Qwikster and Netflix Product (Website) Specification

[droidmaker]

Rather than bitching, let's see if we can outline to netflix what would constitute an improved product here. Don't think about two companies or two teams, just accept there are two websites, each designed for a specific purpose. 

 

Let's brainstorm about what would constitute a great product for streaming, and a great product for discovering and queuing up movies to watch later -- think about the way you use each product today. You get to describe the PERFECT products. Anyone want to engage with me on this?

[Jimichan]

NO

[Ed8r]

I'm much better at finding fault than making constructive suggestions.

[Pihk]

Let's brainstorm about what would constitute a great product for streaming

 

It really is simple: they need to stream new releases. If Netflix doesn't get around to that, then they will never be the market leader. But to stream new releases, they will have to ditch their subscription model and add tiered pricing.

 

To appeal to film buffs (a group that Netflix has crapped on for the last couple of years), they could strike deals with Warner Bros Archives and other niche suppliers and offer a PPV model for their titles. Warner makes $$$ from the not small # of people who like old movies but refuse to pay $20+ for a DVD-R but could justify paying ~$5 to view it.

 

And everything needs to be in 1080p HD and 5.1.

[Knaldskalle]

With closed captions.

[Pihk]

Indeedy!

[Spindaddydad]

Yea! Another pay-per-view outlet! There arent enough of those. You could be right about tiered pricing, but im pretty sure what peopel have always liked about netflix streaming, and what made it unique was the all you can eat at one simple price. And it was priced low enough that people put up with older content. will people accept cable-like tiered pricing models on the internet, even with newer releases? We're going to find put when Blocbuster does it this coming Friday. Im interested in having another option, but im not a Dish customer, so it wont be available to me.

[Pihk]

Spin...you and I both know that Netflix will never stream new releases at <$10/month all you can eat. They've painted themselves into a corner...

[Spindaddydad]

Not new releases, but newer releases. Would people pay into a higher tier if they had unlimted access to movies that are newer than what netflix currently offers?

Like $8 for current library. Additional $25/mo for access to movies that are more recent (Starz). I dont think they would. I think they like paying one cheapass price for old ass movies.

[Pihk]

People always like to have options. Currently, Netflix has nothing to offer people who want to watch movies that came out this week or last week...hell even in the last couple of months. Those films will be acquired or watched elsewhere.

[Knaldskalle]

New Netflix will have even less to offer those who want their movies "fresh".

[ColSlade1]

Essentially Tier the movies instead of the pricing... could be an interesting model.

[Silverclaw]

I for one will not pay extra money on tiered pricing, that is why I left cable TV & join Netflix cause of their one low price & all u can watch listing on instant & DVD....