Netflix is Coming

neo_wales · 17-01-2012, 05:32

I signed up last night, the quality is fine but I'm not that impressed with the content to be honest. That said its only a few quid a month so dare say I'll keep on with it and its early days so content may improve.

daleski75 · 17-01-2012, 08:24

The uk content is a bit lacking at the minute but for the price you can't really complain and the quality is way better than lovefilm instant.

If you haven't already give unblock-us a go and then you'll have so much content to watch you'll need to take time off work to watch it all

Corrin · 17-01-2012, 13:54

Signed up for this last night

accessing through the PS3 & I am impressed.

The menu system is easy to navigate, the picture quality is very good and streaming starts up fairly quickly.

The tv selection is way better than the movies. Lots of box sets of which some I am definitely interested in. The movies are pretty old but there are some that I would want to watch.

If the price remains at £6 a month I can def see me subscribing for a little while. Its a steal at that price despite the lack of content. I remain hopeful though that this will improve over the next month or two.

coachtrip_fan99 · 17-01-2012, 14:05

I signed up to the free trial and Im quite impressed so far.

a few things:

1. how often would they be uploading new content in the future? once a week? once a fortnight? more often?

2. HD won't play properly on my acer aspire net-top PC. Ive tried installing the latest silverlight which helped make it better - but it still doesn't play smoothly. is there anything else I can try?

3. Some programmes display with massive black bars at top and bottom - and older programmes have bars to the left and right - is there any way of altering the aspect ratio?

Thanks

Dancc · 17-01-2012, 14:11

Has any new content been added since the launch last Monday? Can't say I've noticed if there has.

I think the TV stuff is generally pretty good, but the film selection is quite weak.

southglade2000 · 17-01-2012, 14:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corrin

If the price remains at £6 a month I can def see me subscribing for a little while. Its a steal at that price despite the lack of content. I remain hopeful though that this will improve over the next month or two.

Streaming only is $8 a month in the US with all that extra content, so I'd hope the UK version doesn't increase at all!

southglade2000 · 17-01-2012, 14:26

duplcate post.

-GONZO- · 17-01-2012, 14:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dancc

Has any new content been added since the launch last Monday? Can't say I've noticed if there has.

Whether its newly added or just not noticed it before, I've seen new things and categories appear since I started rating things I've seen before. I rated a load on the main site which after answering a quick question for each I rated, some new categories, appeared on my Wii and iPhone.

varsas · 17-01-2012, 14:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by -GONZO-

Whether its newly added or just not noticed it before, I've seen new things and categories appear since I started rating things I've seen before. I rated a load on the main site which after answering a quick question for each I rated, some new categories, appeared on my Wii and iPhone.

I keep finding new things each time I log in; it's certainly worth rating items as you see them pop up.

Anika Hanson · 17-01-2012, 15:08

I signed up last week and I've been watching firefly and the 4400. I've been impressed with the quality. I'm watching through the wii via a component connection and I'd say the quality is equal to that of an upscalled DVD. I'll definitley keep it for a while as there are a few TV shows I want to watch.

ShaunW · 17-01-2012, 15:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dancc

Has any new content been added since the launch last Monday? Can't say I've noticed if there has.

I think the TV stuff is generally pretty good, but the film selection is quite weak.

One I noticed is West Is West.

ThriceShy · 17-01-2012, 16:30

I like the British film section but it desperately needs expanding.

I notice there is ONE Carry On film on there, out of a total of 31.

Hopefully they will get the Ealing comedies on there and some Hammer horror films.

ThriceShy · 17-01-2012, 16:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by coachtrip_fan99

I signed up to the free trial and Im quite impressed so far.

a few things:

1. how often would they be uploading new content in the future? once a week? once a fortnight? more often?

2. HD won't play properly on my acer aspire net-top PC. Ive tried installing the latest silverlight which helped make it better - but it still doesn't play smoothly. is there anything else I can try?

3. Some programmes display with massive black bars at top and bottom - and older programmes have bars to the left and right - is there any way of altering the aspect ratio?

Thanks

The bars are meant to be there. Do you really want everything stretched?

Bumtiddlywinks · 17-01-2012, 17:06

ive connected my laptop to my tv to watch the netflix content but when i play a movie on netflix its just a black screen :/

anyone know how i can make the netflix come on my tv?

coachtrip_fan99 · 17-01-2012, 17:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThriceShy

The bars are meant to be there. Do you really want everything stretched?

yes i do - i hate small screen

coachtrip_fan99 · 17-01-2012, 17:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bumtiddlywinks

ive connected my laptop to my tv to watch the netflix content but when i play a movie on netflix its just a black screen :/

anyone know how i can make the netflix come on my tv?

it should work OK.

have you installed the silverlight thing?

ThriceShy · 17-01-2012, 17:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by coachtrip_fan99

it should work OK.

have you installed the silverlight thing?

