Netflix Streaming Beta Now Available for Mac Users
Netflix's beta for streaming content directly to Macs is now available for open beta at:
http://www.netflix.com/silverlightoptin
Netflix notes a few things to consider before signing up:
Netflix is best known for its mail-order DVD rental service but also includes unlimited video streaming with their fixed monthly plans starting at $9/month. Up until now, this streaming service has not been Mac compatible.
http://www.netflix.com/silverlightoptin
Netflix notes a few things to consider before signing up:
- There may be bugs. We are logging all errors, but if you run into problems you can help out by posting details here in the blog comments.
- Not all movies are available to watch with Silverlight. You may notice errors or lower than normal quality when watching certain titles.
- Our new player works on PCs and Intel-based Macs.
- Windows users should be aware that if you opt in, you will need to use Silverlight on all the machines you use to watch instantly.
Netflix is best known for its mail-order DVD rental service but also includes unlimited video streaming with their fixed monthly plans starting at $9/month. Up until now, this streaming service has not been Mac compatible.
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43 months ago
Trying it out now with Helvetica. Glad this just came in, can't find anything good to watch on TV.
I had been using blockbuster for a couple years due to stores being so close to home, and then the option to return to the store for another movie for free...but the NXE update for 360 and Mac streaming made me switch.
Will report back with results.
- Loads fairly quick and only using 75-90% CPU (cable internet over G wifi, 2.16 CoreDuo)
- now using 50-75% after loading completely
- Fullscreen quality (1680x1050) is a little lacking, but normal view looks good.
- Window resizing is quick and responsive, no lag in playback
- quick, responsive scrubber (nice little preview too)...slowish buffering once you have found your spot.
- just had to log off to get on another account, logged back in and restarted Helvetica. Resumed quickly and within seconds of where I left off
Very impressed so far.
I had been using blockbuster for a couple years due to stores being so close to home, and then the option to return to the store for another movie for free...but the NXE update for 360 and Mac streaming made me switch.
Will report back with results.
- Loads fairly quick and only using 75-90% CPU (cable internet over G wifi, 2.16 CoreDuo)
- now using 50-75% after loading completely
- Fullscreen quality (1680x1050) is a little lacking, but normal view looks good.
- Window resizing is quick and responsive, no lag in playback
- quick, responsive scrubber (nice little preview too)...slowish buffering once you have found your spot.
- just had to log off to get on another account, logged back in and restarted Helvetica. Resumed quickly and within seconds of where I left off
Very impressed so far.
43 months ago
Watched a couple flicks last night. Quick buffering, nice scrubber, not bad.
43 months ago
I wish they had HD options like Apple TV but the SD streams load quickly and looks great on my 24" iMac screen. It's a bit choppy in full screen and sometimes it'll go out of sync but it's not much of a problem and usually corrects itself. I'm glad I got Netflix.
43 months ago
We're just getting started with Netflix... good to see the Mac version's finally seeing the light of day.
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