Comments | bert_the_turtle: On Netflix's New Feature: Watch Now

bert_the_turtle

On Netflix's New Feature: Watch Now

Mar 01, 2007 23:03

I tried out the new Watch Now feature on Netflix tonight. Almost everything about it was awesome. The interface was easy to use and install, the movie loaded quickly, and best of all it was free with my subscription. Apparently you get an hour's worth of streaming for every dollar you pay in subscription fees. I currently have the 1 movie at a ( Read more... )

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bert_the_turtle March 2 2007, 04:24:19 UTC

Reihan Salam has more to say about it here.

marfplamer March 4 2007, 05:28:25 UTC

I've been with them since early 2000, and they haven't given me that option yet, the bastards! At least they give me a rate discount.

bert_the_turtle March 4 2007, 15:28:51 UTC

Click on Help, and do a search for Watch Now. The new tab should pop up for you. Also, make sure you're using the latest version of Internet Explorer. It doesn't work with Firefox or other browsers yet.

marfplamer March 4 2007, 18:47:08 UTC

"When your account is enabled for instant viewing of movies, you will see a "Watch Now" tab at the top of the Netflix web page"

I think they plan to ramp up the service over a few months rather than unleash it all at once.