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    What Netflix On the PS3 Actually Looks Like

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    Watch the XPERIA X10's Rachael Interface in Action

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    Image of Cash907Censored Cash907Censored
    11/06/09

    In reply to What Netflix On the PS3 Actually Looks Like
    Slick? Early reports are saying the video only renders at 480p, and generally looks like crap.
    What's so slick about any of that? #netflixps3
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    Image of katypee001 katypee001
    11/06/09

    @Cash907Censored: wrong wrong and wrong, it displays HD content much better than my xbox or roku, in fact i might actually get rid of the xbox now...
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    Cash907Censored promoted this comment katypee001 was starred katypee001 was unstarred
    Image of Cash907Censored Cash907Censored
    11/07/09

    @katypee001:
    Five bucks says you don't own an xbox anyway, so getting rid of it is pretty simple huh? #netflixps3
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    Image of Monty Monty
    11/06/09

    In reply to What Netflix On the PS3 Actually Looks Like
    It is exciting this is finally out, but what I am curious about is why it took so long? Clearly this was not a rocket-science situation, both platforms should have had Netflix ages before it was released. So, what happened? Was it to get Microsoft to pay for the exclusivity of forcing PS3 owners to put a disc in the drive? (Wow, that was worth the price, Ballmer - putting discs in drives is almost as exhausting as shaking a fruit juice bottle.) Does Netflix just not have coders available? Or maybe Sony is paying for this program somehow?

    Sorry, just my usual Friday afternoon round of confusion. #netflixps3
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    11/06/09

    @Monty: microsoft was the exclusive console provider for a year, that was probably part of the deal. Open season now #netflixps3
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    Monty promoted this comment irfan was starred irfan was unstarred
    Image of Monty Monty
    11/06/09

    @irfan: Oh, open season is great - I would love a version of Netflix streaming for my Amiga 3000. 4096 colors is cutting edge technology and I so miss the Guru Meditation errors.

    Uh oh, I am showing my age again. I'll shut up now. #netflixps3
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    Image of ajs237 ajs237
    11/06/09

    In reply to What Netflix On the PS3 Actually Looks Like
    Is netflix streaming limited to crap anime videos or is that just the owners poor taste? #netflixps3
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    11/06/09

    @ajs237: couldnt have said it better myself #netflixps3
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    Image of superberg superberg
    11/06/09

    @ajs237: I don't know if you're referring to the anime selection or the video selection as a whole.

    I can't say I've watched any anime on Netflix streaming, but there are plenty of good non-anime titles on there. If all you watch is anime, I'd have to wonder why you are trying to mock people for their taste. #netflixps3
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    Image of WickedEast1 WickedEast1
    11/06/09

    @ajs237: Some animes are actually well-thought out and more original than lots of Hollywood movies. I'm sure Hollywood produces more crap. #netflixps3
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    11/06/09

    @WickedEast1: Bullshit. The amount of anime that reaches the US is infinitesimal compared to the amount that is actually released. There are gargantuan amounts of crap anime out there. There is some great anime, too. But your comment reeks of Japanophilia. #netflixps3
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    Image of MarcusMaximus MarcusMaximus
    11/06/09

    In reply to What Netflix On the PS3 Actually Looks Like
    How many 360 owners whose consoles are connected to the internet don't have Live gold? It doesn't really cost anything if you're actually using your console at all. #netflixps3
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    Monty promoted this comment MarcusMaximus was starred MarcusMaximus was unstarred
    Image of ASchwarzenegger ASchwarzenegger
    11/06/09

    @MarcusMaximus: It doesn't cost anything if you use it??

    That's like saying gas doesn't cost anything because I use it in my car. All the time!!

    It still costs money, just because you don't see it come out every month, you still pay for that subscription albeit yearly. #netflixps3
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    Image of Monty Monty
    11/06/09

    @MarcusMaximus: I used this exact same excuse to get my wife to agree to me buying a Ferrari - I promised I would drive it every day so it really wouldn't cost anything. For some reason, she didn't buy it. Weird. #netflixps3
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    Image of TwoLaneBlackTop TwoLaneBlackTop
    11/06/09

    @ASchwarzenegger: Eh, more like saying, "Since I'm driving to work anyway, it doesn't cost me extra to listen to the car radio". As opposed to sitting in the driveway with the engine idling listening to the radio. #netflixps3
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    Monty promoted this comment TwoLaneBlackTop was starred TwoLaneBlackTop was unstarred
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    11/06/09

    @TwoLaneBlackTop: Your analogy makes perfect sense since everyone who owns a car will be purchasing petrol to drive it. However, not everyone who buys a 360 purchases the online services. That is where the dichotomy begins.
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    Edited by Monty at 11/06/09 3:23 PM Monty was starred Monty was unstarred
    Image of ASchwarzenegger ASchwarzenegger
    11/06/09

    @TwoLaneBlackTop: @Monty: God how annoying are analogies when they HAVE to make sense?!

