Netflix Flixes-off Streaming Limits

Netflix lifted limits on streaming its movies for most subscribers, in order to head off expected competition from Apple. Rumors proved true of an Apple movie-download service that was announced by Steve Jobs at Mac Expo.

As you know, Netflix has imposed limits on how long its subscribers could watch streamed movies.Those of us paying $16.99/month could stream up to 17 hours per month. The limits ended on Monday Jan. 14 for most subscribers, except for those paying $4.99 for two DVD rentals a month, said to be a small minority.

So here it is - NetFlix's "Watch Now" demo video:





The company has 6,000 movies available for streaming, compared to 90,000 that you can get delivered in the mail.

Cybercast credit: YouTube. I'm surprised they put it up here!!!