Enable the New Netflix Silverlight Player on Your Mac or Windows PC [NetFlix]
Lifehacker — ... using Microsoft Silverlight earlier this week, but now the official Netflix blog details how to enable the new Silverlight player on your account whether you're a Mac or Windows user. Just follow the opt-in link to get started with the Silverlight player. The catch: Once you enable Silverlight on your account, it sounds as though you can't go back to the old Windows Media streaming. That might deter you for a couple of reasons. First, not all movies are available for streaming with Silverlight, and it's still a touch buggy. More importantly for me is that the Silverlight ...

New Netflix movie player for Windows and Mac available
Gadgetell — ... all?  Well, maybe you hate Internet Explorer and you’ve always wanted to watch Netflix in Firefox.  This is your chance. However, there is no opting out yet.  If the experience sucks, you’re stuck.  It’s a beta, so you know what that means.  I’m using it now and have already been hit with some errors.  Some movies that used to work don’t play Silverlight yet (mostly Starz offerings).  Go for it!  [Netflix opt-in link] Read more at the [The Official Netflix Blog] ...

Hands On With Netflix's New Mac Streaming Player: A Good Start (NFLX)
Silicon Alley Insider — ... Netflix (NFLX) opened up its new Microsoft (MSFT) Silverlight-based streaming movie player for Apple (AAPL) Macs and PCs yesterday, allowing subscribers to opt in to the service. This is the "huge step forward for online video players" that CEO Reed Hastings talked up during the ...

How to (finally) stream Netflix movies on a Mac
Download Squad — ... To try the new player, you'll have to opt in. The first time you try to watch a movie, you'll be prompted to install Silverlight if you don't already have it. From there, you're good to go. Netflix warns that once you opt in, you can only use the Silverlight player, even on other machines. They also mention that the selection of movies for the new player is limited, but I didn't have trouble finding or playing any of the movies I tested. ...

Try Netflix Watch Instantly on your Mac right now
VentureBeat — Netflix is in the process of beta testing its Watch Instantly feature for Mac computers, and now it’s opened up the test for all users who wish to opt-in. Simply follow this link and you’ll be good to go: http://www.netflix.com/silverlightoptin. There are a few caveats. First, you’ll need to download Microsoft Silverlight, a Adobe Flash-like browser plug-in for playing web video. Second, Netflix is warning that there may be bugs since it is still very much in testing mode. And third, not all movies are available via the Silverlight ...

Netflix “Watch Instantly” Now Available to Mac Users [TheAppleBlog]
GigaOM Network — ... Existing customers can simply visit www.netflix.com/silverlightoptin to opt in to the new player. After a one-button click and a quick download of Silverlight, you’re all set to go. However, there are a few things to be aware of before you make the jump. ...

Netflix Edges Closer to Making the Perfect Web Video Site
louisgray.com — ... Per VentureBeat's article, I headed to http://www.netflix.com/silverlightoptin and, after agreeing to be part of the beta program, I updated the Microsoft Silverlight software on my computer. One restart of Safari later, and I could add any of the available instant movies or TV shows to my Instant Queue. The offerings were slim, to be sure, but I would expect Netflix to work hard to migrate the rest of their library to offer the same capability. ...

Netflix Streaming Arrives On The Mac
GadgetReview — ... here Not all 12,000+ movies and TV shows are available for streaming with Silverlight (I’m looking for an exact count) and you might experience lower than norm quality You gotta have an Intel based Mac If your a Windows users and you opt into this beta, you’ll have to use Silverlight on all machines (looks like this means it might disable your Netflix Player box) To sign up go here ...

Netflix “Watch Instantly” Mac Beta now open, better hurry
CrunchGear — Sign up here ASAP.

Netflix ‘Watch Instantly’ Beta Available for Mac Users, Play Instantly
MacBlogz - One Stop Apple News — ... But as Apple CEO Steve Jobs has pointed out, the subscription based way of doing things leads to users being angry, frustrated and almost zero flexibility in business negotiations with studios, and exclusive content providers. That’s why Apple (with iTunes) has steered clear of a subscription based model, instead allowing pay as you go availability. Netflix, with Watch Instantly, is nearly the exact opposite. You pay monthly, and then have access to the library. Read - Beta Program Opt-in Link Read - Netflix Blog Announcement

Netflix welcomes Mac users to 'Watch Instantly'
Webware.com — ... Friday that it is past its first phase of beta testing and was inviting subscribers who wanted to opt in to do so. But the company had a few warnings for prospective users: ...

