Netflix CEO Reed Hastings and Former Fox/Hulu exec Peter Chernin were interviewed at the Web 2.0 Summit by John Heilemann from New York Magazine. Hastings noted that the iOS devices like the iPad had "very little" impact on Netflix's business, but game consoles like the Xbox 360, Wii & PS3 with large audiences had a "huge" impact. When asked about international expansion, Hastings said that Netflix, over the next 3 - 5 years, will try to get everywhere (he has said previously that he wants the majority of Netflix revenue to come from other counties). He also confirmed that Netflix will soon offer a streaming-only plan in the US soon, with pricing along the lines of the $7.99 per month Canadian service.
Tellin ya don't opt for the Streaming only plan it will raise rates on the disc plans.
See my comments here: http://www.hackingnetflix.com/2010/11/more-799-per-month-netflix-streaming-only-plan-sightings.html#comments
Posted by: Crow550 | November 19, 2010 at 07:53 PM
Clear your cookies on your web browser and goto Netflix.com to see the $7.99 page pop up then click How it works.
It appears the disc plans will be raised to having Blu-Ray access and the Blu-Rays won't cost any more to upgrade.
Whether you like that or not. Does rest in your hands if the streaming only plan becomes popular or not if you choose it or not.
Posted by: Crow550 | November 19, 2010 at 08:03 PM
I would like to get help from Netflix bosses, I am a subsciber and I love the product. My problem is that I'm aging and my hearing is getting worse. I need to read captions in order to enjoy movies and TV episodes. Netflix is my only recreational tool, my escape from mundane. Please advise me what I'll need to do to be fully satisfied with Netflix. I bought Roku XD and my son connect it to my bedroom TV and to next room's PC/router. Kindly advise me @ agrossberg1@sc.rr.com. Many, many thanks!
Posted by: Agrossberg1 | November 20, 2010 at 01:11 AM
Agrossberg: Check out this site: http://ncmacasl.blogspot.com/2010/10/netflix-instantwatch-titles-with.html -- updated with titles that have the option to turn captions on or off.
Posted by: wowwee123 | November 20, 2010 at 06:18 PM
I'm not surprised that the iPad hasn't had a lot of impact since I think the majority of subscribers prefer the enjoy movies at home, on the couch on a real screen instead of some handheld LCD. I feel the same way about streaming to phones, of course.
Posted by: foryourhealth | November 22, 2010 at 09:16 AM
agrossberg1: On Roku's help center, they say to turn on CC push the down arrow button while watching the movie. Then if CC is availible, it will give you an option to turn on or off. However, I've tried it on dozens of movies and none of them have it.
Posted by: Jamie | November 27, 2010 at 11:03 AM