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Official Forums => Announcements, Articles, Guides and Promotions => Topic started by: Eroo on January 09, 2011, 12:51:52 PM
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I should have written this guide a while now but was waiting till I used it for a while to confirm that it works good. Note the method outlined here is not free but it is the best method out of all I've tried.
There are two problems with using Netflix in Trinidad
1. Ip address checking for region
2. Netflix payment wants a US issued credit card
1. There is a site http://unblock-us.com (http://unblock-us.com). This site was made to allow Canadians use the American Netflix but it works for other countries as well. This is what I use to bypass the ip address checking. They offer a 1 week trial so you can try it out and decide for yourself if it is worth it. It normally cost US5.99 a month. To use it you change your DNS to 208.122.23.22, 208.122.23.23.
This is a lot better than running your system through a vpn because most vpns are slow or very costly and route ALL your traffic through the vpn. This means if you want to game online you have to change back your settings.
This method by just changing your DNS means everything on your network works as normal, when you go to netflix, their DNS reroutes it to their server, initializes the connection and then transfers back to Netflix's servers. This allows it to stream as fast as a native Netflix connection as I've been able to view HD streams without stutter (something I cant even do on youtube 480p sometimes) on a 5Mbit connection.
This works on PS3 and Xbox 360 as well and I dont see why it wont work on Wii too. The only small issue with viewing it on one of these devices is the service works by your ip address. Most of us have a dynamic ip address that changes once a week or once a month (maybe longer). If it does change all you do is go on your PC login and it will map your account to your new ip address.
2. Netflix payment. Netflix wants an American issued credit card. Unblock-us lists a method for bypassing this using ENTROPAY. I didn't use their method but have used Entropay before for use with the PSN.
What I did was sign up for the Netflix trial and used my paypal account as payment type. This worked fine until my 1 month Netflix trial was up and they told me my paypal was not a valid payment option. I then used my local credit card and just used the zipcode of my skybox and miraculously it WORKED!!.
I really love Netflix and considering if it makes sense for me to still pay for a cable bill. This service also works for VUDU, Amazon Instant Video, Playstation Video Store and Hulu on PC. It cannot work for Hulu Plus because Hulu will not accept entropay and will not accept a credit card issued outside the US.
There are a lot more instructions on the website.
http://unblock-us.com (http://unblock-us.com)
http://www.entropay.com (http://www.entropay.com)
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Interesting.
I currently don't have cable, but I was actually going to apply for it in March.
I will certainly test this out. If it works well, I may not even bother with cable.
GG sir. +1 :icon_thumright:
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Brilliant brilliant briliant linkage Eroo
We could probably use this to encourage more console purchasing and stuff too.
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Hard O/C hotspotshield is good for a free alternative but its not good for streaming hd and its impossible to game on at a good ping (imho) .
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and why pray tell, don't you game online???
Excellent guide btw eroo. +1 to you sir.
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Is it because you live in the Philippines?
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Mr Eroo
you rocketh.
+10
it working perfect here.
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nice one op. I'm assuming this would work with any region blocking.
I was recently trying out boxee and got this problem
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@Eroo. Excellent, tested and works. Screw you regional restrictions :D.
One issue, not getting HD video at all. Video quality hovers between Low and High SD quality.
Have you noticed if it's a congestion based thing in relation to peak hours?
Or does it "eventually" stream at HD when playing the movie for a while, that is, when the internet connection speed increases high enough to stream HD.
Or is it the trial at usvideo.ca limiting bandwidth? Does the paid subscription give you HD?
Thanks much for the post Eroo.
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Tested it with Hulu, and it works like a charm.
Now THIS service I would pay for.
Hot DAMN Eroo...I think you might have just saved me some money.
Now to sign up for some Netflix.
I am now considering building a small HTPC to attach exclusively to my TV. :)
+10 from me too.
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Not all netflix movies are HD and you cant search by HD on the ps3. Search for some HD movies using the pc version and then try those movies on the PS3 and see if you can get them in HD. I was watching Mortal Kombat in High/HD) just this morning.
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Not all netflix movies are HD and you cant search by HD on the ps3. Search for some HD movies using the pc version and then try those movies on the PS3 and see if you can get them in HD. I was watching Mortal Kombat in High/HD) just this morning.
I just tested it out. The movie quality increases from Low SD to High HD over time (2mins or so). It simply takes a while to adjust to line quality.
So yep, HD is working fine.
Thanks again for the post Eroo!
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That is pretty cool, thanks for sharing!
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Chakra for you!!
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Hard O/C thanks for the link. My Boxee never looked so good.
I don't need cable ever again now.
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it works, but i wonder if 2 people can use the same dns.
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yea it would work. have it on all the pcs in the house and on ps3 and wii. all could work simultaneously.
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Anybody able to access the PlayStation "Video" Store? (Open Playstation Store and there should be a button at the top that switches the store to the movie store).
This should work for anyone with a US account. Doesn't work for me but it supposed to work :/
Those with US PlayStation accounts, download "VUDU" from the PlayStation Store.
It's a premium service where you pay for each rental from $2usd (older catalogue) to $6usd for day one Blu-Ray release rentals.
You get $5.99usd free to use upon starting VUDU.
