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cheeky_monkey May 31st 2012 5:23 am

Re: Netflix
 

Originally Posted by Hobbess (Post 10093160)



The visual quality has been good for streaming, no issues with stuttering or needing to refresh that others have noted. I've got the Netflix setting at Best.

Didn't know there were settings that could be applied on Netflix...where are they?

Hobbess May 31st 2012 5:25 am

Re: Netflix
 

Originally Posted by el_richo (Post 10093246)
Oh i'm not sure. Mine just plays automatically when 5.1 is available. I've watched it via the PS3 mainly and will be using Apple TV as the platform as of this afternoon. Not sure if that makes a difference.

Yeah - it might be a PS3 thing, I think it was first increased to 5.1 on PS3 in the US before being made more widely available.

To change the streaming settings just got to Netflix.ca - "your account & help" then manage video quality under settings. There are 3 - good, better and best.

MillieF May 31st 2012 5:37 am

Re: Netflix
 
Is it possible to just 'get' these things via a package from a company and just turn the telly/pc on and watch something enjoyable? It's the Luddite in my soul or I'm having a senior moment, but I don't think I'm capable of thinking of streaming or VPN's on a more than twice yearly basis. I know what they are, and I did put the Expat shield on my PC but I abandoned it as it was more irritation than it was worth. I fear that my biggest adventure in Canada maybe just watching something on the box! It's not going to be terribly hard is it?

Lvh76 May 31st 2012 5:45 am

Re: Netflix
 
I've just signed up to the free trial after getting frustrated with cable tv here. Some good series, Arrested Development will keep me going for a while

badab1ng May 31st 2012 9:06 am

Re: Netflix
 
Breaking Bad
Life
Lilliehammer
Mad Men

It ain't all bad.

Boy d May 31st 2012 5:05 pm

Re: Netflix
 

Originally Posted by badab1ng (Post 10093591)
Breaking Bad
Life
Lilliehammer
Mad Men

It ain't all bad.

Breaking bad was great as was Lillehammer....another good one is rescue me

badab1ng Jun 1st 2012 5:02 am

Re: Netflix
 

Originally Posted by Boy d (Post 10094120)
Breaking bad was great as was Lillehammer....another good one is rescue me

I'll check it out.

All recommendations gladly accepted.

ultrarunner Jun 1st 2012 6:39 am

Re: Netflix
 

Originally Posted by Lvh76 (Post 10093316)
I've just signed up to the free trial after getting frustrated with cable tv here. Some good series, Arrested Development will keep me going for a while

To the Canadian or US content? For example to get the US stuff that is way better, you need a VPN like unblockUS that just happens to have instructions on their site on how to setup your appletv or other devices you might have with netflix on, as well as a free trial.

Some LG TVs now come with netflix via their "smarttv" apps

Oh...once your trial is done, netflix will start taking money out from the credit card you gave during registration

Tangram Jun 1st 2012 6:44 am

Re: Netflix
 

Originally Posted by conjonway (Post 10030452)
We love the Netflix, using a VPN (http://unblock-us.com) and are going through all the 30 Rock episodes right now. For $9 a month for netflix and $5 a month for Unblock-US we are definitely saving a bundle of money on cable.

If you do get a VPN you should check out Hulu.com too, that's what we use to catch up on the latest shows (they're online about a day after they're broadcast) and in great quality with incredibly limited commercial breaks (maybe only 2/3 individual ads in a 20 minute show - plus if you take the time you can choose what sort of ads you'd prefer to watch, which is the way all networks should be going!)

If using said site, how does one's devices know which Netflix site to connect to ?

Daft question I know.

ultrarunner Jun 1st 2012 6:46 am

Re: Netflix
 

Originally Posted by Tangram (Post 10095267)
If using said site, how does one's devices know which Netflix site to connect to ?

Daft question I know.

Have you checked the site? There are instructions for different devices on there. It's your IP and DNS that tricks the US netflix server to thing your residing in the US.

Have a look mate

http://www.unblock-us.com/how-to-set-up/

Ben W Bell Jun 1st 2012 9:00 am

Re: Netflix
 

Originally Posted by ultrarunner (Post 10095259)
Oh...once your trial is done, netflix will start taking money out from the credit card you gave during registration

Really? Is that how a subscription service works then? Thanks for informing us, didn't know that.

Tangram Jun 1st 2012 9:04 am

Re: Netflix
 

Originally Posted by ultrarunner (Post 10095272)
Have you checked the site? There are instructions for different devices on there. It's your IP and DNS that tricks the US netflix server to thing your residing in the US.

Have a look mate

http://www.unblock-us.com/how-to-set-up/

Ah I see, and then you set up a US Netflix account and stop your Canadian one.

Meh.

el_richo Jun 1st 2012 10:17 am

Re: Netflix
 

Originally Posted by Tangram (Post 10095469)
Ah I see, and then you set up a US Netflix account and stop your Canadian one.

Meh.

No, you have one account. If you log into your account using a bog standard Canadian connection you'll be directed to the Canadian Netflix. If you're on a VPN assigned to the US, you'll be directed to the US Netflix. If you have VPN to the UK, you can also get into LoveFilm but that's a completely different one altogether but has a ton of UK stuff on there which is actually pretty good.

You only need the one account but can alternate between both by using VPN or not. T'is dead easy.

Tangram Jun 1st 2012 10:23 am

Re: Netflix
 

Originally Posted by el_richo (Post 10095578)
No, you have one account. If you log into your account using a bog standard Canadian connection you'll be directed to the Canadian Netflix. If you're on a VPN assigned to the US, you'll be directed to the US Netflix. If you have VPN to the UK, you can also get into LoveFilm but that's a completely different one altogether but has a ton of UK stuff on there which is actually pretty good.

You only need the one account but can alternate between both by using VPN or not. T'is dead easy.

Thanks Rich, I may look into it. Fellow at work uses Un Block Us I think but he was the one who mentioned changing the account.

el_richo Jun 1st 2012 12:15 pm

Re: Netflix
 

Originally Posted by Tangram (Post 10095595)
Thanks Rich, I may look into it. Fellow at work uses Un Block Us I think but he was the one who mentioned changing the account.

He shouldnt have to. If I'm on VPN for the us, I just log in as normal and bobs your uncle. Visa versa when I'm not on VPN.


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