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1. Yoshi
   Member

   Okay I need some help with people who have used these/tried them both.

   Now yes I know you can do a free trial for both but I'd like to get peoples opinions and experiences too.

   So which is better? I'm mainly going to be using it to watch TV programmes so one main question is, how long does it take for a TV episode to appear on Netflix and Lovefilm.

   So has anyone got the UK Netflix? Is it worth getting yet? How long does it take for a TV programme to appear on Netflix? and in general is it a good service.

   Much appreciated <3

   Posted 1 year ago #

2. Colin Gallacher
   Member

   I've been using it nearly daily since it's release in the UK. Netflix is by far the best streaming service we have at the moment.

   High definition streaming on most of the films or shows, the sneaky ability to get the US library and the simple way you can cancel your account at any time compared to LoveFilm (They may have changed that now though).

   What platforms would you be using it on, Yoshi?

   Posted 1 year ago #

3. Yoshi
   Member

   Thanks,

   Errm PC mostly and PS3 sometimes I was thinking.

   Posted 1 year ago #

4. StolenGlory
   Member

   You can access the US Netflix library from the UK?!

   Are you referring to the VPN method? If not, you must spill those beans Colin! :)

   Posted 1 year ago #

5. Colin Gallacher
   Member

   I am referring to the VPN method! I've had that going on my PS3 for over a week now :D

   The interface on the PS3 is pretty basic but it works well, unlike the 360's Netflix app which is a horrible mess of confusion and bizarre choices. Got a decent connection Yoshi? I've got between 4 and 6mbps and I can stream High HD quality with no problems and not a single stoppage. The BBC iPlayer on the Ps3 sometimes struggles with the HD stuff at that speed.

   Posted 1 year ago #

6. Yoshi
   Member

   Yeh my interest is good when it wants to be :) 10mb down and 1'ish mb up. That's with Virgin Media though so that's where the 'when it wants to be' comes in :P But I think it should be fine with streaming shows and films.

   Posted 1 year ago #

7. OlderGamer
   Moderator

   When Netflix launched instantview in the states, it was thin on choices. I would imagine the same is true for uk at this point. I also would imagine that the choices will expand rapidly and dramaticly.

   IMO Netflix is a beast of a service, I don't think it has any real competition. Just wait for it broaden a bit.

   But if your asking if shows get put on netflix after they have aired on TV i think you might have the wrong idea. A TV show isn't going to be on live TV one week and then be on netflix the next. They might carry a series that is currently on the air, but likly the seasons will lag behind one year from what is on the air currently. Meaning that liscene holders of said TV show will want to sell you copies via istore, PSN, XBL, or the retail store before they let Netflix have a crack at streaming it.

   So while netflix is amazing and offers great value, don't expect it to be a way of watching current on the air episodes of current on the air shows.

   I can't comment on lovefilm, other then to say i laugh ever time I read the name. But I have never used the service, as i am an american.

   Posted 1 year ago #

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