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> Netflix figured this out a decade ago, and I wonder how many people have ever "given up" on Netflix to go torrent a show? I can't imagine it's a lot. I did a

> Netflix figured this out a decade ago, and I wonder how many people have ever "given up" on Netflix to go torrent a show? I can't imagine it's a lot. I did as Netflix had continuous problems with keeping high quality stream at all times. Playing local file I have guaranteed HQ content without stops to buffer more data. Even with 250 Mb/s connection (measured using Netflix's own fast.com).

ghaff 9y ago
Although, now you can download Netflix (and Amazon) shows for later viewing. (I only do that for travel though. Even with a fairly modest Internet connection, I rarely have issues.)
- Shoothe 9y ago
  I don't see download option on my TV running Android. Is this only for PC? On the other hand video files work seamlessly (there is MX Player for Android TV). Sure, there is extra hassle for getting them in the first place but Netflix still has small library for my family (e.g. has Frozen but not Tangled).
  - gamblor956 9y ago
    It's only for films or shows produced or distributed by Netflix. The download option doesn't include shows/films that they license.
    - ghaff 9y ago
      Ah. Hadn't noticed that. Most of what I watch on those services, especially when traveling, is their original content so I hadn't noticed it wasn't for everything.
    - johnny22 9y ago
      at least some of the documentaries from PBS and BBC are downloadable as well.
    - caf 9y ago
      That's not true, we've downloaded plenty of children's shows for the kids to watch on the train that aren't produced/distributed by Netflix (eg. Octonauts).
    - vonseel 9y ago
      It’s probably only on mobile devices.
- protomikron 9y ago
  > Although, now you can download Netflix (and Amazon) shows for later viewing. Incredible, that this is worth mentioning. But here we are (no offense to parent, it's just funny that downloading a movie is a feature). Think about how incredibly less complex Netflix's tech stack would be, if it's just a big fat file server offering all shows or seeding torrents.
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ghaff 9y ago

Although, now you can download Netflix (and Amazon) shows for later viewing. (I only do that for travel though. Even with a fairly modest Internet connection, I rarely have issues.)

Shoothe 9y ago
I don't see download option on my TV running Android. Is this only for PC? On the other hand video files work seamlessly (there is MX Player for Android TV). Sure, there is extra hassle for getting them in the first place but Netflix still has small library for my family (e.g. has Frozen but not Tangled).
- gamblor956 9y ago
  It's only for films or shows produced or distributed by Netflix. The download option doesn't include shows/films that they license.
  - ghaff 9y ago
    Ah. Hadn't noticed that. Most of what I watch on those services, especially when traveling, is their original content so I hadn't noticed it wasn't for everything.
  - johnny22 9y ago
    at least some of the documentaries from PBS and BBC are downloadable as well.
  - caf 9y ago
    That's not true, we've downloaded plenty of children's shows for the kids to watch on the train that aren't produced/distributed by Netflix (eg. Octonauts).
  - vonseel 9y ago
    It’s probably only on mobile devices.
protomikron 9y ago
> Although, now you can download Netflix (and Amazon) shows for later viewing. Incredible, that this is worth mentioning. But here we are (no offense to parent, it's just funny that downloading a movie is a feature). Think about how incredibly less complex Netflix's tech stack would be, if it's just a big fat file server offering all shows or seeding torrents.
- deleted 9y ago
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