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Netflix Watch Instantly Streaming Video Finally on Macs [Netflix Watch Instantly On Mac]
Gizmodo —
... for delivery of dynamic streaming, which offers faster start-up, and higher quality video, adapted in real time to users' connection speeds," said Netflix Chief Product Officer Neil Hunt. "Members who enjoy watching movies and TV episodes from the growing library of choices that can be instantly streamed at Netflix will be thrilled with this next generation improvement of access and quality, on a broader range of platforms, including Intel Macs and Firefox." [Engadget]
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Macs getting Netflix “Watch Instantly” with Silverlight
CrunchGear —
... streaming, which offers faster start-up, and higher quality video, adapted in real time to users’ connection speeds,” said Netflix Chief Product Officer Neil Hunt. “Members who enjoy watching movies and TV episodes from the growing library of choices that can be instantly streamed at Netflix will be thrilled with this next generation improvement of access and quality, on a broader range of platforms, including Intel Macs and Firefox.”
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Netflix Streaming Finally Arrives On Macs
GadgetReview —
... Netflix 12,000+ movies and TV shows. Sorry, Power PCs aren’t compatible. In the end, it looks like they employed Microsoft’s Silverlight technology to manage the digital rights. I wonder what took so long?
Although deployment is to begin immediately, it hasn’t. I just checked Netflix’s site and I’m still getting the ‘Our apologies — instant watching is currently not supported for Macintosh’.
[Engadget]
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Netflix begins testing Watch Instantly on the Mac
The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) —
... bringing its "Watch Instantly" movie streaming service to the Mac for a long time, and now Engadget is reporting that they're finally beginning to roll it out. The "Watch Instantly" service allows unlimited Netflix subscribers to stream about 12,000 TV shows and movies to their computers (or ...
Netflix Streaming Video Finally on Macs [Netflix Watch Instantly On Mac]
Gizmodo —
... announced recently. In addition to watching instantly on the PC and Mac via Silverlight, Netflix members can enjoy the same movies and TV episodes on their television with a Netflix ready device such as the Netflix Player by Roku, which was introduced in May, the LG Electronics BD300 Blu-ray disc player and the Samsung BD-P2550 and BD-P2500 Blu-ray disc players, which are on sale now at retailers nationwide, and, soon, the Microsoft Xbox 360. [Crunchgear, Engadget]
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Netflix Movie Streaming comes to Apple Mac enabled by Microsoft Silverlight
I4U News —
... . Netflix started the deployment of Microsoft Silverlight to enhance the instant watching component of the Netflix service and to allow subscribers for the first time to watch movies and TV episodes instantly on their Intel-based Apple Macintosh computers. So Apple fans put your hands together for a big thank you to Microsoft for enabling Netflix to stream movies onto your Macs. Via Engadget . Posted on Mon, 27 Oct 2008 01:09:37 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr
Netflix “Watch Instantly” Coming to Mac — Still [TheAppleBlog]
GigaOM Network —
... It seems that Netflix is finally making good on their long standing promise that the much lauded “Watch Instantly” would be ...
Netflix Movie Streaming Arrives on Macs
Wired: Gadget Lab —
... PC users should see some improvements, too. Apparently the new Silverlight version runs faster, makes things easier and improves the herky-jerky fast forward and rewind suffered by some users. It's just a shame we need yet another browser plugin to make it all work, especially one laden with digital rights management. Seriously, have Netflix and Microsoft never heard of the "analog hole"? All this needs is a screen capture application and you have your free movies right there.
Netflix finally brings 'Watch Instantly' to Macs via Silverlight [Engadget] ...
Netflix’s streaming video on Apple Mac via Silverlight
PR News: —
... Redmond’s Play Ready. This has now released over 12,000 movies on computers other than a PC. Netflix has said that by using Silverlight, the software allows for better navigation, like fast-forward and rewind.
As yet Netflix has not given us a date as to when the new system will be rolled out, but hopefully it will be soon. The new software will only work on Intel-based Macs, so if you have a Mac running on something a bit older, then you are out of luck.
