Netflix raises prices (again) for Disc Users - Streaming Only plan now available.

**GizmoDVD** · 11-22-2010 09:59 AM

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Netflix Inc said it will offer its first unlimited streaming-only subscription plan in the U.S. for $7.99 a month, and raise prices of its popular unlimited streaming and unlimited DVD plan by a dollar to $9.99 a month.

Netflix shares rose 5 pct in premarket trade following the announcement.

The company said on Monday the plan will take effect immediately.

"We are now primarily a streaming video company delivering a wide selection of TV shows and films over the Internet," said Chief Executive Reed Hastings in a statement.

Netflix, which gained success as a DVD rental by mail service, has more than 16 million members in the U.S. and Canada. I

Look at that. Another price hike and another "we are now primarily a streaming video company" quote.

**vikingfan** · 11-22-2010 10:52 AM

Look, another price hike on OD because streaming can't pull its own weight.

**Rob71** · 11-22-2010 10:56 AM

Originally Posted by vikingfan

Look, another price hike on OD because streaming can't pull its own weight.

Exactly. Funny how streaming is so reliant on OD to keep it afloat. Also funny a few here choose to ignore that fact. Funny, but expected.

**GizmoDVD** · 11-22-2010 11:25 AM

Yeah that's it. You enjoy paying more so I get to watch more streaming. Thanks guys! Hope the raise it again - I want more TV shows.

**Lee Stewart** · 11-22-2010 11:45 AM

Originally Posted by vikingfan

Look, another price hike on OD because streaming can't pull its own weight.

How do you know it can't pull it's own weight when this is the first time Netflix has offerred a streaming only plan?

BTW, there is a postage increase of $.02 coming Jan.2, 2011

**ack_bak** · 11-22-2010 11:51 AM

Originally Posted by Lee Stewart

How do you know it can't pull it's own weight when this is the first time Netflix has offerred a streaming only plan?

BTW, there is a postage increase of $.02 coming Jan.2, 2011

We will never know as Netflix has already stated that they will not breakdown the numbers in the future as to the streaming only plans.

Personally, I see nothing wrong with a streaming only plan. What I don't like is that disc renters are pretty much forced into a streaming plan, and Netflix seems to be falling way behind on stocking catalog BD titles. I am going to cancel my membership for about 3 months as I get caught up on all my discs that I am buying right now, and I also want to look into Blockbuster.com again since they get new releases.

Ironincally, the thing that always drew me into Netflix (great catalog and indie support) is the thing that seems to be driving me to look at other options.

If they can greatly improve the streaming experience (improved PQ and AQ), I would be more excited about the product. But it is really lacking for me.

**GizmoDVD** · 11-22-2010 12:10 PM

They've already imposed 28 (and soon 45 day) delays and have cut hack on catalog titles...maybe it's time to drop them.

**Mr. Cinema** · 11-22-2010 12:14 PM

I'm on the 1 disc plan with BD. I may just go with the $8 streaming plan. If I want to see a movie bad enough on BD, I'll just pay $1.50 at RedBox.

**chipvideo** · 11-22-2010 12:19 PM

Originally Posted by Mr. Cinema

I'm on the 1 disc plan with BD. I may just go with the $8 streaming plan. If I want to see a movie bad enough on BD, I'll just pay $1.50 at RedBox.

Thank god for choices. Nice to have netlix and redbox.

Heck I have had at pretty damn good with netflix. My movies take 1 day to arrive from them and I keep on getting new releases. Expendables was just shipped out to me. I love netlfix.

**Kosty** · 11-22-2010 12:28 PM

Originally Posted by chipvideo

Thank god for choices. Nice to have netlix and redbox.

Heck I have had at pretty damn good with netflix. My movies take 1 day to arrive from them and I keep on getting new releases. Expendables was just shipped out to me. I love netlfix.

YMMV I almost always have the top of my que sent to me without delay. But I really now don't try much on new releases anymore with Redbox stocking more Blu-ray new releases. I get 1 day turnaround too from Netflix as well.

**GizmoDVD** · 11-22-2010 12:32 PM

My redbox has 6 titles. How many does yours have, Kosty?

**Malanthius** · 11-22-2010 12:39 PM

Originally Posted by vikingfan

Look, another price hike on OD because streaming can't pull its own weight.

Originally Posted by Rob71

Exactly. Funny how streaming is so reliant on OD to keep it afloat. Also funny a few here choose to ignore that fact. Funny, but expected.

I'd love for you two to provide some proof for those claims. But I'm not going to hold my breath. But if that's how you feel thank you for your support. Can I get you to cover my 7.99 plan as well? Just start sending it to me via paypal. You guys can half it.

**ack_bak** · 11-22-2010 12:54 PM

Originally Posted by Mr. Cinema

I'm on the 1 disc plan with BD. I may just go with the $8 streaming plan. If I want to see a movie bad enough on BD, I'll just pay $1.50 at RedBox.

The problem with Redbox is that they also have delay windows on new releases and are very limited on catalog titles.

**vikingfan** · 11-22-2010 12:54 PM

Originally Posted by Malanthius

I'd love for you two to provide some proof for those claims.

Proof isn't needed in smackdown anymore, your team set the precedent, I'll follow suit.

**chipvideo** · 11-22-2010 12:56 PM

Originally Posted by ack_bak

The problem with Redbox is that they also have delay windows on new releases and are very limited on catalog titles.

So wait out the delay. There are more than enough other distractions out there to waste time on.

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