Comments on: Netflix Well-Positioned to Be Online Video Leader: Report

By: geraldz

geraldz — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 22:59:18 +0000

Liz -

Hopefully folks won’t be held hostage to one online video service. Connect your PC to your HDTV and then you can rent movies anywhere you like: Netflix, CinemaNow, MovieLink, Amazon.

PCTVCables.com

By: Marc

Marc — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:13:26 +0000

Netflix’s core biz is DVD… evidenced by the fact that you must rent DVDs just to use their online service. Additionally they have no original programming and they’ve also alienated independents and had their major studio content taken away in regards to their online content. Relying on one catalog like Anchor Bay/Starz will burn out quickly. In terms of wholesalers, Amazon has many more titles and is more user friendly.

Online networks which can deliver compelling professionally produced programming like DVWN look like the future IMO.

By: Akash

Akash — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 22:19:21 +0000

Yes, they are definitely well positioned. Of all the various living room boxes over the years, this one seems to be the most sticky. But in the end it all boils down to the content.
Provide good content to a captive audience and you’re golden. Their tie up with Starz has definitely generated renewed interest. They need to look at HD content (always tricky over a broadband pipe at TV resolutions) and provide additional content.
I wouldn’t be surprised if they start a tiered offering for more recent content (to get closer to the DVD viewing window).

And yes, looking forward to attending NewTeeVee Live conference.