Amazon Prime now offering...

[Imported]

Awesome. Already have Prime just for the shipping options. Nice perk.

 

[Elganja]

How are people streaming to their TV's? I don't think netflix is going to lose all that many customers over something like this since everyone I know who is using Netflix has it built into a device (TV, DVD, Xbox, Wii, PS3, etc.). Are you people that are leaving Netflix using an HTPC, or just watching on your computer?

I could have sworn my tivo had an amazon streaming thing.

not that I'd leave netflix... for me, netflix is like 75% about the dvd's and 25% streaming. most of the movies that I watch aren't available on instant.

I'm using an HTPC in the living room and for my rec room a netbook hooked up to the tv.

in an engadet article here

...that you can watch on most set-top boxes...

Amazon's lined up what looks like a decent array of hardware partners: GoogleTV, Logitech, Roku, Panasonic, Samsung, Sony, Vizio. But then you see who's missing: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Apple TV. TiVo is listed as a partner, but the fine print says not yet. Those are big names absent from the party, especially since they're the ones you're most likely to own already.

 

[sswingle]

LG needs to get on board. My LG can stream everything but Amazon and Hulu it seems.

 

[dwell]

Netflix is 95.88 a year for just streaming where Amazon is $79 a year with free two-day shipping on most items. Is it even a contest? Later Netflix.

Not my concern. I have a HTPC.

 

[blackdogdeek]

Netflix is 95.88 a year for just streaming where Amazon is $79 a year with free two-day shipping on most items. Is it even a contest? Later Netflix.

but i think netflix streaming library > amazon prime available streaming library

 

[IndyColtsFan]

Netflix is 95.88 a year for just streaming where Amazon is $79 a year with free two-day shipping on most items. Is it even a contest? Later Netflix.

LOL, I suggest you check out the selection of each first. I am happy Amazon is doing this, but currently, they only allow free access to a small portion of their library. Netflix still blows it away.

 

[IndyColtsFan]

How are people streaming to their TV's? I don't think netflix is going to lose all that many customers over something like this since everyone I know who is using Netflix has it built into a device (TV, DVD, Xbox, Wii, PS3, etc.). Are you people that are leaving Netflix using an HTPC, or just watching on your computer?

Many devices also have Amazon streaming support built-in. Roku for sure and Viera Cast also supports it.

 

[thescreensavers]

Not For students.

 

[JTsyo]

hmm I have Prime through Amazon Mom, need to test is I get this when I get home.

Looking at the movie list, seems to be mostly old movies and foreign movies.

 

[Eos]

hmm I have Prime through Amazon Mom, need to test is I get this when I get home.

If you're not the primary Prime account holder, you won't be able to view the content.

 

[IceBergSLiM]

<3 prime

 

[ViviTheMage]

free perk is free...but I know I won't use it.

 

[mb]

I share amazon prime with 4 other people splitting the cost, this is a fantastic deal.

I do too and I got this message since I'm not the primary account holder:

As a guest of another member you already receive:

• FREE Two-Day Shipping with no minimum order size
• One-Day Shipping for $3.99/item

Upgrade to a paid Amazon Prime membership for $79/year to also get:

• Unlimited, commercial-free, instant streaming of 5,000 movies and TV shows

:'(

 

[dwell]

LOL, I suggest you check out the selection of each first. I am happy Amazon is doing this, but currently, they only allow free access to a small portion of their library. Netflix still blows it away.

I've streamed like 2 movies on Netflix since the debuted instant. Now that I am discless, I can either pay then ~$100/year to watch nothing or continue to pay Prime to watch nothing.

All this services are worth fuck all if they don't have the movie I want to watch.

 

[MotionMan]

I do too and I got this message since I'm not the primary account holder:

As a guest of another member you already receive:

• FREE Two-Day Shipping with no minimum order size
• One-Day Shipping for $3.99/item

Upgrade to a paid Amazon Prime membership for $79/year to also get:

• Unlimited, commercial-free, instant streaming of 5,000 movies and TV shows

:'(

What is this "Amazon Prime guest" thing? I have Netflix, so I do not need the streaming, but my brother-in-law has Prime and I keep hitting him up for free shipping through his account. If I can use his Prime myself, I can stop bugging him (and, no, I do not plan on buying Prime myself, silly!).

MotionMan

 

[Eos]

What is this "Amazon Prime guest" thing? I have Netflix, so I do not need the streaming, but my brother-in-law has Prime and I keep hitting him up for free shipping through his account. If I can use his Prime myself, I can stop bugging him (and, no, I do not plan on buying Prime myself, silly!).

MotionMan

http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/custom...00444180#share

"Prime members under a free trial or paid subscription can share their benefits with up to 4 additional family members living in the same household, or up to 4 co-workers associated with a common Amazon Corporate Account.

