Wondering if any of you folks are using Amazon prime yet? Most specifically, is performance acceptable and how does their selection rate against Netflix? Netflix seems really weak on getting new material in.
OT: Amazon Prime vs. Netflix
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I don't use Prime but a friend does and he also has Netflix. He says the main benefit to Prime right now is if you're a frequent Amazon customer and can benefit from the free shipping. The streaming content isn't anywhere near what Netflix offers yet.
I too have a friend that said the same thing. He no longer has cable/satellite service, so he uses either NetFlix or Prime for all his TV viewing. He loves the free shipping. One purchase he made more than paid for the Prime service.
I be a Prime user 
The video is not exactly HD quality, but I watch it regularly.
Considering I grew up with B&W TV, it's pretty good for free, although probably not up to NetFlix (I don't have that, so I can't verify). I would rate it up there with watching a VHS movie.
Given I paid for my yearly membership in about 2 weeks worth of orders (I get most of my food from Amazon, and it can be heavy), I can not complain that the videos are not perfect quality -- it's a great deal if you buy from them every week like me, and watch an occasional movie...
The video is not exactly HD quality, but I watch it regularly.
Considering I grew up with B&W TV, it's pretty good for free, although probably not up to NetFlix (I don't have that, so I can't verify). I would rate it up there with watching a VHS movie.
Given I paid for my yearly membership in about 2 weeks worth of orders (I get most of my food from Amazon, and it can be heavy), I can not complain that the videos are not perfect quality -- it's a great deal if you buy from them every week like me, and watch an occasional movie...
Also, I have just read recently - and I can't post a link because I don't know where I read it - but the free streaming from amazon will be disappearing before too long - like before a year is over.
Well, so are ALL the services because if they had tons of new content, it would kill video stores ( it already has anyway ) and the studio's ability to sell DVDs and license to cable / satellite operators. If you expect Netflix to carry new stuff you can bet prices will go WAY up for monthly subscriptions. WAY, WAY, UP.
Our local Hollywood and Blockbuster are both already gone. The only video rental store is a mom/pop operation that makes their cash by having a back-room porn operation.
Our Blockbuster is still here but i'm sure its future is grim. We've got the Redbox and the Mobile Blockbuster machines taking over disc rentals it seems.
I just dropped my Netflix to streaming only starting next month when the new price plan kicks in. I can see myself cancelling it down the road though only because streaming doesn't have new stuff available and I'm too cheap/don't watch enough DVDs to pay for the DVD plan too.
I agree with you Dan completely. I have the stream only with NLFX (plug for my buddy Ben).. I really like it for catching up with seasons of shows that I missed. I stream it on my phone in bed. I wish if they would have better selections of flicks to watch but for the price I'm paying I guess I can't be too choosy.