KidsHappen Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 There have been many time in the past where we have had to pay for an episode of something on Amazon because it was the only place we could find it. Yesterday when I sighned up for my free Amazon Prime trial I noitced that it said I had free instant downloading for all their shows. Is this right? Wouldn't that be worth the price alone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 I have only had Prime with Amazon Mom or Student and they don't offer the free streaming with those programs. I do think that Amazon is becoming more competitive with Netflix, but there is a huge difference between the two so far. There are certain programs that are only available on Amazon, so if those are what the customer is after...the it doesn't matter who has more, or does it faster/better....Amazon wins. For people who would use AP for this shipping benefit 'some' and for the streaming 'some'.....it would probably be worth it. If you would use either one for a total of $8 a month or more...it is definitely worth it. For me, I prefer Netflix and while there have been a few things on Amazon I would have liked, it wasn't worth having two subscription services. Even without Amazon Prime, I usually order more than $25 at Amazon, so my shipping is free, albeit it does take a week or so to get here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairProspects Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 For people who would use AP for this shipping benefit 'some' and for the streaming 'some'.....it would probably be worth it. If you would use either one for a total of $8 a month or more...it is definitely worth it. :iagree:This is us. We use the streaming frequently since we have 2 Roku boxes and can stream directly to our TV. We also use the free shipping on a regular basis since I order books as I need them and they are often small amounts. Now that we have a Kindle Fire and can stream to the tablet too (as well as use the Kindle lending library) I think Amazon Prime is a steal for all the services we are accessing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Marmalade Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 We don't use the streaming at all, but that's only because we don't have the capabilities to stream it to our TV. I don't want to watch anything sitting at the computer, so we don't use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swimtaxi234 Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 We are a Prime family, but haven't used the streaming yet. I need to slow down long enough to figure out how to stream. We have a Wii - does anyone know if you can stream via the Wii like Netflix? Our children will get a Fire for Christmas, so they will definitely use the streaming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 I have prime for the shipping because I'm in at the end of nowhere. I hardly ever stream. I think the only time we did recently it cost us $1.99. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin M Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 We have prime but have never used it for the free streaming. Totally forgot about it honestly. Beside I don't want to watch tv on my computer. I don't have our tv hooked to the internet and just don't want to go there. More than you wanted to know.... :) I totally get my money's worth for shipping though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRG Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 We use it sometimes. Their selection is rather limited. Occasionally we can find something on there that is not on Netflix. They do have plenty of movies that you can rent or buy on streaming--My response was about the 'free' streaming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurel Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 Practically never. The selection is not nearly as good as Netflix. Though DH just got a Kindle Fire so I expect he may use the streaming a bit more. They are slowly increasing their selection, so we hope that eventually we can drop the Netflix subscription. I've had Prime for just about as long as they've offered it, and I do feel it's been worth it for us. I love free 2 day shipping, and DH loves cheap overnight shipping. Now that they've added the streaming and the Kindle lending library, I think we will really get our money's worth and then some... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Marmalade Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 We are a Prime family, but haven't used the streaming yet. I need to slow down long enough to figure out how to stream. We have a Wii - does anyone know if you can stream via the Wii like Netflix? Our children will get a Fire for Christmas, so they will definitely use the streaming. No you cannot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myeightkiddies Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 The selection is not large, but there are a couple things that I would watch. Last night was the first time that I used the streaming. I watched about five minutes of a movie before I decided to just go to bed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueenCat Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 There have been many time in the past where we have had to pay for an episode of something on Amazon because it was the only place we could find it. Yesterday when I sighned up for my free Amazon Prime trial I noitced that it said I had free instant downloading for all their shows. Is this right? Wouldn't that be worth the price alone? It's not for all their shows. Only some of them. When you are signed in, you can see whether or not a specific show is included with Prime. I didn't get Prime for the instant viewing, so to me, whatever they do include is a bonus. Only one child really uses the instant viewing.... our main tv doesn't have streaming and I'm not in to watching shows/movies on the computer. The kids tv has streaming (via the Wii) but it's not a place we can all sit in with ease. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted December 10, 2011 Author Share Posted December 10, 2011 I found that everything we have streamed so far was an episode of a tv show that we missed on tv that was so far back or so recent that is wasn't on the networks website and it wasn't available on disc or Netflix yet. I think that they have all been $1.99. Do anyone know if these kinds of shows would be included? It would be nice if they are but really won't make much difference. I signed up for Prime because my shipping would have been approximately $130 without it and Prime is only $79 and that is only one order. My Christmas order is usually always this large so anything above that woud be an added bonus. I do make a few additional purchases per year but usually use free super saver shipping for them and get them pretty quickly anyhow. I guess getting them quicker would be nice for textbooks because sometimes they don't get their lists until class has already started (:confused:). