Netflix just launched their service in Canada, but they aren't planning to ship a single disc. The entire service is what we refer to as “Watch it Now” or their streaming video service. They're also on record as saying that if they were starting in the US right now, they'd do the same thing: skip discs entirely and go straight to streaming. Microsoft has recently also predicted that Blu-ray will go the way of the HD-DVD very soon. So what do these companies know that we don't?
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HDTV and Home Theater Podcast - Podcast #445: brite-View Air SyncHD and Bye bye Blu-ray
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arad
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Personally they need to solve the broadwidth and quality. For me it is all about the Quality.
As to NETFLIX in Canada , it is currently CRAP . You get 2nd run movies at best & limited network fare .
You can not even get the Season finale of Greys Anatomy from last yr.
Nexflix , Ca is only accessible through computer , xbox or wi console.
No access to interesting cable fare such as Saving Grace, Nip-Tuck
In Canada , no tv comes with media access to Streaming services.
Not currently a problem as very little available in Streaming services to use.
Apple TV does not cut it with 720p. Decent for music streaming around the home.
Video on demand services are basically stereo/ dvd quality.
Pay per view has the odd 720p/ 5.1 dd movie event or speciality program.
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As to NETFLIX in Canada , it is currently CRAP . You get 2nd run movies at best & limited network fare .
You can not even get the Season finale of Greys Anatomy from last yr.
Nexflix , Ca is only accessible through computer , xbox or wi console.
No access to interesting cable fare such as Saving Grace, Nip-Tuck
In Canada , no tv comes with media access to Streaming services.
Not currently a problem as very little available in Streaming services to use.
Apple TV does not cut it with 720p. Decent for music streaming around the home.
Video on demand services are basically stereo/ dvd quality.
Pay per view has the odd 720p/ 5.1 dd movie event or speciality program.
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