In terms of content, service and quality, VUDU blows Netflix out of the water imo. Very pricey though. Video immediately starts streaming at 1080p, they have 3D movies on there as well. There's also a section with upcoming movie trailers in 1080p. Nice stuff.
As for actually paying for stuff with VUDU, not sure if Entropay or local credit cards would work. I'll give it a shot when I subscribe to Netflix with entropay.
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it works, but i wonder if 2 people can use the same dns.
DNS is meant to be used by more than one person... see www.opendns.com (http://www.opendns.com) although that wouldn't apply in this case :P
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For movie and tv show watching you all can use this software found here:
www.hotspotshield.com (http://www.hotspotshield.com)
And load up www.hulu.com (http://www.hulu.com) and register i think and u can stream all ur crap to ur pc. :P
Basically this software allows you to view content that not allowed down here, us based sites only nah.
Used it last year to watch some nice movies and Tv shows.
Hulu blocked hotspot some time ago, unless they found some way around it.
WRT Netflix
This is a godsend, when I saw the Canadian guide on Reddit just before Christmas I never thought it would work. Kudos for trying it.
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Eroo, I catch real kix today when a padner from south sent me your post in an email.....saying check out this cool guide to use netflix in Trinidad.
Man blatant copy/paste the thing and emailing it to all and sundry.
You'll become a legend. lol
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For movie and tv show watching you all can use this software found here:
www.hotspotshield.com (http://www.hotspotshield.com)
And load up www.hulu.com (http://www.hulu.com) and register i think and u can stream all ur crap to ur pc. :P
Basically this software allows you to view content that not allowed down here, us based sites only nah.
Used it last year to watch some nice movies and Tv shows.
Hulu blocked hotspot some time ago, unless they found some way around it.
Hulu vids work fine for me in Boxee with hotspot.
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Is it because you live in the Philippines?
Phillipine dread is a place in trinidad, like california and banladesh :p heh ayie only joking eh OC hotspot shield real boss. streams hulu like a charm and once you hit full screen you dont have to worry about the ads. i used hotspot shield to bypass apple's ip checking to sign up for an account in the us app store. before it would appear to to through but it would never confirm my email. i also used hotspot shield to install google voice phone plug in, now that its installed i can make free phonecalls to any american phone landline or cell and it continues to work even if you disconnect hotspot and use normal blink. that alone is worth installing hotspot sheild. better than majic jack by far and FREE. i also got to download netflix to my ipod not sure if it will work though i have to sign up for service now, i will let you all know when i put some cash on my prepaid vtm
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Loaded it tonight on the main pc, only thing is the one week trial of the DNS but I mean cmon look how much stuff I have access to!!! WAAAW!!!!
This is sick!! Thanks man Eroo!! +1 to you!!
Had to give this thread a sticky :lol:
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WHAT!!!! This is GREAT NEWS! Anyone with XBOX 360 and a TSTT 2mb package tried this yet? How did it work for you? I am very new to this stuff so I may need a walk through regarding changing settings on the modem...if I need to do so. Thanks.
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WHAT!!!! This is GREAT NEWS! Anyone with XBOX 360 and a TSTT 2mb package tried this yet? How did it work for you? I am very new to this stuff so I may need a walk through regarding changing settings on the modem...if I need to do so. Thanks.
Jarrox is actually using Netflix now, but he has a 50Mb package from Flow, not sure how the 2Mb from Blink will run with the video streaming, but i guess its worth a try. Message Jarrox on Xbox Live and ask him about his set-up.
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WHAT!!!! This is GREAT NEWS! Anyone with XBOX 360 and a TSTT 2mb package tried this yet? How did it work for you? I am very new to this stuff so I may need a walk through regarding changing settings on the modem...if I need to do so. Thanks.
Jarrox is actually using Netflix now, but he has a 50Mb package from Flow, not sure how the 2Mb from Blink will run with the video streaming, but i guess its worth a try. Message Jarrox on Xbox Live and ask him about his set-up.
Nice! Thanks Red. Will post the " how to dos" when I have it done.
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I have 2mb blink package and been watching movies quite fine, buffers quite quickly and runs well all the way through so have no fear.
I don't have and xbox but a ps3. Watched movies on my laptop and on my desktop. Haven't tried it on with the ps3 yet, just installed netflix on it.
It's pretty easy to do so let's know if you got through ok.
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I have 2mb blink package and been watching movies quite fine, buffers quite quickly and runs well all the way through so have no fear.
I don't have and xbox but a ps3. Watched movies on my laptop and on my desktop. Haven't tried it on with the ps3 yet, just installed netflix on it.
It's pretty easy to do so let's know if you got through ok.
Nice to hear, I know someone who also wanted to know if 2mb would be sufficient.
Regarding stream quality though you have any idea what resolution/quality of video that 2mb package peaks at?
On the PS3 you could check by pressing "SELECT" when the movie playing.
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I'm seeing Video: HIGH/SD on the PS3 but I only tried it with Mortal Kombat so far...
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High SD sounds about right for the 2mbps.
Thats pretty much a DVD quality stream. Not bad.
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tried it out...it wokin like a charm...my father beatin out netflix on he wii
but i must say vudu is the real deal but the prices kinda stiff tho.
