Netflix vs. Amazon Prime

thasuperdude · 06-21-2018, 04:18 PM

One thing to remember about the Netflix, is that it hides 80% of it's content because it uses algorithms to determine what you like. And it won't branch out until you scroll up, past the advertising, to the categories and start watching different genres. For instance, they have great documentaries, but I was never saw that category until I watched "Sour Grapes", now docs are a main section when you scroll down through the "advertising" part of their interface. I watch "Locked Up Raw" and the next time I logged in, there's a shit ton of new jail shows I never saw until I watch that one show. I hope that makes sense.

I pay for Amazon and my buddy pays for Netflix and we share log ins, it's a great way to have both as an option. I get HBO free with my internet and I think I've watch it maybe twice. It just blows. I love "Die Hard", but I don't need to see it for an entire month in 2018!

Amazon's 4k is pretty clear on my end. I have a 60" 4k and The Grand Tour looks amazing. Also, I run my cable box through my XBOX One and it up samples it to 4k. Now, it ain't perfect, but it does look better than going straight through ht cable box alone.

RickFLM4 · 06-21-2018, 04:34 PM

^ Disagree on HBO. The reason to subscribe to HBO, or Showtime for that matter, are their original series. A good movie every now and then is a bonus.

Speedwell-Industries · 06-22-2018, 03:12 PM

Amazon has great content, and Doctor who!! Plus, Amazon Prime gives you shopping benefits, and movie benefits!

Sea-Tac · 06-22-2018, 11:13 PM

I have both. I prefer Netflix for one reason only and that is the speed which I download movies. I just downloaded 4 3.5 hour movies. Each one downloaded in 10 seconds. I have 2gig internet service so its obviously really fast. Amazon downloads are painfully slow in comparison 90 to 120 seconds for a similar length movie.

Bingobimmer · 06-23-2018, 11:54 PM

I have the basic channels NBC, ABC, FOX, and CBS for sports. I have amazon prime, hbo, and netflix for everything else. I watch HBO and Netflix the most. Prime is great for all the features you get but I hate the interface.

DerEisbaer · 06-27-2018, 04:21 AM

The updated Prime interface is annoying, and it now lags on my Samsung SmartTV. This and the fact that the content is less interesting will lead me to re-activate my Netflix account in fall. Just holding back during summer in order to motivate me to leave the couch and either work on or drive my cars.

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thasuperdude Private First Class 104 Rep 104 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 M3 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	One thing to remember about the Netflix, is that it hides 80% of it's content because it uses algorithms to determine what you like. And it won't branch out until you scroll up, past the advertising, to the categories and start watching different genres. For instance, they have great documentaries, but I was never saw that category until I watched "Sour Grapes", now docs are a main section when you scroll down through the "advertising" part of their interface. I watch "Locked Up Raw" and the next time I logged in, there's a shit ton of new jail shows I never saw until I watch that one show. I hope that makes sense. I pay for Amazon and my buddy pays for Netflix and we share log ins, it's a great way to have both as an option. I get HBO free with my internet and I think I've watch it maybe twice. It just blows. I love "Die Hard", but I don't need to see it for an entire month in 2018! Amazon's 4k is pretty clear on my end. I have a 60" 4k and The Grand Tour looks amazing. Also, I run my cable box through my XBOX One and it up samples it to 4k. Now, it ain't perfect, but it does look better than going straight through ht cable box alone. __________________ Randy W. '19 S550 Mustang GT PP1 DD/Auto-X
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RickFLM4 Brigadier General 11816 Rep 4,872 Posts Drives: M4 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: PB County, FL iTrader: (0)	^ Disagree on HBO. The reason to subscribe to HBO, or Showtime for that matter, are their original series. A good movie every now and then is a bonus. __________________ Current: 2018 SO/SS F83 ZCP Gone: 2015 SO/SO F82
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06-22-2018, 03:12 PM	#25
Speedwell-Industries 439 Rep 884 Posts Drives: 2017 YMB M3 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Southern California iTrader: (0)	Amazon has great content, and Doctor who!! Plus, Amazon Prime gives you shopping benefits, and movie benefits!
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Sea-Tac Major 1448 Rep 1,487 Posts Drives: 2108 X3 xDrive30i Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Bellevue, Wa iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 X3 xDrive30i [0.00] 2016 328i xDrive [0.00]	I have both. I prefer Netflix for one reason only and that is the speed which I download movies. I just downloaded 4 3.5 hour movies. Each one downloaded in 10 seconds. I have 2gig internet service so its obviously really fast. Amazon downloads are painfully slow in comparison 90 to 120 seconds for a similar length movie.
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Bingobimmer Captain 158 Rep 637 Posts Drives: e90 n54 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: On the road... iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 E90 335i sedan [0.00]	I have the basic channels NBC, ABC, FOX, and CBS for sports. I have amazon prime, hbo, and netflix for everything else. I watch HBO and Netflix the most. Prime is great for all the features you get but I hate the interface. __________________ LOST BUT NOT FORGOTTEN 2009 E90 335i AW... Black grills/jb4/lux angel eyes/clear side reflectors/and a few more small mods 2011 e92 335iSSSS Black
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DerEisbaer Private First Class 100 Rep 147 Posts Drives: E92 M3 & VW Golf Mk2 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Frankfurt - Germany iTrader: (0)	The updated Prime interface is annoying, and it now lags on my Samsung SmartTV. This and the fact that the content is less interesting will lead me to re-activate my Netflix account in fall. Just holding back during summer in order to motivate me to leave the couch and either work on or drive my cars.
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