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChandlerMom Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 We definitely use it. No, it isn't close to everything they have (only small fraction is free), and no first run movies, but a lot of the educational stuff (BBC and NOVA), some kids movies, PBS shows (nice when you want 25min, just click on SuperWhy or whatever), older tv shows (whole star trek franchise of shows, I had fun rewatching Scarecrow and Mrs King, heehee), and some movies I'd missed. They had a BBC series we were staying up to watch, now can see on our schedule. We don't have Netflix or cable tv, so it definitely adds more options. I got Prime this spring for the same reason you did (shipping fast would have been most of the cost) and now I'm addicted to the free 2-day shipping. Really does make shopping online replace running to the store for stuff. :D You can look thru their Prime selection to see if there's much you'd watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 Not at all. It's not as good as Netflix or Hulu. I only use Amazon if there is a new movie we want to watch so its become pay-per-view for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swimtaxi234 Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 WOOT!!!!!!! I wondered about streaming via the Wii, so I googled it and found out that it wouldn't work, but ... YEAH ... I found out that it would stream via our Tivo. I found so many movies that I had never seen and I can't wait for a lazy day.:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfgivas Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 we use the streaming about twice a week. and once a week, we "rent" something for our movie night. prime would be worth it to us for the shipping alone; the streaming is bonus. we cancelled our netflix after they continued to advertize on several shows that were gay-bashing, and i thought "not with my money you don't". we miss it, but amazon prime means we don't miss it much. fwiw, ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 I don't - but I do NOT stream from anywhere else at all. only the primary account holder can stream for free. My daughter did hack into my account when I was out of town to get my password so she could stream something. (not a big deal, I'd have given it to her if she'd asked. I like having computer geek children.) I know my son streams all. the. time., but I'm not sure from where. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama2Many4 Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 You can stream to your Wii from Amazon if you watch it over the Internet app on the Wii. It's very simple and takes no more time than using Netflix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KS_ Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 We use it quite a bit. The kids love watching the old Dick Van Dyke show, Bonanza, and we've started watching the BBC Robin Hood. I've got a laptop that I hook up to the TV and it works out very well and is really easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffeetime Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 We never use the free streaming, because we have Netflix and the selection is pretty much redundant. We do, however, rent movies frequently through amazon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlychan Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 Amazon Prime and Hulu are our main TV. We don't watch a ton, but it is a nice added benefit. They do have some educational stuff (Really Wild Animals is popular here). They have also started giving us credit if we don't need an ordered item quickly. That will add up to FREE rentals;) I LOVE amazon prime. Carly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stayseeliz Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 We are switching from netflix to amazon prime since DH got a roku for Christmas and we have two kindles in the family now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GailV Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 I've had Prime for years for the shipping benefit. The free streaming has been a bonus. We watch Star Trek and Dr. Who. Also, we like to watch bizarre old movies and musicals like Taming of the Shrew and Bye Bye Birdie. We don't watch enough of anything to justify purchasing Prime for that purpose -- for that matter, we'd never do Netflix for the same reason -- who the heck has time to watch all of that stuff? -- but for an added benefit it's pretty cool. I think the lending library is pretty useless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elise1mds Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 I'm sitting here watching Downton Abbey through Amazon streaming as I type this. We use the streaming several times a month; I've been working my way through Ally McBeal in my 'spare' time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 I have Prime for shipping benefits only. I don't like watching shows on my computer and since Amazon won't stream to my tv, I don't even bother looking at the streaming selections. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfunnybunch Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 We use the free streaming quite a bit. We're in the middle of the third season of Dr. Who right now. Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingChris Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 I don;t use it. I have netflix and I use that but not that often by myself, Usually we use it as a family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K&Rs Mom Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 I haven't tried it yet, but like the idea. Can you set up a queue like Netflix or keep a streaming wishlist? We've only been Prime for about 2 months, and already spoiled by the free fast shipping! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momsquared Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 I have a Roku box I bought specifically so we could stream from Amazon prime. I enjoy it. I just rented The Help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaxMom Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 We use it though, as others have said, we have a Prime account for shipping. (Must check out that credit system now!) I watched the first series of Downton Abbey via Amazon, since it's not available on Netflix yet. The kids have watched some old movies not available on Netflix for streaming (1949 Little Women, for instance), and we rented a movie for streaming last night (Rio), which is a nice option. I don't know about Prime streaming, but you can make a wishlist queue for rentals. I saw that was one of the options for the movie we rented last night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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