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Before I do this I want to know if anyone whose isp is TSTT did this. Still waiting on Jarrox but he is Flow and I am BLINK so there will still be questions on my part. BTW I have a ZHONE modem which is not one of the network routers dealt with on the site.
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Ok it seems like my posts are invisible or something but I'll try one more time.......
I HAVE BLINK 2MB package and it WORKED FOR ME BOTH ON THE PC and PS3......
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Usvideo offers a 1 week trial and Netflix offers a 1 month trial. Anybody wondering if it will work for them can just test it and see for yourself for free.
If you don't want to change the DNS settings on the router you can just simply change them on your PC.
Control Panel>Network Connections>*Local Area Connection*>Properties>Internet Protocol(TCP/IP)>Use the following DNS Server Address
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Before I do this I want to know if anyone whose isp is TSTT did this. Still waiting on Jarrox but he is Flow and I am BLINK so there will still be questions on my part. BTW I have a ZHONE modem which is not one of the network routers dealt with on the site.
I sent you a reply on live... but everything you need to know is said right here... Just goto usvideo.org signup for the trial and follow their instructions on setting it up...they even have picture guides.... then goto netflix and signup for the trial....
for me I went tru my trial years ago so I had to use entropay and signup for the monthly package and I tell you its worth every cent...
Been on Netflix every day since this little gem was posted...
take some more chakra for that.....
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Yes I can attest to Jarrox being on netflix ALL D TIME, we sweating last night, next thing man gone silent... next thing I see man watching 24.... O_O
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LOL Live shows you what people are watching on Netflix? o.O
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LOL Live shows you what people are watching on Netflix? o.O
sorry no porn...so dont worry
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This discussion has me interested. I am going to sign up :) I was wondering, will I only be allowed to use one client at a time? I have a HTPC in the living room & a PS3 in my room. Would both be able to stream Netflix shows or can only one device login at a time? If this goes well it might really be a cable replacement yes.
Think I'll be able to pull off consistent HD quality with a Flow 25mbit?
http://www.hackingnetflix.com/2010/10/bandwidth-requirements-for-sd-dvd-quality-and-hd-netflix-streaming.html (http://www.hackingnetflix.com/2010/10/bandwidth-requirements-for-sd-dvd-quality-and-hd-netflix-streaming.html)
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I've done streaming on both my PC and PS3 at the same time for SD clips so once you have the bandwidth simultaneous HD streaming should work.
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This discussion has me interested. I am going to sign up :) I was wondering, will I only be allowed to use one client at a time? I have a HTPC in the living room & a PS3 in my room. Would both be able to stream Netflix shows or can only one device login at a time? If this goes well it might really be a cable replacement yes.
Think I'll be able to pull off consistent HD quality with a Flow 25mbit?
http://www.hackingnetflix.com/2010/10/bandwidth-requirements-for-sd-dvd-quality-and-hd-netflix-streaming.html (http://www.hackingnetflix.com/2010/10/bandwidth-requirements-for-sd-dvd-quality-and-hd-netflix-streaming.html)
You can watch on as many devices as you have set-up..I've ran it on PS3, Xbox and PC at the same time...no problems
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This discussion has me interested. I am going to sign up :) I was wondering, will I only be allowed to use one client at a time? I have a HTPC in the living room & a PS3 in my room. Would both be able to stream Netflix shows or can only one device login at a time? If this goes well it might really be a cable replacement yes.
Think I'll be able to pull off consistent HD quality with a Flow 25mbit?
http://www.hackingnetflix.com/2010/10/bandwidth-requirements-for-sd-dvd-quality-and-hd-netflix-streaming.html (http://www.hackingnetflix.com/2010/10/bandwidth-requirements-for-sd-dvd-quality-and-hd-netflix-streaming.html)
Taken from Netflix website:
"You may watch instantly on up to 6 unique devices:
Including personal computers and Netflix ready devices. You may also use this page to manually de-register devices you no longer wish to use for watching instantly. A deactivated device can be reactivated later if you wish to resume using it."
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Thanks ah now see what all this talk is about hehe. I've been watching Netflix movies for the past few hours and I must say I was BLOWN away. I tried it on my netbook, things played flawlessly. Honestly I was expecting it to stutter etc since even with my 25mbit connection youtube takes forever. Going to try it on meh PS3.
Seriously considering cancelling my cable service though I am worried this workaround could die any minute :p Wonder if Netflix will catch onto this lol.
EDIT: Ok getting some nice results on the PS3, this is great! (All we need is a NROP section :p)
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I think youtube in trinidad has given streaming a bad name, lol
netflix might just be the killer app to justify those massive broadband packages.
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I think Flow and TSTT throttle youtube.
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If that's the case...then it maybe only a matter of time before they throttle netflix.
So lets hope it isn't.
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If that's the case...then it maybe only a matter of time before they throttle netflix.
So lets hope it isn't.
Hmm if that's the case then let me make the most of it now yes lol. I was up until 4 am "testing" it out :s.
So I dusted off the old Wii to see how Netflix works on it. It works ok, SD of course. One thing I didn't like tho, seems to have less genres avaialble and well not seeing the subgenres like I would on PS3 and PC. Not complaining though, still amazed this thing working so well....this service can turn pirates into paying customers lol
EDIT: Watching an old 80's movie called The Package, this is the bandwidth being used by Netflix on the Wii according to my router.
