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<blockquote data-quote="FamousAJ" data-source="post: 2597623" data-attributes="member: 9545"><p>So, we dropped cable (only kept internet) and subscribed to Amazon for all their video content. For those that don't know, an Amazon Prime membership nets you free 2 day shipping, instant video content, prime music and the kindle lending library.</p><p></p><p>It's been quite awhile since we dropped Netflix (when they raised prices) and the Hulu 30-day trial expired along time ago. AP is $99 per year. We don't buy a ton a stuff, but we can probably recoup the $99 per yr pretty easily from the savings on shipping.</p><p></p><p>I guess one comment I have is that not everything on Amazon is free, only the Amazon Prime area. There is a bunch of content that has to be purchased like newer movies, TV shows, etc. and the selection seems to be so-so. We were in the mood for a comedy last night and so we searched by Genre. Net result: 13 movies and more than half of them we needed to pay...$2.99 and up. Although there is quite a bit we have on our watchlist and would probably never get bored, we never had that problem on Netflix...plus, Netflix had zero pay-for-content. Also, we had some things we put into our watchlist because that were included in AP area, but now require a payment. Basically some shows and movies float between free and pay?!</p><p></p><p>The long and short: Not all video content on Amazon is free, only in the items in AP area...which, when we signed up was a little misleading. I was thinking it was more like Netflix. Netflix is $7.99, so basically $4.12 cheaper and obviously the shipping doesn't factor in. </p><p></p><p>How has your experience been? Also, we use a 1 yr old Sony BD player to access AP. It's not terrible, but it isn't exactly user friendly. What do you use? I'm debating on the new Roku 3 ($99 with free shipping lol)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="FamousAJ, post: 2597623, member: 9545"] So, we dropped cable (only kept internet) and subscribed to Amazon for all their video content. For those that don't know, an Amazon Prime membership nets you free 2 day shipping, instant video content, prime music and the kindle lending library. It's been quite awhile since we dropped Netflix (when they raised prices) and the Hulu 30-day trial expired along time ago. AP is $99 per year. We don't buy a ton a stuff, but we can probably recoup the $99 per yr pretty easily from the savings on shipping. I guess one comment I have is that not everything on Amazon is free, only the Amazon Prime area. There is a bunch of content that has to be purchased like newer movies, TV shows, etc. and the selection seems to be so-so. We were in the mood for a comedy last night and so we searched by Genre. Net result: 13 movies and more than half of them we needed to pay...$2.99 and up. Although there is quite a bit we have on our watchlist and would probably never get bored, we never had that problem on Netflix...plus, Netflix had zero pay-for-content. Also, we had some things we put into our watchlist because that were included in AP area, but now require a payment. Basically some shows and movies float between free and pay?! The long and short: Not all video content on Amazon is free, only in the items in AP area...which, when we signed up was a little misleading. I was thinking it was more like Netflix. Netflix is $7.99, so basically $4.12 cheaper and obviously the shipping doesn't factor in. How has your experience been? Also, we use a 1 yr old Sony BD player to access AP. It's not terrible, but it isn't exactly user friendly. What do you use? I'm debating on the new Roku 3 ($99 with free shipping lol) [/QUOTE]
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