Netflix welcomes all Mac users to 'Watch Instantly'
Crave: The gadget blog — ... Friday that it is past its first phase of beta testing and was inviting subscribers who wanted to opt in to do so. But the company had a few warnings for ...

Opt-in to get Netflix Watch Instantly Now
The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) — ... a little while back that Netflix is finally bringing its Watch Instantly streaming TV and Movie service to the Mac. They began by rolling out the service slowly and it wasn't initially available to all Netflix subscribers. Now, however, it appears that there's a way for all Mac-using Netflix subscribers to get in on the action. ...

Netflix opens web movie streams to most Mac users
AppleInsider — ... Published: 11:05 PM EST Netflix has expanded the online component of its movie rental service to include any Intel Mac user who volunteers to join in a new public beta. The test version of Watch Instantly is open to any Mac user with both a qualifying Netflix subscription and a system capable of playing videos in Microsoft's Silverlight web plugin. Previously limited just to a ...

Netflix for Mac Beta is Live Now
Cult of Mac — ... that Mac support for Netflix’s Watch Instantly service was on the way, the company has opened the door to its public beta here. With a quick install of Microsoft Silverlight 2.0, you’ll be good to go — not even a browser restart was necessary for me. I’ve been playing with it for about an hour now, and I’m really impressed. At least on my (admittedly brand-new) MacBook, it loads almost instantly, the video and audio quality is great, and the suggestions really do mesh with my taste. And none of the bizarre error messages I’ve seen in reviews ...

Netflix Watch Instantly comes to the Mac
The Apple Core — ... has the details and notes that they recently added a lot more movies and recent episodes of Heroes, CSI and NCIS. If you have an Intel Mac jump over to www.netflix.com/silverlightoptin to enter the beta program. You’ll find the streaming movies & TV episodes under the main “Watch Instantly” tab on the top of Web site. (Photo: ...

Netflix “Watch Instantly” Mac Live
D' Technology Weblog — ... ” for the Mac and PC to anyone who opts in, with new content: a lot more movies, recent episodes of many TV shows including Heroes, CSI and NCIS. You’ll find all these movies & TV episodes under the “Watch Instantly” tab of the website. ...

Opt-in to Netflix Watch Instantly
Obsessable News Feed — ... has details on how you can opt-in to the new Silverlight-based player and turn the feature on for your account. Before you go running off to opt-in, you should know two important things: 1. Opting in means that you can no longer use the Windows Media Player to watch Netflix videos. 2. The current selection of movies available through the new Silverlight-based player is limited and the Netflix blog warns that you "may notice errors or lower than normal quality when watching certain titles." ...

Watching Netflix instantly on your Mac, NOW
MacUser — That day has finally come to combine your love of Netflix and your love of Macs. That’s right, you can start watching movies instantly on your (Intel based) Mac. Not by the end of the year, not soon, today. Oh, I’ll be watching a lot of movies tonight. First thing, make sure you get the 2.0 version of Microsoft’s Silverlight plugin. I know it’s highly disappointing to need a Microsoft product, but go do it. Second, visit this link to opt-in. That’s it. That’s all you need to do. Now visit the pages ...

Netflix opens the beta for its 'Watch Instantly' feature via Silverlight
Betanews — ... , Netflix announced its instantly viewable movie streams, which had heretofore been inaccessible to Mac users, would be available through Microsoft's Silverlight platform to those without Windows Media Player. After you opt into the first beta phase , you'll notice a reduced number of Silverlight streams compared to the normal amount. It is also worth noting that only Intel-based Macs are compatible, so PowerPC based systems are still unable to access instant streams. Also, Windows users can just as easily opt into the beta, but naturally must have Silverlight installed on ...

