Netflix
About the DVD rental service Netflix.
Renting From Netflix
Netflix provides a movie and television programming rental service at flat monthly fees. The company has no brick-and-mortar stores, and instead interfaces with its customers via the Internet and the United States Postal Service. A large number of titles are available on DVDs and Blu-ray discs that will be delivered to the subscriber by mail. In addition, a much smaller number of titles can be streamed to the subscriber over the Internet.
Netflix provides a movie and television programming rental service at flat monthly fees. The company has no brick-and-mortar stores, and instead interfaces with its customers via the Internet and the United States Postal Service. A large number of titles are available on DVDs and Blu-ray discs that will be delivered to the subscriber by mail. In addition, a much smaller number of titles can be streamed to the subscriber over the Internet.
The Class-Action Lawsuit Against Netflix Over Throttling
In 2004 the class-action lawsuit "Frank Chavez v. Netflix, Inc." was filed in San Francisco Superior Court. It came about because Netflix subscribers who were getting an extremely high volume of DVDs from the company became disgruntled. Their disgruntlement arose when they observed that the stream of discs they were receiving was apparently being slowed down. They accused Netflix of engaging in a practice they called "throttling" and consulted attorneys.
In 2004 the class-action lawsuit "Frank Chavez v. Netflix, Inc." was filed in San Francisco Superior Court. It came about because Netflix subscribers who were getting an extremely high volume of DVDs from the company became disgruntled. Their disgruntlement arose when they observed that the stream of discs they were receiving was apparently being slowed down. They accused Netflix of engaging in a practice they called "throttling" and consulted attorneys.
Netflix to Charge an Additional Dollar a Month for Blu-ray
Netflix has been permitting subscribers to rent Blu-ray discs at no extra cost, but the online rental company has announced that will change November 5, 2008. At that time, subscribers who don't take action to opt out will automatically be charged an additional dollar per month plus taxes, in return for which they will be allowed to rent Blu-ray discs.
Netflix has been permitting subscribers to rent Blu-ray discs at no extra cost, but the online rental company has announced that will change November 5, 2008. At that time, subscribers who don't take action to opt out will automatically be charged an additional dollar per month plus taxes, in return for which they will be allowed to rent Blu-ray discs.
Netflix to Stream Starz Movies
Netflix has been streaming movies and TV programs to its subscribers for some time, but these have been mostly older titles. However, that is changing as now the online rental company will be able to stream recent hits like Spider-Man 3, Superbad and No Country for Old Men due to a deal with Starz.
Netflix has been streaming movies and TV programs to its subscribers for some time, but these have been mostly older titles. However, that is changing as now the online rental company will be able to stream recent hits like Spider-Man 3, Superbad and No Country for Old Men due to a deal with Starz.
Netflix Customers to Be Able to Stream CBS, Disney TV Shows
Netflix subscribers will be able to stream current CBS and Disney Channel television shows into their homes 24 hours after original broadcast under new agreements reached by the three companies. Among the CBS shows are CSI, NCIS and Numb3rs, while Disney shows include Hannah Montana, Wizards of Waverly Place and The Suite Life on Deck. Read more about this in the short feature.
Netflix subscribers will be able to stream current CBS and Disney Channel television shows into their homes 24 hours after original broadcast under new agreements reached by the three companies. Among the CBS shows are CSI, NCIS and Numb3rs, while Disney shows include Hannah Montana, Wizards of Waverly Place and The Suite Life on Deck. Read more about this in the short feature.
Netflix Class Action Benefits Available at Last
It was back in 2004 that the consumer class action lawsuit Chavez vs. Netflix was brought because of the DVD rental company's policy generally known as "throttling." In the lawsuit the plaintiffs alleged that the company misled consumers when it advertised it would provide subscribers unlimited disc rentals with one-day delivery. Find out more about Netflix class action benefit
It was back in 2004 that the consumer class action lawsuit Chavez vs. Netflix was brought because of the DVD rental company's policy generally known as "throttling." In the lawsuit the plaintiffs alleged that the company misled consumers when it advertised it would provide subscribers unlimited disc rentals with one-day delivery. Find out more about Netflix class action benefit
The Netflix Player Allows You to Stream Movies to Your TV
Netflix now offers an option to subscribers allowing them to stream movies via the Internet to their TV. This service will require a set-top box called The Netflix Player made by Roku.
Netflix now offers an option to subscribers allowing them to stream movies via the Internet to their TV. This service will require a set-top box called The Netflix Player made by Roku.
Netflix Dumps HD DVD, Goes With Blu-ray
Netflix has previously offered movies on both HD DVD and Blu-ray discs, but has now announced it will be dropping HD DVD and phasing out its existing stock in that format. This follows announcements that four of the six major studios will not release new titles on HD DVD. However, Universal and Paramount continue to release new titles in that format. The format war between Blu-ray and HD DVD continues, but Netflix's decision is another indication that Blu-ray is gaining ground.
Netflix has previously offered movies on both HD DVD and Blu-ray discs, but has now announced it will be dropping HD DVD and phasing out its existing stock in that format. This follows announcements that four of the six major studios will not release new titles on HD DVD. However, Universal and Paramount continue to release new titles in that format. The format war between Blu-ray and HD DVD continues, but Netflix's decision is another indication that Blu-ray is gaining ground.
Netflix Plans to Stream Movies to TV Sets
Netflix has announced a partnership with LG Electronics to develop a system that would make it possible for a subscriber to choose a movie from among thousands of titles and begin watching it almost immediately on their television screen.
Netflix has announced a partnership with LG Electronics to develop a system that would make it possible for a subscriber to choose a movie from among thousands of titles and begin watching it almost immediately on their television screen.
Netflix Class-Action Lawsuit Settled
The Netflix class-action lawsuit settlement has at last been finalized along the lines previously reported, and if you were a Netflix subscriber prior to January 15, 2005, you are probably eligible to get a small benefit out of it. Read more...
The Netflix class-action lawsuit settlement has at last been finalized along the lines previously reported, and if you were a Netflix subscriber prior to January 15, 2005, you are probably eligible to get a small benefit out of it. Read more...
Netflix Diary - An Index of Diary Installments
An index of installments in the Netflix diary.
An index of installments in the Netflix diary.
Netflix Sues Blockbuster, Claiming Patent Infringement
Netflix has gone to court to try to get Blockbuster to pay damages and/or to get Blockbuster's online DVD rental service shut down. Read more...
Netflix has gone to court to try to get Blockbuster to pay damages and/or to get Blockbuster's online DVD rental service shut down. Read more...
Netflix
This well-known Web site offers unlimited online DVD rentals for a flat monthly fee. If you rent a lot of DVDs every month, this might make an interesting alternative to the video store.
This well-known Web site offers unlimited online DVD rentals for a flat monthly fee. If you rent a lot of DVDs every month, this might make an interesting alternative to the video store.