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Netflix certainly is popular, here are two good resources to quickly see what is new and noteworthy...
Instant watcher gives you the most popular titles over the past 24 hours
http://instantwatcher.com/ (http://instantwatcher.com/)
Also check out Cinemablend's Flixworthy section, a weekly round up of some of the best titles available on Netflix
http://www.cinemablend.com/dvdnews/?tag=flixworthy (http://www.cinemablend.com/dvdnews/?tag=flixworthy)
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Excellent find. +1
Those old movies and series really found a new life on netflix. Some real blasts from the pasts making it on the list.
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It pleases me greatly to report that thanks to the members of this forum, I too have been able to view netflix on my xbox. Thank you JARROX for your reply on XBL and thanks to EROO for taking the time to post this truly excellent find.
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just a little app i came across for those using boxee as there media center
http://www.antair.com/blackberry/boxeeremote/ (http://www.antair.com/blackberry/boxeeremote/)
simple boxee remote control for blackberry via wifi.
you need to input your pc's ip address and ensure server is enabled in boxee settings
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Netflix certainly is popular, here are two good resources to quickly see what is new and noteworthy...
Instant watcher gives you the most popular titles over the past 24 hours
http://instantwatcher.com/ (http://instantwatcher.com/)
Also check out Cinemablend's Flixworthy section, a weekly round up of some of the best titles available on Netflix
http://www.cinemablend.com/dvdnews/?tag=flixworthy (http://www.cinemablend.com/dvdnews/?tag=flixworthy)
Nice checking it out now
It pleases me greatly to report that thanks to the members of this forum, I too have been able to view netflix on my xbox. Thank you JARROX for your reply on XBL and thanks to EROO for taking the time to post this truly excellent find.
Glad you got it working
Netflix really is awesome just finished watching the second episode of the new Spartacus on it
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This looks promising :)
http://www.electronista.com/articles/11/01/29/amazon.starts.testing.unlimited.movies.for.prime/ (http://www.electronista.com/articles/11/01/29/amazon.starts.testing.unlimited.movies.for.prime/)
Amazon's plans for unlimited movie streaming akin to Netflix appeared to come to early fruition on Saturday as a spotting has shown the service in action. At least one Amazon Prime subscriber has seen options in the Video On Demand section to stream movies and TV shows, even major recent releases, as part of the $79 yearly subscription. The catalog seen by an Engadget reader had 5,000 titles that would show in 480p.
The online reseller hasn't confirmed any of the plans, and widespread reports have yet to emerge. A possibility exists that the unlimited VOD is a trial and isn't immediately ready to go live.
The addition of the feature would be the largest hit to Netflix, whose streaming-only plan has a larger catalog but also costs $96 a year to maintain. It would also mount stiff competition against Apple's iTunes and other pay-per-title services since it would be one of the first major services to merge both unlimited streaming with the option of getting a permanent copy. Adding other Prime features, such as free expedited shipping, could give Amazon a competitive edge.
Amazon's service is also uniquely cross-platform and, in its core form, works on both Macs and Windows PCs as well as TiVos and some other media hubs.
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I read abt this over the weekend and just renewed my Prime membership this morning.
What would make this PERFECT is if it comes to our region w/o need for workarounds.
Although a specific DNS may work in this case, I say hells yes, bring it on.
Maybe finally I can cut down on my home storage and use video ON DEMAND service. NB this is not streaming like Netflix.
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Hmm so I am getting HD quality right through on my pc. I noticed that my PS3 was only delivering "Low SD" on my HDTV which wasn't looking so hot. Didn't really get chance to fully investigate but after simply using ethernet instead of wifi that problem was completely gone. Sweet sweet big screen HD butter like video :)
Thank you ethernet, thank you Flow, thank you Netflix and most importantly thank you Eroo! hey that last part kinda rhymes :p
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So I set up the Netflix and everything NICE!!! Turn on today and XBL one month trial expire. STEUPS!!!!!! :crybaby2:
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So I set up the Netflix and everything NICE!!! Turn on today and XBL one month trial expire. STEUPS!!!!!! :crybaby2:
Get a 12 Month Gold Card dude :D
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Nickel and Dime ftl.
You don't have a PC you can hook up to the TV for netflix duty?
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Don't forget the boxee software, a good option if you decide to go the HTPC route.....
http://www.boxee.tv/download (http://www.boxee.tv/download)
Boxee Demonstration (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2G6RXUp6k_E#)
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So I set up the Netflix and everything NICE!!! Turn on today and XBL one month trial expire. STEUPS!!!!!! :crybaby2:
Get a 12 Month Gold Card dude :D
Yeah, I want to get one off Amazon.
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I still prefer XBMC over boxee.
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Great post i must say
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Has anyone got the Netflix plugin for XBMC working?
created a htm file so it picks up the web page as a media file, but the actual plugin giving level stress.
these guys got it working though.
http://forum.xbmc.org/showthread.php?t=87552 (http://forum.xbmc.org/showthread.php?t=87552)
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I signed up for the month long free trial..but the selection here in canada seems a bit more limited compared to the US.
