
Feb 22, 2011 9:52 AM
I wonder if it works for people who receive free Prime, like myself... I may have to look into this.
Feb 22, 2011 9:52am
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bLuE_71

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226 posts
Feb 22, 2011 9:54 AM
Nope Nate. The free student amazon prime doesn't count you have to pay the 79
Feb 22, 2011 9:54am
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justincredible

Nick Mangold

32,056 posts
Feb 22, 2011 9:57 AM
Unfortunately it does not. My wife and I are on a free student account right now. It's not worth it to upgrade at the moment but when our free account runs out we might re-up at the $79/year.
Feb 22, 2011 9:57am
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bases_loaded

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6,912 posts
Feb 22, 2011 10:05 AM
I currently have netflix...but this might be a reason to ditch it...free two day shipping on top of all those streaming movies and TV shows AND cheaper than Netflix...hmmm
Feb 22, 2011 10:05am
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Nick Mangold

32,056 posts
Feb 22, 2011 10:08 AM
bases_loaded;687011 wrote:I currently have netflix...but this might be a reason to ditch it...free two day shipping on top of all those streaming movies and TV shows AND cheaper than Netflix...hmmm

Yeah. If you only do Netflix streaming and the amazon catalog is pretty similar it is definitely a better deal. Free two day shipping is awesome.
Feb 22, 2011 10:08am
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Nate

Formerly Known As Keebler

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Feb 22, 2011 10:24 AM
I don't have the free student one. I have the Amazon Mom/Dad one which I assume probably falls under the same rules at the Student one. I'll double check though.
Feb 22, 2011 10:24am
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Nick Mangold

32,056 posts
Feb 22, 2011 10:25 AM
Nate;687041 wrote:I don't have the free student one. I have the Amazon Mom/Dad one which I assume probably falls under the same rules at the Student one. I'll double check though.

Yeah, it's the same. It's only eligible if you paid the $79/year.
Feb 22, 2011 10:25am
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Nate

Formerly Known As Keebler

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Feb 22, 2011 10:28 AM
F that. I'll stick with Netflix.
Feb 22, 2011 10:28am
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bases_loaded

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Feb 22, 2011 10:46 AM
Nate;687052 wrote:F that. I'll stick with Netflix.

I would wait to see which one offers the most shows. Im guessing sooner than later it will be Amazon. The cheapest you are getting Netflix for the year is ~$110, Amazon is only $79 PLUS you get free two day shipping on orders from them. WIN!
Feb 22, 2011 10:46am
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Nate

Formerly Known As Keebler

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Feb 22, 2011 10:52 AM
I get Netflix for $8/month.
Feb 22, 2011 10:52am
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bases_loaded

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Feb 22, 2011 11:06 AM
Nate;687087 wrote:I get Netflix for $8/month.

And you only get whatever movies and TV shows they want to stream...BTW thats $96 a year and you don't get free 2 day shipping on about anything you can dream of.
Feb 22, 2011 11:06am
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louy57

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Feb 22, 2011 12:38 PM
freefullmovies.net......
Feb 22, 2011 12:38pm
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Nate

Formerly Known As Keebler

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Feb 22, 2011 3:33 PM
I get free 2 shipping as it.
Feb 22, 2011 3:33pm
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Nate

Formerly Known As Keebler

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Feb 22, 2011 3:33 PM
Also, I only pay $4 for my Netflix. I share it with a buddy.
Feb 22, 2011 3:33pm
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Fab1b

The Bald A-Hole!!

12,949 posts
Feb 22, 2011 3:37 PM
Think I am going to have to go Prime. I shop a ton on amazon anyways so why not!
Feb 22, 2011 3:37pm
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wes_mantooth

Tomfoolery & shenanigans

17,977 posts
Feb 22, 2011 3:39 PM
shit, I just cancelled my prime trial.
Feb 22, 2011 3:39pm
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Fab1b

The Bald A-Hole!!

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Feb 23, 2011 10:44 AM
I hope their library gets better soon. I was looking thru the TV Shows and there really isn't much I'm interested in at all. I found a few movies but they will really need to expand it I think before I do it.
Feb 23, 2011 10:44am
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bases_loaded

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Feb 23, 2011 10:52 AM
Fab1b;688376 wrote:I hope their library gets better soon. I was looking thru the TV Shows and there really isn't much I'm interested in at all. I found a few movies but they will really need to expand it I think before I do it.

THIS...I'm keeping Netflix and Hulu+ until they expand their TV shows and separate themselves with their movies. First place to stream new releases gets my business. Also compatibility with PS3 would be nice(Netlflix and Hulu both are already, amazon not)
Feb 23, 2011 10:52am