justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Feb 22, 2011 9:25am
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.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Feb 22, 2011 9:25am
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Nate
Posts: 3,949
Feb 22, 2011 9:52am
I wonder if it works for people who receive free Prime, like myself... I may have to look into this.
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bLuE_71
Posts: 226
Feb 22, 2011 9:54am
Nope Nate. The free student amazon prime doesn't count you have to pay the 79
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Feb 22, 2011 9:57am
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.
bases_loaded
Posts: 6,912
Feb 22, 2011 10:05am
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
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Feb 22, 2011 10:08am
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.
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Nate
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Feb 22, 2011 10:24am
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.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Feb 22, 2011 10:25am
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.
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Nate
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Feb 22, 2011 10:28am
F that. I'll stick with Netflix.
bases_loaded
Posts: 6,912
Feb 22, 2011 10:46am
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!
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Nate
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Feb 22, 2011 10:52am
I get Netflix for $8/month.
bases_loaded
Posts: 6,912
Feb 22, 2011 11:06am
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.
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louy57
Posts: 47
Feb 22, 2011 12:38pm
freefullmovies.net......
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Nate
Posts: 3,949
Feb 22, 2011 3:33pm
I get free 2 shipping as it.
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Nate
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Feb 22, 2011 3:33pm
Also, I only pay $4 for my Netflix. I share it with a buddy.
Fab1b
Posts: 12,949
Feb 22, 2011 3:37pm
Think I am going to have to go Prime. I shop a ton on amazon anyways so why not!
wes_mantooth
Posts: 17,977
Feb 22, 2011 3:39pm
shit, I just cancelled my prime trial.
Fab1b
Posts: 12,949
Feb 23, 2011 10:44am
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.
bases_loaded
Posts: 6,912
Feb 23, 2011 10:52am
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)