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Technology Stocks : Netflix (NFLX) and the Streaming Wars -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Force Majeure who wrote (336)	11/22/2010 11:52:18 PM
From: i-node	Respond to of 2280

I think most people don't much care, but I agree it could be better. We have 3 Mbps Internet which ought to be adequate and sometimes it is still less than I would like. But there has been a good deal of improvement. They are paying attention to the issue or they wouldn't bother with the surveys I think. Either way I think they are in the catbird's seat for now. I think most people are not very sensitive to quality. My wife, for example will choose analog TV over HD with some frequency. Just doesn't care.

To: Force Majeure who wrote (336)	11/23/2010 4:57:28 PM
From: Zen Dollar Round	Respond to of 2280

Another reason for the recent pop in NFLX is that they're increasing the DVD subscription rates starting in January. The price of the basic plan goes up $1 to $9.99/month, and the other tiers will be increased as well. That's more revenue for the company. Does anyone think the playback issues are reasons to be concerned for the future growth of this company? Or am I just being too picky and most people could care less about things like video quality and surround sound? Remember that streaming is still in its infancy as a home viewing medium. As bandwidth improves and capacity is expanded, the quality of the picture will get better as will the sound quality. Bandwidth is the limiting factor. As for most people not caring, I think you're right. Just look at the MP3 market and the fact that digital sales are killing the CD industry, even though the sound is inferior. Most can't tell or don't care about the difference.