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Netflix changed basic subscription to 480p

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

What the fuck?

Do they know most online sites already stream 720p for free

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I know. I was like wtf. It's an insult. Finishing my series then cancelling.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Good for mobile users less data and with the small screen it will not look like a patio

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

I wanted to renew mind today but no way am I paying £10 a month for it lol.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Good for mobile users less data and with the small screen it will not look like a patio "

Most data plans already offer Netflix streaming free from data usage.

And besides if on mobile nothing would stop you from manually turning down resolution.

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By *ockosaurusMan
over a year ago

Warwick

Basic was always 480p wasn't it?

It's the standard plan that is 1080p.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Explain what this is to the technically challenged please

Also my Netflix is £5.00 not £10

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Basic was always 480p wasn't it?

It's the standard plan that is 1080p."

Nope. Basic was 720p when I last subscribed to it.

They must have changed it in the last few months.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Good for mobile users less data and with the small screen it will not look like a patio

Most data plans already offer Netflix streaming free from data usage.

And besides if on mobile nothing would stop you from manually turning down resolution."

It’s the only thing I can think off for it

Wouldn’t know on the free streaming as I have a truely unlimited data plan anyway so never need to worry about it

Was just the first thing that poped in to my head was because phone screens are so small they don’t benefit really from 4K or that any way pixel per inch

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Explain what this is to the technically challenged please

Also my Netflix is £5.00 not £10 "

It means that you're watching series in dogshit quality for £5 a month when you can be watching them for free at higher quality.

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By *ockosaurusMan
over a year ago

Warwick

Just checked their site.

The basic plan at 5.99 is 480p.

The standard plan at 9.99 is in 1080p.

The premium plan at 13.99 is UltraHD (where available)

This is the same as before isn't it?

Are you sure you didn't check the wrong plan?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Explain what this is to the technically challenged please

Also my Netflix is £5.00 not £10 "

I pay £5.99 for the basic and it's always been 480p.

480p - is the resolution the video is streamed in. The number is the vertical resolution (ie number of pixels) the 'p' stands for progressive scan which is how the TV displays the picture.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Explain what this is to the technically challenged please

Also my Netflix is £5.00 not £10 "

Video quality the higher the resolution better the quality

Mostly to do with screen size anything under 27 inches over 1080p is a waist as you not really see the benefits

32-55 inches 4K

55- and behoned 8K

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Explain what this is to the technically challenged please

Also my Netflix is £5.00 not £10

I pay £5.99 for the basic and it's always been 480p.

480p - is the resolution the video is streamed in. The number is the vertical resolution (ie number of pixels) the 'p' stands for progressive scan which is how the TV displays the picture."

It looks OK to me - I rarely notice tge quality of the picture unless it's really bad to be honest

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By *ockosaurusMan
over a year ago

Warwick


"Basic was always 480p wasn't it?

It's the standard plan that is 1080p.

Nope. Basic was 720p when I last subscribed to it.

They must have changed it in the last few months."

Not according to reviews from the past that I just looked at. It's always been 480p.

Unless they gave you some sort of temporary quality increase as an incentive

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Explain what this is to the technically challenged please

Also my Netflix is £5.00 not £10

It means that you're watching series in dogshit quality for £5 a month when you can be watching them for free at higher quality."

Quality of picture doesn't improve quality of content.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Just checked their site.

The basic plan at 5.99 is 480p.

The standard plan at 9.99 is in 1080p.

The premium plan at 13.99 is UltraHD (where available)

This is the same as before isn't it?

Are you sure you didn't check the wrong plan? "

AHhh nevermind, the first 30 days they offered 720p and then after that it went to 480p.

Regardless, fuck that, I'll watch it on free streaming sites

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Explain what this is to the technically challenged please

Also my Netflix is £5.00 not £10

It means that you're watching series in dogshit quality for £5 a month when you can be watching them for free at higher quality.

Quality of picture doesn't improve quality of content."

Yes it does lol.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Explain what this is to the technically challenged please

Also my Netflix is £5.00 not £10

It means that you're watching series in dogshit quality for £5 a month when you can be watching them for free at higher quality."

Where can you watch them for free?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Explain what this is to the technically challenged please

Also my Netflix is £5.00 not £10

I pay £5.99 for the basic and it's always been 480p.

480p - is the resolution the video is streamed in. The number is the vertical resolution (ie number of pixels) the 'p' stands for progressive scan which is how the TV displays the picture.