    I am sticking to my analogy damnit!!! :p #netflixps3
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    Image of Seiven Seiven
    11/06/09

    In reply to Netflix Shipping PS3 Instant Streaming Discs
    Got my confirmation yesterday...looking forward to it =) #netflixps3
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    Image of hbuzzell hbuzzell
    11/05/09

    In reply to Netflix Shipping PS3 Instant Streaming Discs
    We got our confirmation email today that our disc will be here tomorrow - it will be a Netflix weekend (we don't have to stream it from my laptop anymore!). And then in January, the next update will occur and the disc will not longer be needed; thank you Netflix for not making me wait until the next release! #netflixps3
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    Image of Gann Gann
    11/05/09

    In reply to Netflix Shipping PS3 Instant Streaming Discs
    A disc.... for instant streaming? I'm glad I have an xbox. #netflixps3
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    Image of Mr_Biggles:Windows 7 was my idea Mr_Biggles:Windows 7 was my idea
    11/05/09

    @Gann: Im glad i can watch blu ray movies .... #netflixps3
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    Gann promoted this comment Mr_Biggles:Windows 7 was my idea was starred Mr_Biggles:Windows 7 was my idea was unstarred
    Image of exoren22 exoren22
    11/05/09

    @Gann:
    You really don't know how this works, do you? I can take my disc to any PS3 and put it in. Then Netflix will stream to it as long as its internet connection is fast. With the Xbox, they must have gold, and I have to remember to log out if I don't want them to continue using my account. I think this is actually a cool way t0 do it.

    And don;t forget that the discs might go away with the next major SOFTWARE update for the PS3. This way they don't have to wait. #netflixps3
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    Gann promoted this comment exoren22 was starred exoren22 was unstarred
    Image of Gann Gann
    11/05/09

    @exoren22: So if you're at a friends place and want to watch netflix, you have to have your disc with you... I do not see why this is preferable to just being able to login to your account.

    For your second point, if the discs go away, aren't you just in the same place as the xbox owners?

    Your first comment claims this system is better than xbox's, your second comment implies it will later be improved to match xbox's. #netflixps3
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    Image of Gann Gann
    11/05/09

    @Mr_Biggles: Windows 7 was my idea: That is the only reason I have been tempted to get a PS3. With netflix's growing bluray library I might actually end up getting one. #netflixps3
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    Image of exoren22 exoren22
    11/05/09

    @Gann: No, I was simply refuting the fact that this is much worse than the Xbox model. For my use case this is probably better. My second point was that if you don't like this setup it may be coming without the disc. My perfect secnario would be to keep the disc and also have the option to login without it. #netflixps3
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    Image of LessthanZach LessthanZach
    11/06/09

    @Gann: I believe I read an article (sorry for not linking) stating that unlike the XBox version, the PS3 will be able to add movies to a streaming cue straight from the console without having to consult your PC/MAC first. As a side note: Can't we all just get along? My remedy: I own both consoles. But the PS3 is used for all my media and the majority of the games. The XBox is mainly for its exclusive titles, ie : Fable II, Mass Effect, Gears and so on. #netflixps3
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    Image of Gann Gann
    11/06/09

    @LessthanZach: Xbox's last update finally added the ability to manage your queue.

    On your side note: Yes, we should all just get along. I have nothing against the PS3, I just think it's ridiculous to need a disc to use a streaming service.

    It reminds me of the bulky induction coils needed to use the current wireless phone chargers - great idea hamstrung by the technical limits of the implementation. #netflixps3
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    Image of Incoherent Incoherent
    11/05/09

    In reply to Netflix Shipping PS3 Instant Streaming Discs
    In real terms, this is cool for Netflix because now they have more customers who can enjoy all the instant stream features!

    On the surface this is just a standard, evolution of customer support, adding another device to the list.