Also you have to be on Internet Explorer. I tried playing films in Opera at first and it doesn't work.

daleski75 · 17-01-2012, 17:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bumtiddlywinks

ive connected my laptop to my tv to watch the netflix content but when i play a movie on netflix its just a black screen :/

anyone know how i can make the netflix come on my tv?

it's not something as simple as you need to hit a couple of keys to enable the 2nd screen to work?

i know i had to do this on my dell laptop sometimes.

ThriceShy · 17-01-2012, 17:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by coachtrip_fan99

yes i do - i hate small screen

Well, anyway, in answer to your original question, I can't find any way to change the ratio. At least not on the ps3 or Pc anyway.

Bumtiddlywinks · 17-01-2012, 18:20

yeah, ive installed silverlight.

it seems theres a problem with silverlight intercting with a mac, which gives the black screen

its been working fine for the last few days now nothing :/

Bumtiddlywinks · 17-01-2012, 18:34

arh its working in safari but not in firefox.

Thats odd :/

BigFoot87 · 17-01-2012, 18:51

Works fine in Firefox for me (Windows 7 PC, Firefox 9.0)

coachtrip_fan99 · 17-01-2012, 18:59

well OK i can live with the letterbox effect.

Im quite liking Netflix now... but I am having problems with my living room computer because I am getting the "ripping" effect, which, if I can't sort out... I won't carry on the subscription.

Lyricalis · 17-01-2012, 19:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigFoot87

Works fine in Firefox for me (Windows 7 PC, Firefox 9.0)

Same here. Working fine.

There is a Silverlight plugin for Firefox, so it may be worth hunting for that and installing it if it isn't working in Firefox for some people.

bladeds · 17-01-2012, 19:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by ktla5

But 'in theory' if nothing else, is using unblock us not come under the illegal banner?

They block content from going outside their agreed area, thus circumventing that is breaking T&C's

I'm not sure, it certainty isn't illegal, the worst for going against terms and conditions you will get is a blocked account.

The fact is they allow you do this from a UK based account, it not as if I have signed up for a us account and then used the dns service.

If i was to travel to canada, latam, or us i could use my UK account. I only enabled this feature shortly before launching in uk.

Im guessing they know people will do this but they won't care as long as they want high subsciber numbers.

17-01-2012, 19:54	#500
bladeds Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 45	Unblock us Quote: Originally Posted by ktla5 But 'in theory' if nothing else, is using unblock us not come under the illegal banner? They block content from going outside their agreed area, thus circumventing that is breaking T&C's I'm not sure, it certainty isn't illegal, the worst for going against terms and conditions you will get is a blocked account. The fact is they allow you do this from a UK based account, it not as if I have signed up for a us account and then used the dns service. If i was to travel to canada, latam, or us i could use my UK account. I only enabled this feature shortly before launching in uk. Im guessing they know people will do this but they won't care as long as they want high subsciber numbers.

17-01-2012, 05:32	#476
neo_wales Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Wales/Gran Canaria Posts: 8,298	I signed up last night, the quality is fine but I'm not that impressed with the content to be honest. That said its only a few quid a month so dare say I'll keep on with it and its early days so content may improve.

17-01-2012, 08:24	#477
daleski75 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Northampton Posts: 1,014	The uk content is a bit lacking at the minute but for the price you can't really complain and the quality is way better than lovefilm instant. If you haven't already give unblock-us a go and then you'll have so much content to watch you'll need to take time off work to watch it all

17-01-2012, 13:54	#478
Corrin Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 7	Signed up for this last night accessing through the PS3 & I am impressed. The menu system is easy to navigate, the picture quality is very good and streaming starts up fairly quickly. The tv selection is way better than the movies. Lots of box sets of which some I am definitely interested in. The movies are pretty old but there are some that I would want to watch. If the price remains at £6 a month I can def see me subscribing for a little while. Its a steal at that price despite the lack of content. I remain hopeful though that this will improve over the next month or two.

17-01-2012, 14:05	#479
coachtrip_fan99 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,127	I signed up to the free trial and Im quite impressed so far. a few things: 1. how often would they be uploading new content in the future? once a week? once a fortnight? more often? 2. HD won't play properly on my acer aspire net-top PC. Ive tried installing the latest silverlight which helped make it better - but it still doesn't play smoothly. is there anything else I can try? 3. Some programmes display with massive black bars at top and bottom - and older programmes have bars to the left and right - is there any way of altering the aspect ratio? Thanks

17-01-2012, 14:11	#480
Dancc Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 50,507	Has any new content been added since the launch last Monday? Can't say I've noticed if there has. I think the TV stuff is generally pretty good, but the film selection is quite weak.

17-01-2012, 14:25	#481
southglade2000 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 71	Quote: Originally Posted by Corrin If the price remains at £6 a month I can def see me subscribing for a little while. Its a steal at that price despite the lack of content. I remain hopeful though that this will improve over the next month or two. Streaming only is $8 a month in the US with all that extra content, so I'd hope the UK version doesn't increase at all!

17-01-2012, 14:26	#482
southglade2000 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 71	duplcate post.

