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Firefly & Babylon 5
Commented May 5, 2012 on What TV Shows Should Netflix Resurrect? at Hacking NetFlix
What TV Shows Should Netflix Resurrect?
Warming Glow has a list of 10 shows that they think Netflix should revive before Jericho, including Better Off Ted, Terriers, Awake, Lost, and Deadwood (please bring back Cusswood, er Deadwood!). It's been a whirlwind year for Netflix, as it attempts to stay well ahead of the curve. Unfortunat...
I prefer Roku to all of my Netflix devices. Roku 2 is instantly ready to start streaming and only uses 2 watts of power. The PS3 and XBOX 360 takes too long to start up and begin streaming.
Commented Mar 17, 2012 on What's the Best Netflix Streaming Device? at Hacking NetFlix
What's the Best Netflix Streaming Device?
I'm partial to the PS3 and the Roku Player for streaming on the TV (out of more than 20 devices that I own). When I'm traveling I use the iPad and iPhone for mobile viewing. I like the convenience of having Netflix on my Samsung TV, but like the channels on the Boxee Box, Roku and apps on the Go...
1. Rent games to give me a reason to quit Blockbuster movie pass. I also have the $20/mo Netflix sub.
2. Fix the Netflix Xbox 360 interface to allow FF/RW like it was. Now when you FF through a movie you cannot easily see what frame you are on, only what position. Makes it difficult to skip through anime/tv introductions.
3. Find a way to speed up the startup times of the iOS/Android interface. It takes up to 5 minutes to select my show to watch. This is on an iPad 2 and Galaxy S phone with both on WIFI.
4. Stop re-arranging my instant queue every few days.
5. Don't list shows in the recent or rental area when I watch less than 5 minutes of a show. Most of the netflix apps do a preview now that starts the show and lists it as watched.
6. Stream new TV shows. I would pay a premium for this feature so that I can quit my cable TV.
I will continue to stay with Netflix. For the price it's a great service. They have worked very hard to make it a great product for the user. If you don't think so, check out Blockbuster online, Comcast online, Dish Network online. They don't even come close to Netflix!
Commented Dec 29, 2011 on What Complaints Do You Have about Netflix Streaming or DVD Rentals? at Hacking NetFlix
What Complaints Do You Have about Netflix Streaming or DVD Rentals?
Palmer writes, "Where do I complain about the serious lack in Netflix service, obviously not from your slick and refined, oops I don't work for Netflix site, coulda fooled me ;-( So where on your site is there dissenting commentary or any commentary but numbing ads?" Well, Palmer, here's an open...
Firefly
Babylon 5
Star Trek
I would pay a per season fee of $20-$50 for each series to bring them back.
I would also consider signing a 1 year commitment contract to help pay for a series while a studio gathers funding for the show. If during that 1 year they are able to obtain enough funding then I would be obligated to pay XX dollars for the show.
Commented Nov 20, 2011 on Netflix is Bringing Back 'Arrested Development' at Hacking NetFlix
Netflix is Bringing Back 'Arrested Development'
Netflix & Fox have signed an agreement to bring back the long-cancelled but much-loved series Arrested Development starting in 2013. "Netflix's bold entrance into original programming presents an exciting new opportunity for our two companies" commented Peter Levinsohn, Fox Filmed Entertainmen...
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