Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Apr 17, 2012 12:59pm
Does anyone have this?? What is the content like both selection wise and streaming wise.
It just recently came available on PS3, and is cheaper than Netflix. But I dont want to make the switch without feedback. I dont really know much about Amazon Prime at all, so any information is helpful. Appears you get Prime Video Streaming, unlimited, for free with a subscription (80 a year). But what is available??? Looks like they have a VOD service, which is nice I suppose, but I would never use it. I would really be using it for the instant streaming.
Basically, is it better than Netflix??
It just recently came available on PS3, and is cheaper than Netflix. But I dont want to make the switch without feedback. I dont really know much about Amazon Prime at all, so any information is helpful. Appears you get Prime Video Streaming, unlimited, for free with a subscription (80 a year). But what is available??? Looks like they have a VOD service, which is nice I suppose, but I would never use it. I would really be using it for the instant streaming.
Basically, is it better than Netflix??
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Apr 17, 2012 1:01pm
It has an ok selection. We have prime but really haven't used the streaming much because it wasn't available on the PS3.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Apr 17, 2012 1:05pm
Do you have Netflix also? I definitely am not paying for both, but if Prime is close to Netflix, with it being cheaper, Ill go with it.justincredible;1145945 wrote:It has an ok selection. We have prime but really haven't used the streaming much because it wasn't available on the PS3.
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MontyBrunswick
Apr 17, 2012 1:09pm
Prime isn't close to Netflix. The selection is pretty mediocre.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Apr 17, 2012 1:16pm
I had a feeling that would be the case. I dont shop enough or buy online to just get Prime for the shipping benefits etc and have the Streaming as a bonus. I would basically be getting it for streaming.dlazz;1145950 wrote:Prime isn't close to Netflix. The selection is pretty mediocre.
Doing some more research online, and your response, seems as though Ill wait out until their selection grows.
At the very least, at least Netflix has others trying to compete.
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MontyBrunswick
Apr 17, 2012 1:18pm
I'd get Prime just for the free 2-day shipping on stuff.
Iliketurtles
Posts: 8,191
Apr 17, 2012 1:19pm
Yeah the selection is pretty bad... the only great thing about Prime is the 2 day shipping.
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Apr 17, 2012 1:19pm
I have Prime, but don't stream. We shop a lot on Amazon, and my wife has a Kindle, so she gets a free ebook every month that she can rent from other Prime subscribers.
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Apr 17, 2012 1:20pm
dlazz;1145961 wrote:I'd get Prime just for the free 2-day shipping on stuff.
I have ordered many things on Amazon (with Prime) that have arrived in one day. Prime is definitely worth it, and eliminates many trips to the store.Iliketurtles;1145962 wrote:Yeah the selection is pretty bad... the only great thing about Prime is the 2 day shipping.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Apr 17, 2012 1:21pm
Isn't Prime better in the streaming movie department?
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Apr 17, 2012 1:21pm
I'm interested, tell me more.ernest_t_bass;1145965 wrote:I have ordered many things on Amazon (with Prime) that have arrived in one day. Prime is definitely worth it, and eliminates many trips to the store.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Apr 17, 2012 1:25pm
Yeah. I didnt think Id want Prime for the shipping. But all this talk about it being worth it has me interested a bit. Ive only ever really shopped on Amazon around Christmas time, when I can get the cheap shipping promos anyway. Does Amazon carry pretty much everything?
fiction
Posts: 347
Apr 17, 2012 1:28pm
if you have a .edu email address, you can get prime for $40
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Apr 17, 2012 1:36pm
Nice. I got the Alumni package from IU when I graduated. I think it was a 3 year thing, but if it was 2 Im fucked. But yeah, it gives me my .edu address during its duration. For 40, its easily worth it.fiction;1145978 wrote:if you have a .edu email address, you can get prime for $40
bases_loaded
Posts: 6,912
Apr 17, 2012 1:37pm
Prime streaming is getting better. They added a few movie studios plus discovery channel in the last few weeks.
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MontyBrunswick
Apr 17, 2012 1:46pm
but I'm pretty sure the student business does NOT come with streamingfiction;1145978 wrote:if you have a .edu email address, you can get prime for $40
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Apr 17, 2012 1:48pm
Mostly anal beads.Commander of Awesome;1145969 wrote:I'm interested, tell me more.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Apr 17, 2012 1:53pm
Nice, I assume they have plugs as well? One stop shop for anal products would be nice.ernest_t_bass;1145992 wrote:Mostly anal beads.
McFly1955
Posts: 1,441
Apr 17, 2012 1:58pm
You can view the available shows on amazon --- I've done so pretty recently and it is definitely lacking compared to netflix....
chicago510
Posts: 5,728
Apr 17, 2012 2:00pm
It does if you pay the $40 and not do whatever free trial it has.dlazz;1145989 wrote:but I'm pretty sure the student business does NOT come with streaming
I consider the streaming to be a perk on top of the free 2 day shipping., not in any way a replacement for Netflix or Hulu plus.
Anything I want/need that isn't an immediate need, I just buy on amazon. Lower price, no minimum price and arrives in 2 days. I have literally bought some pens for school for like $1.29 and got 2 days shipping because my bookstore charges $3.
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MontyBrunswick
Apr 17, 2012 2:07pm
The big problem I have with Amazon Prime isn't so much the prices or shipping times, it's fucking UPS.
Whether or not they leave a package at my door seems completely random. They left an XBox at my door but left me a notice to come pick up my $20 sharpening stone.
Whether or not they leave a package at my door seems completely random. They left an XBox at my door but left me a notice to come pick up my $20 sharpening stone.
chicago510
Posts: 5,728
Apr 17, 2012 2:19pm
Yeah, thats an issue I have with living in an apartment. Lately, I've been getting this company called "Prestige" (its like a guy in a little conversion van) and they are nice enough to call me on my cell phone before they leave anything to see when I'll be home. Kinda creepy at first, but thats nice customer service.dlazz;1146004 wrote:The big problem I have with Amazon Prime isn't so much the prices or shipping times, it's fucking UPS.
Whether or not they leave a package at my door seems completely random. They left an XBox at my door but left me a notice to come pick up my $20 sharpening stone.
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MontyBrunswick
Apr 17, 2012 2:33pm
Recently I've been having stuff delivered to work since I know it'll actually make it.chicago510;1146011 wrote:Yeah, thats an issue I have with living in an apartment. Lately, I've been getting this company called "Prestige" (its like a guy in a little conversion van) and they are nice enough to call me on my cell phone before they leave anything to see when I'll be home. Kinda creepy at first, but thats nice customer service.
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Apr 17, 2012 2:41pm
I always have things delivered to work.dlazz;1146019 wrote:Recently I've been having stuff delivered to work since I know it'll actually make it.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Apr 17, 2012 3:03pm
Yeah, that guy has delivered to me as well. Completely fucked up a book I had delivered to the office. Luckily the return policy is great. I marked it to exchange for a non-damaged book and the new one was here the next day. I just had to return the damaged book within 30 days.chicago510;1146011 wrote:Yeah, thats an issue I have with living in an apartment. Lately, I've been getting this company called "Prestige" (its like a guy in a little conversion van) and they are nice enough to call me on my cell phone before they leave anything to see when I'll be home. Kinda creepy at first, but thats nice customer service.