Product Review: Netflix



Still skeptical about Netflix? Of course if you go to the Netflix website you'll only hear good things and nothing bad what so ever. That's why you're here right? Of course it is. You want an honest review from a regular guy that will give you an honest opinion that you can trust. Well seeing as how I don't get paid for reviews..... you got it! Honest opinion: Netflix is about the best thing since sliced bread. We find it to be so versatile and cost-effective that we've recently cancelled our cable service. Netflix allows to update your list with a seemingly never-ending supply of DVDs that are shipped to your doorstep with lightning speed. They have a ton of shipping facilities to make sure you're never waiting long for your next movie.
Apart from DVDs to your mailbox you can also stream movies with devices such as your computer via a HDMI cable running to your flat screen. You can also stream through your XBOX 360, Playstation3, Nintendo Wii, TiVo, and I think there's a couple other ways. Believe me when I tell you, the choices are endless. The only negative I have been able to find is that you are at the mercy of waiting for movies to be released on DVD and that also includes television series. If you are an avid fan of certain shows that you positively MUST watch weekly, then cancelling cable may not be right for your household. Live shows such as American Idol, Dancing with the Stars, and others are not available with Netflix. If these are shows that you watch regularly and can't be left without having "the scoop" to talk about at the water cooler, then again, don't cancel cable right away. A final negative is due to the whole 28 day waiting period after a show or movie is released on DVD. Netflix and RedBox are not allowed to ship these movies for one month so that publishers may have a sporting chance at profit from sales. Other than that, Netflix is the bees knees.
Regardless of your choice to cancel cable or not, I highly recommend Netflix. You will find a ton of entertainment at your fingertips and the value of this service skyrockets if you have the capability to stream movies and shows. The best part is that it's only $8 a month. I don't know of any premium channels that are that cheap without being on a promotion and they don't have near the selection. The next package is around $14.99 and you can receive 2 DVDs by mail at all times while of course every package you select the streaming feature will come standard.