It looks OK to me - I rarely notice tge quality of the picture unless it's really bad to be honest"

Same. I'd rather watch something really good in low quality than watch something really awful in high quality.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If I did away with my Netflix on my Virgin channel, would I still be able to watch it on my laptop?

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By *ea monkeyMan
over a year ago

Manchester (he/him)

Just a question but what resolution are your eyes?

All of these technical innovations are pointless if your eyes can’t identify the difference.

All of this is a bit daft really, most people can’t tell the difference between resolution types, it’s just the numbers that people look at.

Netflix changed the resolution on the basic package last year to maintain streaming speed in the face of massive demand. If you haven’t noticed by now, then it doesn’t matter.

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By *ottoncandy42Woman
over a year ago

Northampton

I cancelled six months back due to the lack of new releases and old programmes/films being release due to delays with covid. Seeing that filming commenced ages ago and still nothing decent being released, I’m glad I cancelled. With hiking prices, Netflix need to rethink their market as I for one went to Amazon Video and they do a free trial too xx

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By *imbobaMan
over a year ago

Glasgow


"Just checked their site.

The basic plan at 5.99 is 480p.

The standard plan at 9.99 is in 1080p.

The premium plan at 13.99 is UltraHD (where available)

This is the same as before isn't it?

Are you sure you didn't check the wrong plan? "

This is correct though they just upped the price on Premium from 11.99 to 13.99.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

£4.80 is cheaper than £7.20?!

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Just a question but what resolution are your eyes?

All of these technical innovations are pointless if your eyes can’t identify the difference.

All of this is a bit daft really, most people can’t tell the difference between resolution types, it’s just the numbers that people look at.

Netflix changed the resolution on the basic package last year to maintain streaming speed in the face of massive demand. If you haven’t noticed by now, then it doesn’t matter. "

If you can't tell difference between 480p and 1080p on a 23" screen I suggest a visit to Specsavers.

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By *ea monkeyMan
over a year ago

Manchester (he/him)


"Just a question but what resolution are your eyes?

All of these technical innovations are pointless if your eyes can’t identify the difference.

All of this is a bit daft really, most people can’t tell the difference between resolution types, it’s just the numbers that people look at.

Netflix changed the resolution on the basic package last year to maintain streaming speed in the face of massive demand. If you haven’t noticed by now, then it doesn’t matter.

If you can't tell difference between 480p and 1080p on a 23" screen I suggest a visit to Specsavers."

If you hadn’t noticed the change in quality over 6 months ago, but still insist on paying more for the 1080p, then it’s not specsavers that you need

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Just a question but what resolution are your eyes?

All of these technical innovations are pointless if your eyes can’t identify the difference.

All of this is a bit daft really, most people can’t tell the difference between resolution types, it’s just the numbers that people look at.

Netflix changed the resolution on the basic package last year to maintain streaming speed in the face of massive demand. If you haven’t noticed by now, then it doesn’t matter.

If you can't tell difference between 480p and 1080p on a 23" screen I suggest a visit to Specsavers.

If you hadn’t noticed the change in quality over 6 months ago, but still insist on paying more for the 1080p, then it’s not specsavers that you need "

If you could read you would know my subscription was cancelled and I wanted to renew it.

I guess Specsavers and kindergarten for you!

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By *ood time Chris BMan
over a year ago

TAUNTON AREA

Very interesting post ,been having issues with Netflix for a couple of months can anyone tell me the free streaming sites

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By *ood time Chris BMan
over a year ago

TAUNTON AREA

Very interesting post ,been having issues with Netflix for a couple of months can anyone tell me the free streaming sites

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By *ea monkeyMan
over a year ago

Manchester (he/him)


"Just a question but what resolution are your eyes?

All of these technical innovations are pointless if your eyes can’t identify the difference.

All of this is a bit daft really, most people can’t tell the difference between resolution types, it’s just the numbers that people look at.

Netflix changed the resolution on the basic package last year to maintain streaming speed in the face of massive demand. If you haven’t noticed by now, then it doesn’t matter.

If you can't tell difference between 480p and 1080p on a 23" screen I suggest a visit to Specsavers.

If you hadn’t noticed the change in quality over 6 months ago, but still insist on paying more for the 1080p, then it’s not specsavers that you need

If you could read you would know my subscription was cancelled and I wanted to renew it.