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I signed up for the month long free trial..but the selection here in canada seems a bit more limited compared to the US.
Yeah boy, that usvideo site works wonders :)
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Alright it still working good though my interface changed to this so no more subgenres :(
My "strange" PS3 NETFLIX GUI... wtf? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tNRgBKEUCo&feature=player_embedded#ws)
Apparently this is due to Netflix testing various UIs....
http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/19/netflixs-new-ps3-app-includes-new-features-new-headaches-vide/ (http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/19/netflixs-new-ps3-app-includes-new-features-new-headaches-vide/)
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Hehe just noticed that there a bunch of fitness dvds, could come in handy for the ladies :p
do a search for "workouts" on netflix, check these as well.....
http://thestir.cafemom.com/healthy_living/109839/6_best_workout_videos_from (http://thestir.cafemom.com/healthy_living/109839/6_best_workout_videos_from)
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As yuh say dat...Netflix hot debit mih c-card today. So I guess there's no need for Entropay. :)
GG Netflix.
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Yeah boy Netflix has changed the way I watch tv. I mean we all used to downloading movies but this is just so convenient. Flow Cable TV have some catching up to do.
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As yuh say dat...Netflix hot debit mih c-card today. So I guess there's no need for Entropay. :)
GG Netflix.
Now saw this. Paid first month with Entropay.
So for everyone using this, local credit card is working?
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Netflix uses my local credit card onc i put in a state code in my billing address
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Ah alright. Thanks for the 2nd confirmation.
Will set up local CC onto my account to avoid Entropay loading fees.
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Just a heads up, got an email from "UnblockUs" for payment instead of Usvideo.org.
Seems they have rebranded themselves. I log-in fine with my usvideo.org account info.
Edit:
Link confirmation:
http://portal.unblock-us.com/announcements/7/USVideoorg-is-now-Unblock-uscom.html (http://portal.unblock-us.com/announcements/7/USVideoorg-is-now-Unblock-uscom.html)
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Hey guys haven't logged into gatt is a long while so now seeing this.
Just letting u know if anyone interested in a VPN. I've been using Strong VPN and netflix since last November and it works like a charm. Strong VPN costs 55us a year and I never had a problem with them, so far. Speed is unrestricted and latency is low. I have it setup in work as well, cause I use netflix there sometimes to kill time during the day when things are slow. It also works with everything else I've tried it with that's limited to the US - hulu, amazon etc.
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Watched Top Gear and initianl D whole day yesterday.....So good!
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Hey guys haven't logged into gatt is a long while so now seeing this.
Just letting u know if anyone interested in a VPN. I've been using Strong VPN and netflix since last November and it works like a charm. Strong VPN costs 55us a year and I never had a problem with them, so far. Speed is unrestricted and latency is low. I have it setup in work as well, cause I use netflix there sometimes to kill time during the day when things are slow. It also works with everything else I've tried it with that's limited to the US - hulu, amazon etc.
Could you elaborate on your use of Strong VPN specifically with Amazon VOD? Firstly, are you in Trinidad? I ask as some people here are not within our borders. Secondly, if you are in Trinidad did you have to set up a new Amazon account as I believe they require a US based credit card / address. Did you have to use entropay or some other work around for the credit card issue? You can message me the details if you like but others may be interested in your knowledge. Thanks.
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Cool
Can it be used in Tobago?
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Could you elaborate on your use of Strong VPN specifically with Amazon VOD? Firstly, are you in Trinidad? I ask as some people here are not within our borders. Secondly, if you are in Trinidad did you have to set up a new Amazon account as I believe they require a US based credit card / address. Did you have to use entropay or some other work around for the credit card issue? You can message me the details if you like but others may be interested in your knowledge. Thanks.
Yep, im in trinidad, using my rbtt cc. I have my skybox address (ezone) on my card and on amazon's website. Ive never tried to buy videos, I sure it will work, cause I have amazon prime membership so there's alot of movies/tv series that are free to stream. I hardly ever use amazon, cause i love netflix too much. As for the latest movies i still download stuff after they get ripped from Bluay/dvd
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Cool
Can it be used in Tobago?
i'm sure it can...anywhere with internet presence.
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Could you elaborate on your use of Strong VPN specifically with Amazon VOD? Firstly, are you in Trinidad? I ask as some people here are not within our borders. Secondly, if you are in Trinidad did you have to set up a new Amazon account as I believe they require a US based credit card / address. Did you have to use entropay or some other work around for the credit card issue? You can message me the details if you like but others may be interested in your knowledge. Thanks.
Yep, im in trinidad, using my rbtt cc. I have my skybox address (ezone) on my card and on amazon's website. Ive never tried to buy videos, I sure it will work, cause I have amazon prime membership so there's alot of movies/tv series that are free to stream. I hardly ever use amazon, cause i love netflix too much. As for the latest movies i still download stuff after they get ripped from Bluay/dvd
I believe the issue is the billing address for the cc. If you could stream video then the magic is rbtt cards. if u can, try to stream one of the free videos of Amazon and let me know please. Thanks for responding.
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Cool
Can it be used in Tobago?
You in Bago? I live in Bago and this worked flawlessly when I did the trial.
May start it back up again when I actually have enough time to be watching videos....
