The commercials for VOD and ads for Blockbuster continue to press the window issue for both Netflix and Redbox, so I'm inclined to concur.
Since the DVD release window was/is shrinking (for movies only), the longer window for Netflix/Redbox doesn't feel like such a burden. If I'm fired up to see a movie, I'm typically fired up to see it in the theater. Another month doesn't matter to me. David ________________________________ From: PGage <[email protected] Subject: Re: [TV orNotTV] Netflix: Where the Hits Are(n't)... I don't think these conclusions are quite fair. The first link you provide simply reports that studios are lengthening the window that protects DVDs from competition from other distribution modes - this effects Netflix competitors as much as it does Netflix, and is an attempt to buffer DVD sales, which have been tanking. The second link is comparing apples to oranges - Netflix is a subscription streaming service, while the other services it is being compared to provide short term, per title online rentals. Most of the films not streaming on Netflix are available on the DVD plan from Netflix. I don't think anyone signs up for Netflix streaming so they can watch as many new blockbuster Hollywood films as they want within 6 months of their release for $8/month. It is only rarely that I want to watch a film like that at home (I watch most of those in the theater) and when I do, I can always get them at Amazon or iTunes or On Demand. -- TV or Not TV .... The Smartest (TV) People! You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "TV or Not TV" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/tvornottv?hl=en