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Netflix "Watch Instantly" feature finally comes to Apple computers
Obsessable News Feed —
... Conversations: Netflix finally brings 'Watch Instantly' to Macs via Silverlight [Engadget] ...
NetFlix bringing instant streaming to PC and Intel Macs via Silverlight 2
Addicted to Digital Media —
... Today, NetFlix
announced that they have begun deployment of their new player to their customers,
incorporating dynamic streaming for DVD-style fast-forward and rewind over the Web.
This is a big shot in the arm for Silverlight 2, and hot on the heels of the overwhelmingly
successful NBC Olympics coverage in Silverlight 2 beta. ...
QuickBits: A Windows Comeback and Merging Telcos
Bits —
... [Cnet] Qik is the latest fad for those for whom podcasting is passé. It lets you Webcast live from your cellphone, including, today, your BlackBerry. Netflix finally brings ‘Watch Instantly’ to Macs via Silverlight [Engadget] Funny how it is Microsoft, not Apple, that will let Netflix compete with iTunes on the Mac.
Netflix Finally Brings "Watch Now" Streaming to Macs
AppScout —
... have no doubt been waiting years for (if they hadn't already given up hope), Netflix has finally managed to bring its impression Watch Now streaming video service to OS X. The technology will be coming to Apples via Microsoft's Silverlight.
Netflix currently offers around 12,000 movies and TV shows for streaming. The major caveat here is that it will work only with Intel-based Macs--those who already had the option of running the service on a dual-booting system.
Still, good news for all Netflix-subscriber Mac owners.
Netflix “Watch Instantly” coming to Macs
Boy Genius Report —
One of the biggest virtues of Netflix membership for the past year or so has been the Watch Instantly video on demand service. Providing access to thousands of titles, Watch Instantly has quickly become one of the main selling points of the company’s subscription services. Up until now, however, the videos have only been available for consumption from the comfort of a Windows-based environment. Starting today in limited trial, Netflix is offering its Watch instantly service to Mac users. The videos are being delivered courtesy of Microsoft’s ...
Around the Web 10.27.08: Netflix on Macs, Guitar Hero World Tour in stores, Google Earth on iPhones
L.A. Times Tech Blog —
... -- Left behind no more: Apple customers will finally be able to use the "Watch Instantly" streaming service from Netflix on their Intel-based Macs. Engadget ...
Netflix agora é compatível com Macs, mas apenas por meio do Microsoft Silverlight
BLOG.MACMAGAZINE —
... DRM da própria gigante de softwares, para evitar a pirataria do seu conteúdo formado por quase 12.000 vídeos, entre seriados e filmes.
O novo serviço será implantado aos poucos entre os assinantes, e deverá chegar a todos eles até o final do ano. Obviamente, para usá-lo será preciso instalar o Silverlight 2.0 em seu Mac; o problema é ele que apenas é compatível com máquinas Intel, por isso usuários de Macs PowerPC não poderão tirar proveito da novidade.
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Netflix coming to the Mac thanks to Silverlight
Macsimum News —
... , the online movie rental service, is coming to the Mac at last thanks to Microsoft’s Silverlight, reports engadget . Silverlight, Microsoft’s web browser plug-in, is a competitor to Adobe’s Flash platform. It’s a cross-browser, cross-platform technology for delivering media experiences and rich interactive applications for the web. Silverlight integrates with existing web technologies and assets and works with such browsers as Safari, Firefox and Internet Explorer.“It seems that the software will allow the [Netfllix] rental house to safely DRM its content where ever it goes ...
Netflix opens 'Watch Instantly' to Mac owners who opt-in
Engadget HD —
... Mac owners who have been waiting for Netflix to open up the 'Watch Instantly' option just got a little something to light up their day -- the service is now available to the public; or at least members of the public who opt in via a web form. It's all based on Microsoft's Silverlight, so you'll need to download and install the plugin for your web browser, but please mind the six device limit if you've got a ...