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Yup the ones that are free to me are streaming. Watched part of the super shitty Battlefield Earth last night.
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Yup the ones that are free to me are streaming. Watched part of the super shitty Battlefield Earth last night.
Excellent! I just realize I don't have Amazon Prime. I will do the upgrade and let you know.
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As technology marches on, it brings with it a whole new set of maladies. Just as keyboards have given rise to carpal tunnel syndrome, another innovation has created an ailment just as awful. Let us warn you about Netflix Streaming Syndrome.
When VHS was introduced decades ago, buying the cassettes for home viewing was cost prohibitive, so the business model of the video store was created. People would rent tapes, watch them, and then return them after several days. (Yes, it was as primitive as it sounds.) Soon the model shifted and people started buying tapes—and later DVDs—to view in their own home at their convenience. But while this worked fine when it came to your favorite movies or TV shows, it was still too pricey to assemble a vast library of entertainment content.
All of that has changed with the introduction of Netflix's unlimited streaming service, which lets you watch countless movies or TV shows whenever you want to. And not only on your computer. With an Apple TV or a Wii, you can even stream them on your big, fancy HD television. It's basically like being at the movies except there isn't any popcorn stuck in your couch and you don't have some annoying old lady sitting next to you making you stand up seven times so she can go back and forth to the rest room. Or, maybe you do?
While this innovation is great, it's also created a horrendous new ailment called Netflix Streaming Syndrome. Symptoms include:
Insomnia brought on by watching every episode of a compelling series in a row at the expense of getting a good night's sleep.
Anti-social behavior as a result of staying in and making it a "Netflix night" rather than going out in public and seeing other human beings.
Blackouts induced by spending an entire day watching movies back-to-back.
Pop culture knowledge that is a shade outdated and limited only to topics that are offered as part of the streaming package.
A glut of intense information about things most people don't care about, like the oeuvre of Meg Ryan or the subversive aspects of the first season of She-Ra: Princess of Power
A gnawing impatience when you can't watch what you want to watch when you want to watch it coupled with fits of rage when movies are not available for streaming and you must wait two whole days for an actual disc to arrive in a little red envelope in the mail.[/li]
These symptoms were avoided in the old days because one had to go to a Blockbuster or wait for a DVD to arrive in the mail, which means spacing out your consumption with other activities like interacting with your family, cooking food, doing laundry, working at a job, paying bills, and, in general, being a human being. With Netflix's streaming plan, your very humanity is in jeopardy.
And it's not just Netflix. There is all of your cable company's on-demand offerings to contend with, which can suck up more time than something worthwhile like, say, remodeling your kitchen. Then there's iTunes with all of its downloadable movies and countless season passes that are inexpensive and readily available. And let's not forget our old friend Hulu, which is like a repository for recently departed episodes of your favorite television shows. Then there is the peripheral and somewhat related black hole of watching music for an eternity on YouTube. Yes, we have become the ultimate instant gratification society, and every new gadget, program, and web service is making it even easier to wallow in our every whim.
What is the cure for Netflix Streaming Syndrome? Well, it's both dreadfully simple and woefully complex. It is something that Americas aren't especially good at: self-restraint. Yes, that means only watching one episode of The Cosby Show at a time (OK, maybe two or three), rather than investing nine hours in the entire season, or opting for one movie on a Saturday night rather than as many as you can squeeze into your bloodshot eyeballs until they fall out and roll across the floor. Yes, it's a blessing to have so much great content available for any itinerant moment that needs filling up, but—like with anything—if you abuse it, it's going to make you sick.
http://gawker.com/# (http://gawker.com/#)!5793641/do-you-suffer-from-netflix-streaming-syndrome
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lol, the internet truly is the land of plenty.
nowadays I've got more bandwidth than appetite/time.
Averaging one episode a day or a movie
Still, around vacation time its not unusual to feast on 5-6 episodes/movies in a day
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http://news.cnet.com/8301-19882_3-20067133-250.html?tag=mncol;txt (http://news.cnet.com/8301-19882_3-20067133-250.html?tag=mncol;txt)
This might interest those of you with ipads who have done this mod
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just a heads up. Netflix works beautifully on the 3ds.
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I heard that Netflix is offering content to the Caribbean from Monday. How does this change things for those who already access Netflix through the method outlined in this thread?
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/netflix-arrives-in-latin-america-and-the-caribbean-129254198.html (http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/netflix-arrives-in-latin-america-and-the-caribbean-129254198.html)
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I heard that Netflix is offering content to the Caribbean from Monday. How does this change things for those who already access Netflix through the method outlined in this thread?
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/netflix-arrives-in-latin-america-and-the-caribbean-129254198.html (http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/netflix-arrives-in-latin-america-and-the-caribbean-129254198.html)
Should mean you don't need the VPN anymore, unless the content they are providing does not fulfill your needs...
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From observing things in the past I have a bad feeling that "Latin America" is gonna mean a butt load of Spanish content.....
Would be wise to wait and see what is being offered before cancelling that unblockus membership
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When Netflix had launched in Canada.. the selection was terrible compared to the US.
Now when I look at Netflix, the selection has improved durastically over the months and is now pretty much on par with the US.
HOPEFULLY, ya'll get an "as good" selection when it launches.
