Anyone want Netflix free for a month?

Rico · September 15, 2009, 10:31:09 AM

If anyone wants to try Netflix free for a month, just let me know. As a long time member, I just got an offer to extend to friends and family for one month free trials. Just email me and let me know at: treksf@gmail.com and I'll send you the details. Well worth trying if you haven't used Netflix before.

billybob476 · September 15, 2009, 10:37:15 AM

I will be the happiest boy in Canada when Netflix finally comes here. Sadly right now the only netflix-like option (zip.ca) is reportedly a horrible service that constantly accuses its subscribers of stealing DVDs.

Ever think of talking to netflix or audible about a sponsorship for the show? Netflix is definitely up the TrekSF alley.

Jobydrone · September 15, 2009, 10:58:30 AM

I enjoyed my free preview, it was only two weeks though. I tried it out because I happened to get a free Xbox live "gold" membership for thirty days and wanted to check out the instant streaming movies through my Xbox/netflix connectivity. It was pretty cool, but I had some problems streaming HD content through my wireless network, and it generally defaulted to SD unless the planets were aligned perfectly or something. The choices for programming werent the greatest either, although there was some cool stuff available. I found it odd that when streaming TV episodes, only certain episodes from a season were available online and others from the same season had to be ordered by mail on disc.

It also ticked me off that you had to pay more to order Blu rays. That's bogus in my opinion, it's not like they cost any more to ship. I suppose they do that in order to create some kind of inventory control.

Rico · September 15, 2009, 11:18:56 AM

Joe-
Still can't believe Netflix isn't in Canada. That's crazy. I know a lot has to do with movie studio rights, contracts, etc. Good idea Joe about a sponsorship thing. I'll see what I can do.

Joby-
Streaming HD over wireless? Good luck with that currently. Drop some wires down. And, Blu-Ray discs cost more, it's as simple as that. And frankly for a rental, an upscaled DVD is just fine by me.

You won't find a better selection of DVD rental content anywhere. My costs average to about $1.50 per rental per month. Can't beat that.

Rico · September 15, 2009, 11:22:03 AM

To make it easier, here is the link for the one month free trial. If this doesn't work for anyone that wants to try it, email me and I'll send you the whole email offer.

http://oac.netflix.com/Netflix/10000/redirect.asp?sid=22357&vid=0&lid=1019627&o=1&rt=0&mk=0&eid=T1MQOWX4nDJtsTFFcPV7sCoQh5_OFxbIsOFakRBAQJwc4-&domainid=GMAIL.COM&purl=http://www.netflix.com/Default?mqsoc=M157754823155

billybob476 · September 15, 2009, 11:24:37 AM

Yeah Joby, my 360 gets mad at me when I try to stream HD over my 802.11g wifi connection. It wants 802.11n. SD works great. HD can be problematic.

Bryancd · September 15, 2009, 11:26:35 AM

I like the idea of NetFlix but we just never watch many movies around my house. There are some regular TV shows Jamie and i watch together and then I am constantly watching Trek and Clone Wars re-runs on DVR and can barley clear them out fast enough!

X · September 15, 2009, 11:53:38 AM

Yeah, I love my netflix, but I'm almost streaming only at this point. I have two DVDs sitting here and one has been here so long that it showed up on streaming.

Rico · September 15, 2009, 11:57:03 AM

Quote from: Just X on September 15, 2009, 11:53:38 AM
Yeah, I love my netflix, but I'm almost streaming only at this point. I have two DVDs sitting here and one has been here so long that it showed up on streaming.

I'm not real happy with the streaming quality so far. SD or even HD, it all is still compressed. And it really shows on my big screen TV. DVD's come to me in one day and arrive back at Netflix the day after I mail them. Very quick service and I prefer the quality so I don't mind a day or so of waiting.

Jobydrone · September 15, 2009, 12:35:23 PM

Netflix is a great service, I agree, and as a company they seem to be continuing on the forefront of the future of technology with the huge number of on demand offerings. I feel certain that shows on demand is going to be the way everyone watches everything in the very near future. Why would anyone allow themselves to have to adhere to an artificial schedule when there's a better way? I can't subscribe to Netflix though. At this point my entertainment dollar is simply maxed out and I can't afford/wife won't allow me to spend any more on non essentials.

ElfManDan · September 15, 2009, 08:40:19 PM

I've really enjoyed Netflix. I've been able to watch shows I've never had access to before (like finally getting to see B5). I really feel sorry for you guys in Canada.
And Rico I don't know why, cause I've only had Netflix for about 3 months, but I got the same offer today. So I've got extra if you get more people wanting then you can offer.

X · September 15, 2009, 08:59:10 PM

Quote from: Sheppard on September 15, 2009, 08:40:19 PM
I've really enjoyed Netflix. I've been able to watch shows I've never had access to before (like finally getting to see B5). I really feel sorry for you guys in Canada.
And Rico I don't know why, cause I've only had Netflix for about 3 months, but I got the same offer today. So I've got extra if you get more people wanting then you can offer.

yeah, I got the same offer. I think it went to everyone that has it regardless of length of subscription.

Rico · September 16, 2009, 05:32:31 AM

Quote from: Just X on September 15, 2009, 08:59:10 PM
Quote from: Sheppard on September 15, 2009, 08:40:19 PM
I've really enjoyed Netflix. I've been able to watch shows I've never had access to before (like finally getting to see B5). I really feel sorry for you guys in Canada.
And Rico I don't know why, cause I've only had Netflix for about 3 months, but I got the same offer today. So I've got extra if you get more people wanting then you can offer.
yeah, I got the same offer. I think it went to everyone that has it regardless of length of subscription.

Ahh, cool. I've been on Netflix for many years and this was the first time I saw them offer one month free. Great deal!

Bryancd · September 18, 2009, 01:41:59 PM

OK, I'm going to give it a try. :) Rico, on their web site they have a free trial offer, is this the same as what they offered you? I want to start watching Stargate, finally. How does the rental system work for box sets?

X · September 18, 2009, 01:45:05 PM

Quote from: Bryancd on September 18, 2009, 01:41:59 PM
OK, I'm going to give it a try. :) Rico, on their web site they have a free trial offer, is this the same as what they offered you? I want to start watching Stargate, finally. How does the rental system work for box sets?

they send it one disc at a time up to your limit of discs out at one time.