Netflix Canada Review
December 9th, 2010 Posted in Financial and Non-Financial Reviews
Netflix Canada Offers Unlimited Programs
What Is Netflix?
Netflix is an online video streaming service that allows you to watch unlimited movies and television shows for $7.99 a month. You can use devices such as PC, laptop, PlayStation (PS3), Nintendo Wiis, Xbox 360, iPad, iPhone etc to stream from Netflix. Some newer Internet-connected HD televisions and Blu-Ray players are also able to stream Netflix.
The Sign-up Process
Netflix makes it very easy and simple to sign up. You don’t need to download any software or anything. You should be able to watch a movie within five minutes after opening the Netflix website in your browser. Netflix offers free service for the first month, so try it first to see if you this is for you.
How Recent Are The Movies?
Don’t expect to find very recent movies on Netflix – this is something Netflix can’t do, although they may want to. Distributors will not provide recent movies and TV shows to Netflix because of the obvious reason – they don’t want to lose revenue. However, I have no complaints about what they have. There are new arrivals on a regular basis.
How Is The Video Quality?
Overall not bad. Netflix has both HD and non-HD content. I watched movies on my Acer 13.3 Timeline Laptop, Samsung 21.5 Full HD SyncMaster monitor, and Acer 21.5 Full HD monitor. When I went on full screen mode on my 21.5 inch monitor, video quality seemed to be compromised (even HD movies) a little bit. However, it’s still not bad at all. Netflix needs to work a little bit on video quality for big monitors and I believe it will happen in time.
Can Netflix Be A Threat To Traditional Video Stores?
I believe it can be. Traditional video shops like Blockbuster and other chains will have to come up with more innovative products to compete with Netflix. Although you will not find newer releases on Netflix, viewers would still prefer the convenience of not leaving home and will likely be reluctant to head to brick and mortar stores.
What I Like About Netflix
Here are some features I like about Netflix:
- Neat and clean interface
- Very easy and simple to use
- If you stop watching a movie and leave, Netflix will remember where you stopped
and start from that scene upon your return.
-As you keep watching, Netflix tries to understand you, and based on your
preferences it recommends movies you will like. This is, actually, one of my favourite
features on Netflix.
Some Features Netflix Can Add
- I don’t watch TV except news. If Netflix can add news to their inventory, it will be
able to pick up a good chunk of viewers like me who watch TV only for news.
- Although Netflix streaming is very efficient using the amount of data, it would be nice
to have a meter showing data use statistics.
Netflix is the first in Canada to offer online video streaming service. Expect more players to enter the market in the future – and more competitions will bring more value for consumers.
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4 Responses to “Netflix Canada Review”
By Sustainable PF on Dec 9, 2010
“Netflix is the first in Canada to offer online video streaming service. Expect more players to enter the market in the future – and more competitions will bring more value for consumers.”
I sure hope so. I’ve kept up to date on what is available on NetFlix and I simply don’t see the value in this product. The movies available are ones that have been repeated on cable television for years or i’ve simply had no interest in paying for (video) The TV shows are very out-dated. We also don’t own a device required to stream this service. Lastly, the latest CRTC ruling that the telecoms can bill for bandwidth usage could potentially make your Internet bill go up (HD movies take a lot of bandwidth).
Until the product improves in terms of content, we’ll be saving our $8 a month (+ whatever it costs to buy the tool required to stream).
By Fahed Jaradat on Feb 17, 2011
Hey guys,
I started a section for Netflix Canada on my site to try to help others who can’t find good content. I make 5 good movie recommendations a week.
Here’s the link: http://www.thenmn.com/netflix.htm
Cheers,
FJ
By Dave on May 11, 2011
Any netflix subscribers in Canada looking for some decent reviews on movies available should check out http://www.netpixpodcast.com for some quality discussions on some of the unknown movies in the Netflix catalogue. It’s a decent idea actually since most of the movies available on Netflix are ones you’ve never heard of. It’s a good way to save time watching movies you wouldn’t be interested in.