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just a heads up. Netflix works beautifully on the 3ds.
...on the iphone/ipods as well :-)
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i changed the dns and everything but when i try to log on to netflix with my pc to activate the one month trial from my xbox its not connecting
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well in a few days you won't need to worry about that extra step bro
Hold some strain
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i got it working last night but some of the movies I wanted to see are only on dvd or not available at least they have king of the hill hehe :ohhoho:
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anyone else got Netflix to work without the VPN workaround?
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anyone else got Netflix to work without the VPN workaround?
I think thats what Jason19842 did, he can confirm...
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I created an account and signed up for free trial today.
Was able to access it and stream right at work!
Loving it so far. I may keep this for a while :D
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nice, what about the catalog? is it neutered or does it have most of the good stuff like US Netflix?
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i just VPN to trinidad and signed up for the 1 month trial also. There are both movie/TV content for the Latin America Region as expected, but the non LAR content seems to be somewhat on-par with the US/CA content. Check attached screenshots for Genres and some of the available content differences, your not missing alot they can keep the one highlighted.
Ok some good news, it seems that the account is not linked to a region. i.e a T&T created account will be usable in US, CA, etc.... well US confirmed for me. The content also changes for region that you are connected from which is good for persons who may have their VPN subscriptions still available.
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From what i've noticed so far. There are alot of movies that we don't have access to here, that US Netflix has. :(
Some of them we don't have from in that image right there ^
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i just VPN to trinidad and signed up for the 1 month trial also. There are both movie/TV content for the Latin America Region as expected, but the non LAR content seems to be somewhat on-par with the US/CA content. Check attached screenshots for Genres and some of the available content differences, your not missing alot they can keep the one highlighted.
Ok some good news, it seems that the account is not linked to a region. i.e a T&T created account will be usable in US, CA, etc.... well US confirmed for me. The content also changes for region that you are connected from which is good for persons who may have their VPN subscriptions still available.
ok so wat ur sayin is that if i already hav a US account, it can be used without a VPN in trinidad?
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yup basically, just know the content available will change according to the region your in.
Doomtack the same holds through in the reverse, T&T has US movies that the USA dose not have. Overall a VPN will give you the best of both worlds.
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doh lie... well that cool
So far i've noticed that some content is ONLY in spanish and cannot be changed. Heroes series is one example.... I hope that gets rectified some time...
My other problem is that, although i pay for a 5Mb package from Blink, i'm unable to get an HD stream on Netflix :(
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anyone else got Netflix to work without the VPN workaround?
I think thats what Jason19842 did, he can confirm...
I followed the instructions from unblockusa.com and it worked but it's a one week trial am using...going to try it without the DNS to see if it's working now.
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Glad to see that this was just a misunderstanding. Netflix wouldn't be so hot in my household if it was just one stream allowed....
http://technolog.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/09/07/7647976-netflix-our-bad-you-can-stream-to-more-than-one-device (http://technolog.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/09/07/7647976-netflix-our-bad-you-can-stream-to-more-than-one-device)
UPDATE: Netflix is NOT limiting its streaming! See details below.
Whew! Crisis averted. What looked to be another blow for Netflix customers today — people who pay for streaming plans could no longer watch more than one movie or show at a time on multiple devices — is not really happening. For those who already decided to scrap the DVD mailing plan when the company separated its signature red envelopes from its instant viewing plan this summer, effective Sept. 1, the enforcement of Netflix's single-stream policy could have been the final straw.
Turns out, Netflix had a glitch and sent out error messages, in error.
Thanks to Time for this:
"No Netflix member is limited to less than two concurrent streams," Netflix spokesman Steve Swasey sent in an email. "A few Netflix members have heard differently from us, which is an error that we are correcting."
But, should they ever decide to do this in the future, Mashable reports the enforcement's most likely casualties: "The change could have a major effect on how families use Netflix. No longer can one person watch a movie from the iPad while the rest of the family watches another film on the Xbox, for example."
Netflix caused quite a stir on its own social media platforms this summer with its announcement that members could no longer have a combination plan of DVDs and streaming. The separated plans also came with a 60 percent price hike. (Once a combined $9.99, the streaming service is now $7.99, while the cheapest DVD plan is also $7.99.) This could open the way for rivals such as Redbox to gain angry ex-Netflix subscribers, thousands of whom have said they would cancel their service.
While there was a decline in net subscriber additions from the first quarter of 2011 to the second, the mass exodus has yet to be reflected in Netflix's financial reports — yet. If anything, the third quarter report should show what impact the separation of plans has had.
Netflix also might feel the burn from the loss of movies from Starz. Talks between the two companies broke down last week.
Once those error messages started popping up limiting streams, members once again took to the Netflix Facebook page to air out their grievances on this latest (supposed) affront.
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+5 to you slaming for the excellent research on that region issue.
Good to know.
Gonna give that free trial a spin. See if I can get the misses even more distracted (as if the Ipad 2 wasn't enough)
Uninterrupted Midnight sweat here I come!!!
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My wife is addicted to Jersey Shore lol
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My wife is addicted to Jersey Shore lol
Tell her that show kills brain cells one episode at a time....LOL
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Yeah she openly acknowledges that lol
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anyone else got Netflix to work without the VPN workaround?
