In a recent job posting Netflix finally dropped some streaming device numbers: "You will be joining an experienced team that has used their combined program management and partner management skills to enable our CE partners to launch over 200+ Netflix-enabled products in less than a year that will result in over 60 million devices sold in 2010." Netflix PR confirmed that the numbers are for the full year.
Netflix has a huge lead on anyone (Hulu, Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, etc.) looking to enter the online streaming market:
- Years of research into recommendation systems (when's the last time Comcast recommended a movie based on your ratings?).
- 15 million subscribers (more than Time Warner, and about half of Comcast & HBO), and a low cancellation rate.
- A low-cost $9 per month subscription fee that includes unlimited streaming and 1 DVD rental at-a-time.
- A huge DVD catalog of more than 125,000 titles.
- 200+ different Netflix-enabled devices by the end of the year.
- 60 Million Netflix-ready devices sold, including alarm clocks, phones, tablet computers, DVRs, TVs, home theater systems, streaming boxes, and more.
It's getting hard to find an electronic device that doesn't include Netflix streaming. How many Netflix-ready streaming devices do you own?
Was going to say 2 (Roku box and Apple TV) but thinking a little further, have to add the iPad and iPhone.... that's 4. Add three computers and that's 7... that enough?
Posted by: Webomatica | October 11, 2010 at 07:57 PM
I've got an XBOX, PS3, computer and iPhone. I got the XBOX with Netflix streaming in mind, all the other devices I have that are compatible came as pleasant surprises.
Posted by: S | October 11, 2010 at 08:06 PM
I've got a computer and a Roku, and that's more than enough for any man.
Posted by: Clay | October 11, 2010 at 08:26 PM
I have a laptop and iPod touch that I can stream from right now. I plan on purchasing an Xbox 360 in the near future.
Posted by: Shellie | October 11, 2010 at 08:34 PM
alarm clocks?
Posted by: Jeff | October 11, 2010 at 10:10 PM
I have a Roku XD|S, xBox 360, a desktop and a laptop
Posted by: S S | October 11, 2010 at 10:40 PM
Xbox360, Wii, PS3, Media Center, Laptop, I-touch, iMac.
I use the xbox the most for streaming though.
Posted by: Fohf | October 11, 2010 at 10:42 PM
I have a Sony Blu-ray player that we use quite a bit. We have two desktops and a laptop that we seldom use for streaming. We have one of the new Roku HD's on order, when Amazon gets them in. Yeah, I know I could get it sooner getting it directly from Roku but their shipping and tax really jacks up the price. So I'm just cheap enough to be a little patient.
Posted by: Clydesplace | October 11, 2010 at 10:45 PM
1 Roku, 1 PS3, 1 XBox360, 1 Wii, 4 Iphones, 1 Itouch and about 7 or 8 PCs and Laptops make it nearly impossible not to be able to enjoy netflix anywhere in my house or on the go. To the point where I can bring a netflix disc to any friends house since everyone of them has either a xbox, ps3 or wii for them to check it out and me to continue my entertainment.
Posted by: John Kimble | October 11, 2010 at 11:32 PM
Which alarm clock supports netflix streaming? I have 2 laptops, XB360, and ipod touch. I normally use the 360.
Posted by: FearNo1 | October 11, 2010 at 11:46 PM
The alarm clock is the Sony Dash.
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Posted by: air max | October 12, 2010 at 01:53 AM
1 intentionally - my Roku
+
2 iphones
3 computers
1 wii
1 ps3
so 8 total....wow
Posted by: things | October 12, 2010 at 08:09 AM
Let's see, 3 pc's, 1 laptop, 1 netbook, 2 xboxes, 2 Roku boxes, and 1 Ipad.
I think that covers it. :)
Posted by: JMJ | October 12, 2010 at 09:03 AM
Xbox when I'm relaxing and the laptop for when I'm working!
Posted by: RT | October 12, 2010 at 09:55 AM
3 touchs
2 Sony blu ray players
2 netbooks
3 laptops
1 desktop
1 PS3
(i think I remembered all the devices my wife and I own. LOL! )
Posted by: dave | October 12, 2010 at 10:52 AM
It was genius on the part of Netflix to license their instant streaming to just about anyone who could breathe.
Posted by: Seth | October 12, 2010 at 11:54 AM
PS3, Wii, sony streaming tv, ipod touch, 1 iMac, 1 pc, 3 laptops, 1 mac book air, 1 netbook.
And hopefully soon my android powered phone.
Posted by: Idenkilla | October 12, 2010 at 01:14 PM
just my computer
Posted by: scJohn | October 12, 2010 at 01:21 PM
Obviously I don't actually use all these:
2 PS3s
1 Wii
2 Roku
1 WD HD Live+
1 Sony Dash
1 iPhone
1 iPad
1 Laptop PC
2 Desktop PCs
1 iMac
I have actually activated: 1 PS3, 1 Roku, 1 WD HD Live+, and 1 iPad.
Posted by: CJ | October 12, 2010 at 01:24 PM
4 devices:
- Roku Netflix Box (it's name when purchased)
- LG BD390 blu-ray player
- Work PC
- Home PC
My preference is actually to use the Roku Netflix Box and get as much resolution as I can on my 46" HD TV, though this can be painful with Starz Play.
Posted by: Mark12547 | October 12, 2010 at 02:10 PM
Netflix needs to allow more than 6 devices to be simultaneously activated!
Posted by: dave | October 12, 2010 at 02:39 PM
when do we hear about more greater quantity of movie selections?
Posted by: Dennis | October 12, 2010 at 02:53 PM
How about lower prices? Netflix is becoming as common as water. Maybe a $4.99 plan to our phone's, or Ipad would be in order?
Posted by: Ronald | October 12, 2010 at 03:43 PM
Ronald,
Netflix is a BARGAIN! Besides, a bottle of water costs more than what it costs me to watch 4 full-length movies via Netflix.
Why should Netflix offer Apple customers a lower price???? that's NUTS.
Posted by: dave | October 12, 2010 at 04:25 PM
I can think of about 40 million devices that don't have Netflix.... Android phones.
Hopefully soon though, which will then add a considerable number to the total devices.
Posted by: Jeff | October 12, 2010 at 04:30 PM
1 Roku DVP(Original one)
1 PS3
3 Media Center PC's (Not as good as the Roku or PS3)
2 PC's (Through Browser)
1 XBox360 (Don't use due to having to use Live-Gold)
1 Wii (Have the disk but have not tried it, PS3 hooked to the same TV and would rather view in HD)
Posted by: Del | October 12, 2010 at 06:42 PM
2 PCs (soon, one netbook as well), 1 iTouch, 1 Roku, 1 Wii = 6 devices. Suck it, ComCast!
Posted by: Jack of All Tirades | October 13, 2010 at 10:06 PM
4 Devices:
Two Rokus
toaster
drip coffeemaker
Posted by: Al | October 13, 2010 at 11:29 PM
LG47LH50 Broadband TV with NetFlix built in
XBox 360
Posted by: DC | October 15, 2010 at 01:51 PM
I think this is a great post. One thing that I find the most helpful is number five. Sometimes when I write, I just let the flow of the words and information come out so much that I loose the purpose. It’s only after editing when I realize what I’ve done. There’s defiantly a lot of great tips here I’m going to try to be more aware of.
Posted by: airmax 90 | November 08, 2010 at 11:26 PM