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Netflix Streaming Is GREAT! With A Free Trial, At Least Try It!
As you know, I am a HUGE fan of Netflix and the fact that I can stream it through my Xbox 360! There are people I talk to on a daily basis about Netflix and I always ask how they can pay for satellite or cable TV. They always ask me what shows are available, usually a Prime Time reality show, and they usually are NOT available for instant streaming. But what the others don’t understand is that your watching habits change based on what’s available. Who wants to waste their life with reality TV anyways, right?
I always tell them to at least try it out, since it’s free for two weeks, sometimes even a month. Most are very, very hesitant, but some check into and LOVE it. The “instant queue” starts to fill up with shows they forgot about and ones they loved back in the day like Law & Order. Now they can watch every single episode that was produced instead just the ones syndicated for re-runs. And the best part is you can watch them when YOU want to.
Now you can stream Netflix through a couple of devices including the Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, Playstation 3 and a couple of high end blu-ray players. Of course, you can also watch Netflix on any desktop or laptop computer as long as you have an account and a high speed internet connection.
Some people online are looking for ways to stream Netflix through a satellite receiver, but that really doesn’t make much sense to me, but that’s because I wouldn’t be paying for TV the same time I had a Netflix account. Because we live in the country, our internet connection is quite limited to wireless broadband at about 3MB (if we are lucky). That does stream just about everything we have watched so far, but the download times are a bit slower. And because we have the wireless broadband at 3MB, we are unable to see most shows that can be streamed in HD, like The Office.
So, it’s a really nice service and I am sure that you have heard of it. With a FREE trial that lasts up to a month, why not try it!?
Iron Man 2 Coming Out May 7th
It seems like I have been waiting forever to see the second Iron Man movie. Robert Downey, Jr. did such a great job in the first Iron Man, that I cannot wait to see his cocky attitude in this second Iron Man installment.
In previews that I am sure you have seen already, it appears that the government wants what Tony Stark has, Iron Man. Unfortunately for the government, Tony Stark has other ideas for them.
I really am starting to like Robert in movies, although I have not seen Sherlock Holmes yet, it does look like another great movie to add to my collection.
What do you think of the Iron Man character and movies that are made so far? Of course there is just a bit of merchandising involved, you know, like iron man collectibles, action figures and costumes, but that is similar to any other blockbuster movie that comes out every year.
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TryNetflix.com – 2 Week Trial of Netflix FREE
UPDATE!!
As of TODAY, NETFLIX has added 2 weeks to the trial time! Now you can have a WHOLE month to try out the best DVD-in-mail and instant steaming service available.
I was watching a show on television last night and saw a commercial (pretty rare since I have a DVR) for a FREE Netflix Trial. The website advertised was TryNetflix.com. I believe the trial for Netflix is 14 days and I am sure that is plenty of time to decide whether you want to try the service or not.
I have been trying to ditch my satellite television (through Dish Network) for some time now. All I wanted to do was be able to get the shows I watch, to my new LCD tv, from the internet. I KNOW it’s possible, but I was running into issues with some shows I could not find and websites that weren’t easy to use.
Now that I signed up for Netflix about 2 weeks ago, I don’t think I have turned on my satellite receiver more than 5 times. Netflix instant streaming selection has kept me busy, as well as, enjoying my new TV much more! Netflix has over 50,000 titles available on DVD and Blu Ray right now and over 15,000 titles available for instant streaming right to your TV.
What is instant streaming?
Netflix sells a box, that connects to your high speed internet service, then to your TV and that is how you can get the instant streams when available. The box is called Roku and there is a ONE-TIME fee starting at $99 for the unit, you can get one with a 30-day Money Back Guarantee!.
Another available option is that if you own an Xbox 360 console. Netflix has teamed up with Microsoft to bring the instant streaming library right to your Xbox 360 console. The service is FREE when you have an Xbox Live Gold membership, which you can buy right here.
At first I didn’t think the selection was going to be very good, but I was wrong. Like I said, we haven’t used the Dish Network more than 5 times in our first month as Netflix members. There is SO much available and NEW stuff is ready for streaming every week. We only have the ONE-DVD at a time plan for like $9 per month, but it is WELL worth it if you are watching movies and shows anyways.
Never rent a movie or tv show dvd again! Take that $100+ you are paying Dish Network, DirectTV or Cable company and save it. Even at the highest Netflix plan, you are still saving an ass load of money.
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Karate Kid 2010 Trailer – Fans Must See
In case you haven’t figured it out, I am very much a fan of the Karate Kid movies (minus #4). I saw the first one many, many years ago and still watch it if I can catch it on the TV. The soundtrack, dialog and of course, Mr. Miyagi is all priceless to this day.
So, today I get on Youtube and I see the trailer for the newest one starring Jaden Smith and Jackie Chan. I have heard rumors about the movie, but this is the first time I see the trailer. 3 words! I AM PUMPED! I see there might be a could of rip-offs from the original, but I think I will still see the movie only because I am a fan of Karate Kid AND Jackie Chan.
Take a look at the trailer and tell me what you think!