I think thats what Jason19842 did, he can confirm...
I followed the instructions from unblockusa.com and it worked but it's a one week trial am using...going to try it without the DNS to see if it's working now.
I just tried it without the DNS from unblockusa on my xbox and its saying it can't connect so i going back to the lil hack yes
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tried it without DNS as well....all i can say is dont cancel that DNS subscription jus yet. rite now iam watchin fast an furious in spanish. half the tv episodes i watch not even listed. :-|
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does this also work for ESPN, Last.fm, Hulu plus etc?
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tried it without DNS as well....all i can say is dont cancel that DNS subscription jus yet. rite now iam watchin fast an furious in spanish. half the tv episodes i watch not even listed. :-|
I knew it! :shakehead:
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Who knows if Netflix will be around a year from now. Check out these scifi shows in case you missed them
http://www.giantfreakinrobot.com/television/10-scifi-series-netflix-instant-watch-company-collapses.html (http://www.giantfreakinrobot.com/television/10-scifi-series-netflix-instant-watch-company-collapses.html)
We’re living in a golden age of television viewing. Not because of what’s airing on network or cable television right now, most of that’s reality programming crap, but because of all the great, older content that’s available with the touch of a button thanks to the genius of Netflix Instant Watch.
Unfortunately, this golden age may be woefully short lived. Netflix is in trouble. Greedy content providers have seen dollar signs and in response all that on demand content currently available in one spot is on the verge of being pulled out of circulation to be scattered to the four winds of the internet, or in some cases buried in a deep vault somewhere hidden until the rights holder can squeeze a few more dollars out of some other content provider. Maybe Netflix could find a way to survive that, but other recent business decisions made by the company seem destined to doom them entirely (Qwikster? Seriously what are they thinking?).
Maybe they survive but just in case they don’t, now is the time to maximize your Netflix Instant Watch usage to catch up on great science fiction that, unless you were willing to pay top dollar for a box set on Amazon, there was just no convenient way to watch before. Because getting TV shows one DVD at a time in the mail just won’t do, these are the best science fiction series available on Instant Watch, right now.
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That's some solid advice there woody.
People have been saying "woe" for Netflix for sometime now. Would be a shame to see it come to pass.
Hopefully, to be replaced by something even more ubiquitous. FacebookFlix or NetPlus ftw.
I'll need a year vacation to watch the 1000+ episodes listed altogether in that article.
Also, strange that Babylon 5 didn't make the cut. Is it not available on the service?
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UPDATE: It now seems Unblockus is no longer necessary. I am connecting at work without the use of changing the DNS.
Ok on closer looking at the store it appears to be different from the US, need to compare it home with both to tell.
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That's some solid advice there woody.
People have been saying "woe" for Netflix for sometime now. Would be a shame to see it come to pass.
Hopefully, to be replaced by something even more ubiquitous. FacebookFlix or NetPlus ftw.
I'll need a year vacation to watch the 1000+ episodes listed altogether in that article.
Also, strange that Babylon 5 didn't make the cut. Is it not available on the service?
http://www.xbox.com/en-US/LIVE/partners?uid=21176512&tid= (http://www.xbox.com/en-US/LIVE/partners?uid=21176512&tid=)
Xbox 360 Dashboard update coming soon...tons of new options, not sure if region blocking will be in place, most likely, but lets hope not...
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It will be Region block, well HBO Go is so some of the other features may be as well
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Anyone having problems with netflix on xbox using the unblock.com DNS since the update
I keep getting a startup error.
*Update*
Unblockus.com just posted on there site that they fixed the problem.
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has anyone has any success using the US netflix on the Roku 2 XS or any other streaming devices other than consoles and pc?
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Yup all my devices work. Had to do a workaround for my roku though, let me know if you need help with that one.
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have it working on my phone (dont know if that counts) and on my mum's playbook.
needed a lil workaround to get it workin on playbook tho.
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Hey has anyone got this working on the Blink wimax?
It seems that no matter what dns setting you put in it will still use TSTT's own.
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Just got an email from Netflix
NOW ON NETFLIX
The Hunger Games 2012
what's interesting, I can't access it using unblockus, I had to switch back to TT Netflix first :icon_scratch:
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Hey is anyone getting a "277" error when using netflix with unblock.us?
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It's a Netflix issue...
see note here:
http://support.unblock-us.com/customer/portal/articles/796184-netflix-com-player-error-you-cannot-watch-from-this-location
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Following a similar thread on another local forum, and someone suggested MediaHint (https://mediahint.com/).
It's a Chrome/Firefox extension. It just works.
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ah but it doesn't work at the office since it overrides your proxy settings... I'll try it out at home...
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Is this still working for you folks or not....
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Just a Fyi Hulu Plus works locally with unblockus and and a pre paid time card. Tried, tested and works. both the basic and the ad free editions
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Just a Fyi Hulu Plus works locally with unblockus and and a pre paid time card. Tried, tested and works. both the basic and the ad free editions
Thank you for the update. What is a pre paid time card though?
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the 60mb connection works good for Netflix...but it has to be wired in my opinion.
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You should look into upgrading your wireless router, you can't go wrong with an ASUS AC series wireless router. RT AC66U is a good starter.