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venturebeat.com - 11/2/2008

Try Netflix Watch Instantly on your Mac right now

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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, ...

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netflix.com - 10/31/2008

Netflix Enables Online Movie Rentals Using Silverlight

— netflix.com — Netflix Enables Online Movie Rentals Using Silverlight (more) Netflix Enables Online Movie Rentals Using Silverlight

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blog.netflix.com - 11/1/2008

Opt-in for the new Netflix movie player

— blog.netflix.com — Hi, Brent here with an update on our new player for the Mac and PC. We're past... the first phase of our beta already, so I'd like to give you a chance to join in. But before doing so you need to consider the following: There may be bugs. We are logging ... (more) Opt-in for the new Netflix movie player

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forums.rokulabs.com - 11/3/2008

Roku Forums : HD netflix streaming coming to xbox 360 first

— forums.rokulabs.com — Regardless of what happens with "HD" capability and Roku I will stand by "Roku" and Open Source... devices over m$ every day of the week and twice on Sundays. If m$ wants to go flashing the bottomless wallet in the direction of Netflix then let em'. They ... (more) Roku Forums : HD netflix streaming coming to xbox 360 first

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Netflix opens 'Watch Instantly' to Mac owners who opt-in
Engadget — ... 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 ...

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 ...

Netflix Edges Closer to Making the Perfect Web Video Site
louisgray.com — ... is still mostly known for its DVD distribution, and until lately, it has been restricted to Windows computers - locking out Mac and Linux users. As MG Siegler of VentureBeat noted yesterday, Mac users can finally get their hands on instant streaming via the Web, as we move ever closer to that "anytime, anywhere, any movie" panacea that we're all seeking. ...

Netflix Watch Instantly for Mac Now Live (for Beta Users) [Netflix Watch Instantly]
Gizmodo — ... , and give her a try. Of course, there are a few things to understand before you start streaming. You'll need to download Microsoft's Silverlight; and Netflix is imposing a six machine limit (PC, set top, whatever). Additionally, not all movies are available for viewing through the Silverlight player. Still cool though. Bye-bye DVDs?[Venture Beat] ...

Netflix ‘Watch Instantly’ Beta Available for Mac Users, Play Instantly
MacBlogz - One Stop Apple News — ... Be aware that there are known bugs, and Netflix is currently logging them (the client has made Firefox 3 crash twice on me already). As VentureBeat points out, the video quality is only decent, nothing special. When comparing it to content downloaded from iTunes, Netflix’s media looks just sub par. But the Xbox version of Netflix’s Watch Instantly will serve up content in HD. ...

Opt-in to get Netflix Watch Instantly Now
The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) — ... that will allow you to activate Watch Instantly on your Mac via Microsoft's Silverlight browser plugin. It is worth noting that if you switch over to the Silverlight player you must use that on any Windows machines you might have as well, which means that you'll have access to less streaming content (at least at the moment) than the old Windows Media option. Also, as VentureBeat notes, you're limited to a total of six devices for streaming content, which includes both computers and stand-alone set top boxes. Nonetheless, if all you want is to get Netflix's Watch Instantly on ...

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TechBlog — ... - Free version of Quake submitted to iTunes App Store. • Try Netflix Watch Instantly on your Mac right now - The beta opens to everyone who opts in. • ...

Netflix Mac Users: Opt-In To The Instant Play Beta!
Homotron.net — ... 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 to restart Firefox. After that, it was happy sailing for me. All the titles on my instant play queue played just fine with no problems. Try it out! Try Netflix Watch Instantly on your Mac right now [VentureBeat]