I was thinking about getting netflix, but i have some questions which may be dumb, but bear with me.

It says you pay like 7.99 per month for unlimited netflix access via streaming over internet. My hdtv is not internet compatible so I would have to link up a ps3, wii, or xbox 360 to my tv which would allow me to watch. If I wanted to link a ps3 and a wii into my account (so i could watch netflix via wii in one room and ps3 in another room) would they charge extra? Also is there a limit to how many tvs i can be watching it on at the same time ?

ANd does netflix stream HD content and if so do i need a really fast internet connection to watch it without buffering?

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Posted by The Easter Bunny

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Posted on 6/30/11 at 11:44 pm to berryNation

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It says you pay like 7.99 per month for unlimited netflix access via streaming over internet. My hdtv is not internet compatible so I would have to link up a ps3, wii, or xbox 360 to my tv which would allow me to watch. If I wanted to link a ps3 and a wii into my account (so i could watch netflix via wii in one room and ps3 in another room) would they charge extra? Also is there a limit to how many tvs i can be watching it on at the same time ?

No extra to stream multiple devices. I've watched through my PS3 and 360 in addition to on my laptop.

I think they will get pissy if you're accessing your account from too many places at once

Netflix does stream HD, but they buffer based on your speed

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Posted by Vicks Kennel Club

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Posted on 6/30/11 at 11:47 pm to berryNation

If you have a PS3, then you can basically run Netflix through the PS3 and watch the movies/shows on that TV. The DVD is an extra $2 per month, but that is a where a lot of the mainstream and highly rated are exclusively located. First month is free.

Not sure about internet speed, but I would presume the faster the internet, the better it is.

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Posted by iwyLSUiwy

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Posted on 6/30/11 at 11:58 pm to berryNation

It really is a good investment for movie fans. If you are more into newer realeases than classics/tv, I'd go ahead and spend the extra money on the dvd's. If there is one solid knock against Netflix it's the amount of new releases and new releases not being in instant.

But I have used my Netflix account on two of my computers, my ps3, my dads laptop, my sisters home computer and my iPhone and I've never had any problems.

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Posted by Zantrix

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Posted on 7/1/11 at 3:23 am to iwyLSUiwy

Netflix is pretty solid for TV shows and older movies. Not too much there for new releases or movie series though, as they usually only have one movie from a series up.

If you're looking to watch new releases as they come out on dvd, that's what Redbox is for.

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Posted by ellunchboxo

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Posted on 7/1/11 at 7:50 am to berryNation

I stream 6 different devices with no problems.

PS3 in living room
PS3 in bedroom
iPad
My iPhone
Wife's iPhone
Friends apple TV

Not all at the same time obviously.

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