Netflix vs. iTunes movie rentals Jan27 '08
I've brought my Netflix membership back to life, and it's a good time because Netflix recently announced unlimited streaming for all members on an "unlimited plan." The cheapest "unlimited plan" starts at $8.99, which consists of one disc out at a time.
What makes the $8.99 plan a lot more valuable is the unlimited streaming. Forget the one physical disc sitting in your living room - focus on the streaming, and that $8.99 monthly fee seems like pocket change. Unlimited streaming has just skyrocketed the value of a Netflix membership.
Compare, if you will, to iTunes movie rentals:
| Netflix unlimited streaming | iTunes movie rentals | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Cheapest plan starts at $9 per month | $3/$4 per rental |
| Selection | Over 6,000 titles | Over 1,000 titles |
| Interoperability | Only available via streaming through a browser | Can be downloaded and watched on computer, iPod/iPhone, and Apple TV |
If you don't mind watching movies solely on your computer, Netflix is clearly the way to go.
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, Movies , Netflix
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