    UNDER the surface is a different story...Recap:

    MS: We want to buy exclusive rights for consoles streaming your service!
    Net: Sure! Pay us money though!!!!
    MS: Alright....Here you go.
    Net: Now, sit back and watch, as we weasely try to conceive a loophole to technically and legally get around this and provide this service on all your competitor products, despite the fact, we knowingly knew what your reason for buying exclusivity was in the first place, but you were too dumb to know we would be this weasely and cover all your bases!! Mwhahaha.

    Um, ever heard of common decencey, respects, and ethics Netflix?

    That said, I don't think there should have ever been a exclusivity agreement anyways. Netflix, you weasely bastards... #netflixps3
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    skierpage promoted this comment Incoherent was starred Incoherent was unstarred
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    11/06/09

    @Incoherent: Um, ever heard of common decencey, respects, and ethics Netflix?

    Netflix heard about these things, and noted 20+ years of Microsoft ignoring them while screwing over other companies. #netflixps3
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    Image of superberg superberg
    11/05/09

    In reply to Netflix Shipping PS3 Instant Streaming Discs
    You'll get a woo hoo when I get my confirmation. #netflixps3
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    Image of GaminKWB GaminKWB
    11/05/09

    In reply to Netflix Shipping PS3 Instant Streaming Discs
    I got one as well. I'll give it a shot, but I have a feeling I'll just stick with PlayOn. Having to stick a disc in everything I want to stream video sounds annoying. #netflixps3
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    11/05/09

    @GaminKWB: You, sir, are officially the laziest man in NATO.

    I salute you.

    We all salute you!
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    Edited by Canoehead at 11/05/09 1:59 PM Canoehead was starred Canoehead was unstarred
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    11/03/09

    In reply to Watch the XPERIA X10's Rachael Interface in Action
    Now THAT is a sexy ass phone.

    I'll have to add it to my Xperia collection.

    Well, X1, anyway... #sonyericssonxperiax10
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    Image of Ybother Ybother
    11/03/09

    In reply to Watch the XPERIA X10's Rachael Interface in Action
    So is this being marketed as a girl phone? Why is it white then, instead of some version of pink? #sonyericssonxperiax10
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    tande04 promoted this comment Ybother was starred Ybother was unstarred
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    11/03/09

    @Ybother: Why is a girl phone? #sonyericssonxperiax10
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    Image of Xeno Xeno
    11/03/09

    @Ybother: So listening to music, taking pictures, organizing contacts, etc are girl only activities? #sonyericssonxperiax10
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    Image of FigNinja FigNinja
    11/03/09

    @Ybother: Maybe it's because most women wouldn't be caught dead with a pink phone. #sonyericssonxperiax10
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    Image of Ybother Ybother
    11/04/09

    @ tande04: @Xeno: Have you watched the ad? The only one using this is a woman. The marketing is obviously directed at women and not men.
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    Edited by Ybother at 11/04/09 9:52 AM Ybother was starred Ybother was unstarred
    Image of medopal medopal
    11/03/09

    In reply to Watch the XPERIA X10's Rachael Interface in Action
    i read almost the whole features list, 90% of it you could get with free apps on iPhone, but the real question is: Whats the WisePilot navigation app? did i miss any rumors? #sonyericssonxperiax10
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    tande04 promoted this comment medopal was starred medopal was unstarred
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    11/03/09

    @medopal: 100% of it you can get as free android apps. Apps stores are good for other things than fart apps and public domain e-books. #sonyericssonxperiax10
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    Image of The5thElephant The5thElephant
    11/03/09

    In reply to Watch the XPERIA X10's Rachael Interface in Action
    After watching that ad I am now convinced I am a beautiful blond woman whose femininity and smarts are represented by my white plastic phone and black plastic glasses respectively.

    It turns out that purchasing said phone will get me a hot guy on a Vespa. Score. #sonyericssonxperiax10
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    Image of OCEntertainment OCEntertainment
    11/03/09

    In reply to Watch the XPERIA X10's Rachael Interface in Action
    I remain unsure of that interface. Especially the contacts list. I like to get through my contacts fast. I'm pretty sure there'd be some kind of search box. But that floating glass violates rule number one of interface design: don't make flash more important than usefulness.

    I am happy to see, though, this trend of including large amounts of storage space as included MicroSD cards. Between a phone that has 8GB of onboard memory and a phone with an 8GB removable card, I'm with the card. #sonyericssonxperiax10
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