Netflix Silverlight Opt In (Proceed with Caution)
Zatz Not Funny! — ... and can confirm it works. The streaming quality seemed noticeably worse under the Silverlight version, although fast forward, rewind and skipping around in the movie performed better in the new player. I was able to view Netflix Watch Instaly using Firefox 3 as well, but it doesn’t work in Opera. So, if you’re a Mac-only guy who hasn’t leveraged any of the customer-created plugins for Netflix Watch Instantly, and you’re okay with the above warnings…  opt in to the Silverlight Netflix player. ...

Watch Netflix on Macs Instantly: What about iPhones?
Phones Review — ... please read the following, Not all movies are available to watch with Silverlight. You may notice errors or lower than normal quality when watching certain titles, there may be bugs, our new player works on PCs and Intel-based Macs, Windows users should be aware that if you opt in, you will need to use Silverlight on all the machines you use to watch instantly, these are a few things you should know. The final release should be available by the end of this year, sign up to the open beta here. ...

Netflix opens Mac streaming for public beta
Infinite Loop — ... and joined the beta program . My first test subject, Ice Pirates , was a bust, and I got a "Sorry, that title is not available to watch instantly" error. My second pick, however, came through just fine. The video is surprisingly clear, though a little soft comparable to VHS. Safari used about 70 percent CPU while viewing. You can move to any part of the movie by scrubbing back and forth, and buffering to the next scene was quick and painless. I'd say it hands down beats the experience I've had with the On Demand service from my cable provider. If you are a Netflix ...

Netflix Mac Users: Opt-In To The Instant Play Beta!
Homotron.net — Remember how Netflix teased us last week with the announcement that a closed beta was under way to allow streaming of their instant play titles to Macs? Well, those of you (like me) who were not lucky enough to be automatically invited to the beta can now opt-in! Just click on the link below to sign up! Netflix Silverlight Opt-In You'll have to download and install Microsoft's Silverlight plug-in to get the streaming to work, but the process was pretty painless and didn't even require me ...

Netflix abre fase beta do seu serviço “Watch Instantly” para usuários de Macs
BLOG.MACMAGAZINE — ... anteontem a fase beta do seu serviço “Watch Instantly”, que inclui um tocador multimídia para o Mac OS X. A solução permite que assinantes Netflix acessem milhares de filmes e programas de TV instantaneamente pelo seus computadores, complementando o seu serviço de entrega delivery de DVDs. ...

Karl Rove has predicted an Obama victory tomorrow 338-200 http://rove.com/election (via @laughingsquid)
Politweets — ... to take a peek at your well-written take. about 10 hours ago from twibble in reply to mollywood My overdue music chart for October/November...freshly posted: http://tinyurl.com/5t5pn6 4:36 PM Nov 2nd from twibble Almost done with my (overdue) music chart for October and November; will email and post (on the radioshow's blog) shortly. 4:05 PM Nov 2nd from twibble Sign up for the 'streaming' Netflix Mac beta (right now) - http://www.netflix.com/silv... thx for the link @ thomashawk (via @ ke ... ...

@bagombo I totally disagree, that is not the same as comparing to Hitler, COME ON!?! Obama is untouchable evidently
Politweets — ... stop calling me to "rub it in," I wasn't your enemy's friend, you halfwits ;p 8:14 AM yesterday from TweetDeck @ zirb yep.. not seeing their numbers mentioned 7:41 AM yesterday from TweetDeck in reply to zirb @ bagombo you know you liked it :) 1:11 PM Nov 4th from TweetDeck in reply to bagombo can anybody find any Obama nuts? http://tinyurl.com/58x349 1:00 PM Nov 3rd from TweetDeck http://www.netflix.com/silv... Mac users, Opt-in for Netflix "Watch Now" 9:53 AM Nov ...

Sarah Palin may have lost but she will continue to amuse us for a while. http://bit.ly/3FXp0a
Politweets — ... 3.0 beta. I wonder if it's tabs-support is going to be useful. 11:08 AM Nov 3rd from twitterrific Amazon's "frustration-free packaging" - Now that's some initiative. Having been a victim of "wrap rage", I say kudos! 10:27 AM Nov 3rd from twitterrific I find it interesting that Silverlight's installer doesn't have a license. It just shows a link to an online copy of the license. 9:47 AM Nov 3rd from twitterrific @ pcbeard http://www.netflix.com/silv... 9:44 AM Nov 3rd from twitterrific in reply to ...