To invite family members to share your Amazon Prime membership, sign in to Your Account and click on the link to "Manage Prime Membership." You'll see your current membership details, the status of all members linked to your Amazon Prime membership, and options to add or remove members.

Customers who receive their Amazon Prime shipping benefits through Amazon Student will not be able to share their benefits with additional people. Customers who receive their Amazon Prime shipping benefits through Amazon Mom can share their benefits with 1 person within or outside of their household. All existing shared household members will continue to receive shipping benefits if the primary member switches to the Amazon Prime shipping benefits offered by one of these programs, however, the primary member will not be able to add or change shared household members if they move to one of these programs."

 

[nageov3t]

What is this "Amazon Prime guest" thing? I have Netflix, so I do not need the streaming, but my brother-in-law has Prime and I keep hitting him up for free shipping through his account. If I can use his Prime myself, I can stop bugging him (and, no, I do not plan on buying Prime myself, silly!).

MotionMan

I think it's something like up to 4 accounts can be a "guest" of 1 prime account.

in theory, they're all supposed to have to have the same billing address, but I don't think it's enforced.

 

[mb]

What is this "Amazon Prime guest" thing? I have Netflix, so I do not need the streaming, but my brother-in-law has Prime and I keep hitting him up for free shipping through his account. If I can use his Prime myself, I can stop bugging him (and, no, I do not plan on buying Prime myself, silly!).

MotionMan

It's just like it sounds. Just get your brother-in-law to sign into his account and click the link for Manage Prime Membership.
He just has to fill our your name, email address and relationship to you and then you will have to confirm. You will then have access to Prime shipping rates for the duration of his membership.

Billing information is irrelevant. Hell, it doesn't really matter if you are related or not.

 

[IndyColtsFan]

I've streamed like 2 movies on Netflix since the debuted instant. Now that I am discless, I can either pay then ~$100/year to watch nothing or continue to pay Prime to watch nothing.

All this services are worth fuck all if they don't have the movie I want to watch.

If you only played 2 movies, why would you bother paying for a membership? That wouldn't make sense. True, this free addition to Prime might solve that problem for you, but you're assuming that they'll offer the movies you want to see and that remains to be seen. You might find that Netflix WILL have stuff you want to watch eventually whereas Amazon doesn't. Personally, I think Amazon will open it all up and compete directly with Netflix at some point and I welcome that.

At any rate, I am already a Prime subscriber and will check this out but there is no way I am ditching Netflix at this stage. IMO, Netflix is best for watching various series. My wife and I have watched several series all the way through and also occasionally watch the movies.

 

[dwell]

If you only played 2 movies, why would you bother paying for a membership? That wouldn't make sense. True, this free addition to Prime might solve that problem for you, but you're assuming that they'll offer the movies you want to see and that remains to be seen. Personally, I think they will open it all up and compete directly with Netflix at some point and I welcome that.

At any rate, I am already a Prime subscriber and will check this out but there is no way I am ditching Netflix at this stage. IMO, Netflix is best for watching various series. My wife and I have watched several series all the way through and also occasionally watch the movies.

I just went discless last month when they jacked the prices up. Have not watched anything since, so canceling.

 

[Joemonkey]

dammit why isn't this supported on PS3?

 

[mb]

If you only played 2 movies, why would you bother paying for a membership? That wouldn't make sense. True, this free addition to Prime might solve that problem for you, but you're assuming that they'll offer the movies you want to see and that remains to be seen. Personally, I think they will open it all up and compete directly with Netflix at some point and I welcome that.

At any rate, I am already a Prime subscriber and will check this out but there is no way I am ditching Netflix at this stage. IMO, Netflix is best for watching various series. My wife and I have watched several series all the way through and also occasionally watch the movies.

Because you get discs via mail. When I had netflix that's all I did. Their streaming selection and quality was pure shit. I want new releases in top quality, not old ass movies in low quality.
And if you don't want discs, then a membership obviously makes no sense if you don't like the streaming selection.

 

[MotionMan]

Awesome. My bro-in-law just signed me up.

Woot!

MotionMan

 

[Eos]

Awesome. My bro-in-law just signed me up.

Woot!

MotionMan

Now get to ordering and just make sure it says Ships from and sold by Amazon.com. or "FULFILLED by Amazon" before placing the order, or else Prime does not apply. I don't want to see a thread by you complaining your first order took eight business days to reach you, then we all find out it was not shipped or fulfilled by Amazon...

I love Prime and could never go back to waiting, or even worse, getting USPS delivery. D:

 

[maziwanka]

wow. remember the zelda cartoons? it's up on amazon. hahaha