17-01-2012, 14:34	#483
-GONZO- Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kent Posts: 8,954	Quote: Originally Posted by Dancc Has any new content been added since the launch last Monday? Can't say I've noticed if there has. Whether its newly added or just not noticed it before, I've seen new things and categories appear since I started rating things I've seen before. I rated a load on the main site which after answering a quick question for each I rated, some new categories, appeared on my Wii and iPhone.

17-01-2012, 14:58	#484
varsas Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1,218	Quote: Originally Posted by -GONZO- Whether its newly added or just not noticed it before, I've seen new things and categories appear since I started rating things I've seen before. I rated a load on the main site which after answering a quick question for each I rated, some new categories, appeared on my Wii and iPhone. I keep finding new things each time I log in; it's certainly worth rating items as you see them pop up.

17-01-2012, 15:08	#485
Anika Hanson Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: UK Posts: 14,219	I signed up last week and I've been watching firefly and the 4400. I've been impressed with the quality. I'm watching through the wii via a component connection and I'd say the quality is equal to that of an upscalled DVD. I'll definitley keep it for a while as there are a few TV shows I want to watch.

17-01-2012, 15:58	#486
ShaunW Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gtr Manchester Posts: 2,314	Quote: Originally Posted by Dancc Has any new content been added since the launch last Monday? Can't say I've noticed if there has. I think the TV stuff is generally pretty good, but the film selection is quite weak. One I noticed is West Is West.

17-01-2012, 16:30	#487
ThriceShy Inactive Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 1,471	I like the British film section but it desperately needs expanding. I notice there is ONE Carry On film on there, out of a total of 31. Hopefully they will get the Ealing comedies on there and some Hammer horror films.

17-01-2012, 16:33	#488
ThriceShy Inactive Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 1,471	Quote: Originally Posted by coachtrip_fan99 I signed up to the free trial and Im quite impressed so far. a few things: 1. how often would they be uploading new content in the future? once a week? once a fortnight? more often? 2. HD won't play properly on my acer aspire net-top PC. Ive tried installing the latest silverlight which helped make it better - but it still doesn't play smoothly. is there anything else I can try? 3. Some programmes display with massive black bars at top and bottom - and older programmes have bars to the left and right - is there any way of altering the aspect ratio? Thanks The bars are meant to be there. Do you really want everything stretched?

17-01-2012, 17:06	#489
Bumtiddlywinks Forum Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 1,173	ive connected my laptop to my tv to watch the netflix content but when i play a movie on netflix its just a black screen :/ anyone know how i can make the netflix come on my tv?

17-01-2012, 17:25	#490
coachtrip_fan99 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,127	Quote: Originally Posted by ThriceShy The bars are meant to be there. Do you really want everything stretched? yes i do - i hate small screen

17-01-2012, 17:30	#491
coachtrip_fan99 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,127	Quote: Originally Posted by Bumtiddlywinks ive connected my laptop to my tv to watch the netflix content but when i play a movie on netflix its just a black screen :/ anyone know how i can make the netflix come on my tv? it should work OK. have you installed the silverlight thing?

17-01-2012, 17:43	#492
ThriceShy Inactive Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 1,471	Quote: Originally Posted by coachtrip_fan99 it should work OK. have you installed the silverlight thing? Also you have to be on Internet Explorer. I tried playing films in Opera at first and it doesn't work.

17-01-2012, 17:44	#493
daleski75 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Northampton Posts: 1,014	Quote: Originally Posted by Bumtiddlywinks ive connected my laptop to my tv to watch the netflix content but when i play a movie on netflix its just a black screen :/ anyone know how i can make the netflix come on my tv? it's not something as simple as you need to hit a couple of keys to enable the 2nd screen to work? i know i had to do this on my dell laptop sometimes.

17-01-2012, 17:45	#494
ThriceShy Inactive Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 1,471	Quote: Originally Posted by coachtrip_fan99 yes i do - i hate small screen Well, anyway, in answer to your original question, I can't find any way to change the ratio. At least not on the ps3 or Pc anyway.

17-01-2012, 18:20	#495
Bumtiddlywinks Forum Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 1,173	yeah, ive installed silverlight. it seems theres a problem with silverlight intercting with a mac, which gives the black screen its been working fine for the last few days now nothing :/

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17-01-2012, 18:34	#496
Bumtiddlywinks Forum Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 1,173	arh its working in safari but not in firefox. Thats odd :/

17-01-2012, 18:51	#497
BigFoot87 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 7,257	Works fine in Firefox for me (Windows 7 PC, Firefox 9.0)

17-01-2012, 18:59	#498
coachtrip_fan99 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,127	well OK i can live with the letterbox effect. Im quite liking Netflix now... but I am having problems with my living room computer because I am getting the "ripping" effect, which, if I can't sort out... I won't carry on the subscription.

17-01-2012, 19:08	#499
Lyricalis Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lost Posts: 43,383	Quote: Originally Posted by BigFoot87 Works fine in Firefox for me (Windows 7 PC, Firefox 9.0) Same here. Working fine. There is a Silverlight plugin for Firefox, so it may be worth hunting for that and installing it if it isn't working in Firefox for some people.