LoveFilm or NetFlix - SV650.org

TheRamJam · 10-02-12, 10:22 AM

Hey folks,

I have LoveFilm and am paying 9.99 a month for Unlimited online viewing and 2 discs at home package. Netflix I think is 5.99 a month for unlimited viewing

I've heard some good things about NetFlix being better and with the added bonus of being able to watch programmes on it. Has anyone got NetFlix and is it any good?

timwilky · 10-02-12, 10:34 AM

I got as for as the sign up page and they wanted card details for the trial so turned off.

I can understand why, but scaring people away when they want to know more is a bad business model

10-02-12, 10:37 AM

I've got Netflix. The film selection is average but the tv series selection is much better, especially if you're a fan of American tv! I've just got into Dexter and I'm loving it at the moment! Also, unlike Lovefilm, there is no pay per view films, you get everything for £6.

hindle8907 · 10-02-12, 10:43 AM

Both crap, use the £6 quid towards a monthly usenet account and download all media you could ever want.

Dexter is the man

although the latest series is a bit of a let down.

10-02-12, 10:56 AM

£15 cashback + 30 day free trial...

http://www.quidco.com/netflix/

10-02-12, 11:08 AM

Netflix is quite poo. Mostly american rubbish and the layout on the xbox is dreadful.

Fallout · 10-02-12, 11:19 AM

What's your movie watching setup like and what's the streaming quality? I've done the whole TV on the wall with 5.1 surround sound business in my lounge, and to make the most of it, I try to get only blu-rays from LoveFilm. I'd be happy with an online streaming service if it came in the same res as blu-ray with high-def surround sound, but I'm fairly sure it's a lower res with stereo sound only. Not really a big deal for most people, but the extra few quid a month to get the better experience is worth it for me, since I've put the effort into setting it all up. Plus at least with a blu-ray/dvd, you don't have to worry about internet slow down issues.

maviczap · 10-02-12, 12:20 PM

Priced low to entice you in, but then prices will go up

Netflix choice of movies is poor from what I've read, which will improve.

10-02-12, 12:31 PM

I'm looking at signing up...........but not really impressed by what I've seen so far.....there's always the BT option...not a fan of BT (lots of on demand stuff) but I can get it for £4pm

10-02-12, 03:18 PM

Someone at work has tried Netflix, and says it's poor. The films are really old. I had a look, films like "Faceoff" and "Kill Bill" . their use of the word "unlimited" doesn't apply to their film range.

10-02-12, 10:22 AM	#1
TheRamJam Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: North East Glasgow, UK Posts: 1,137	LoveFilm or NetFlix Hey folks, I have LoveFilm and am paying 9.99 a month for Unlimited online viewing and 2 discs at home package. Netflix I think is 5.99 a month for unlimited viewing I've heard some good things about NetFlix being better and with the added bonus of being able to watch programmes on it. Has anyone got NetFlix and is it any good? __________________ Previous: Suzuki SV650S K9 - Sold Suzuki GSXR1000 K8 - Wrote Aff Honda Fireblade RR-9 - Sold Yamaha MT 10 - Sold Current Bike: Aprilia Tuono V4 Factory

10-02-12, 10:34 AM	#2
timwilky Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Not in Yorkshire. (Thank God) Posts: 4,116	Re: LoveFilm or NetFlix I got as for as the sign up page and they wanted card details for the trial so turned off. I can understand why, but scaring people away when they want to know more is a bad business model __________________ Not Grumpy, opinionated.

10-02-12, 10:43 AM	#4
hindle8907 Member Mega Poster Join Date: May 2009 Location: Manchester Posts: 1,492	Re: LoveFilm or NetFlix Both crap, use the £6 quid towards a monthly usenet account and download all media you could ever want. Dexter is the man although the latest series is a bit of a let down. __________________ 2006-2007 -- Gilera Runner 50 - Sold 2007-2008 -- Hyosung XRX125 - Stolen 2009-2010 -- 05 SV650n - CAT - B 2010-Now -- 00 SV650s & 00 SV650n & GSXR 600 K2

10-02-12, 10:56 AM	#5
Stenno Guest Posts: n/a	Re: LoveFilm or NetFlix £15 cashback + 30 day free trial... http://www.quidco.com/netflix/

10-02-12, 11:08 AM	#6
Reeder Guest Posts: n/a	Re: LoveFilm or NetFlix Netflix is quite poo. Mostly american rubbish and the layout on the xbox is dreadful.

10-02-12, 10:37 AM	#3
Scythe92 Guest Posts: n/a	I've got Netflix. The film selection is average but the tv series selection is much better, especially if you're a fan of American tv! I've just got into Dexter and I'm loving it at the moment! Also, unlike Lovefilm, there is no pay per view films, you get everything for £6.

10-02-12, 11:19 AM	#7
Fallout Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Basingstoke Posts: 2,983	Re: LoveFilm or NetFlix What's your movie watching setup like and what's the streaming quality? I've done the whole TV on the wall with 5.1 surround sound business in my lounge, and to make the most of it, I try to get only blu-rays from LoveFilm. I'd be happy with an online streaming service if it came in the same res as blu-ray with high-def surround sound, but I'm fairly sure it's a lower res with stereo sound only. Not really a big deal for most people, but the extra few quid a month to get the better experience is worth it for me, since I've put the effort into setting it all up. Plus at least with a blu-ray/dvd, you don't have to worry about internet slow down issues. __________________ MotoGoLoco - You knows it The Shed - Suzuki GSX-R 750 K1 \| Triumph Tiger 1050 K6 Fallout Bikes (VLogs, Tutorials, Bike Vids) Fallout Breakbeat (My Music)

10-02-12, 12:20 PM	#8
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,096	Re: LoveFilm or NetFlix Priced low to entice you in, but then prices will go up Netflix choice of movies is poor from what I've read, which will improve. __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

10-02-12, 12:31 PM	#9
BigBaddad Guest Posts: n/a	Re: LoveFilm or NetFlix I'm looking at signing up...........but not really impressed by what I've seen so far.....there's always the BT option...not a fan of BT (lots of on demand stuff) but I can get it for £4pm

10-02-12, 03:18 PM	#10
mickhew Guest Posts: n/a	Re: LoveFilm or NetFlix Someone at work has tried Netflix, and says it's poor. The films are really old. I had a look, films like "Faceoff" and "Kill Bill" . their use of the word "unlimited" doesn't apply to their film range.