I guess Specsavers and kindergarten for you!"

That would indicate that I was actually interested. First world problems

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I only watch Netflix on my laptop so basic is ok for me - £5.99 is all I would pay so not going to upgrade.

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By *hitebloodcellMan
over a year ago

London

It's all very straightforward. They offer various options at various prices and if you want it you subscribe. Cost of my subscription increased by £1 recently but it's no big deal.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Very interesting post ,been having issues with Netflix for a couple of months can anyone tell me the free streaming sites "

There are sites which offer free streaming of movies/TV series which are usually only on offer on paid for platforms.

These sites will be operating in a legal grey area and are probably just front ends for torrents (they won't be hosting the content themselves which is how they try to get around copyright-infringement issues).

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Just a question but what resolution are your eyes?

All of these technical innovations are pointless if your eyes can’t identify the difference.

All of this is a bit daft really, most people can’t tell the difference between resolution types, it’s just the numbers that people look at.

Netflix changed the resolution on the basic package last year to maintain streaming speed in the face of massive demand. If you haven’t noticed by now, then it doesn’t matter.

If you can't tell difference between 480p and 1080p on a 23" screen I suggest a visit to Specsavers.

If you hadn’t noticed the change in quality over 6 months ago, but still insist on paying more for the 1080p, then it’s not specsavers that you need

If you could read you would know my subscription was cancelled and I wanted to renew it.

I guess Specsavers and kindergarten for you!

That would indicate that I was actually interested. First world problems "

Then don't comment, your opinion isn't needed on every thread despite what you may think

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Very interesting post ,been having issues with Netflix for a couple of months can anyone tell me the free streaming sites

There are sites which offer free streaming of movies/TV series which are usually only on offer on paid for platforms.

These sites will be operating in a legal grey area and are probably just front ends for torrents (they won't be hosting the content themselves which is how they try to get around copyright-infringement issues)."

Basically this.

But I would advise against using them unless you're aware of how aggressive notifications and adverts work.

Otherwise you might download a virus or get scammed out of your money.

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By *entguy40Man
over a year ago

maidstone

Pay the higher charge for a better service ... its how things usually work

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By *ood time Chris BMan
over a year ago

TAUNTON AREA


"Very interesting post ,been having issues with Netflix for a couple of months can anyone tell me the free streaming sites

There are sites which offer free streaming of movies/TV series which are usually only on offer on paid for platforms.

Thanks

These sites will be operating in a legal grey area and are probably just front ends for torrents (they won't be hosting the content themselves which is how they try to get around copyright-infringement issues)."

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By *ex HolesMan
over a year ago

Up North

I pay 599p every month for mine

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I am very confused

Is Netflix geting there higher

I don’t really care about resoulution

I am sick and tired of thre content

I wanted sigh up to hbo

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By *EAT..85Woman
over a year ago

Nottingham

For years I paid for a full netflix package with family and friends using it. It has repaid beautifully in the last year with my brother adding me to his Disney plus and my bestie adding me to her Spotify

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"For years I paid for a full netflix package with family and friends using it. It has repaid beautifully in the last year with my brother adding me to his Disney plus and my bestie adding me to her Spotify "

Same here.

My brother pays for Netflix, parents pay for Amazon prime & I pay for Disney plus.

£5.99 and I get all 3.

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By *pursChick aka ShortieWoman
over a year ago

On a mooch


"For years I paid for a full netflix package with family and friends using it. It has repaid beautifully in the last year with my brother adding me to his Disney plus and my bestie adding me to her Spotify "

That’s what we do, all shared via family, so we get all but only one pays for each.

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By *olly_chromaticTV/TS
over a year ago

Stockport

A few months ago I discovered all the South Korean series and movies, and now have a backlog of dozens of things waiting to be watched. The style is different from much of what we are used to over here, but in a good way. The scripting and acting of many of them is far better than anything coming out of the western world. And I've absolutely fallen in love with Do Bong-soon in "Strong Girl Bong-soon".

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"For years I paid for a full netflix package with family and friends using it. It has repaid beautifully in the last year with my brother adding me to his Disney plus and my bestie adding me to her Spotify "

I'm asking my sister right now if they have Netflix...

I only have Amazon prime

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"For years I paid for a full netflix package with family and friends using it. It has repaid beautifully in the last year with my brother adding me to his Disney plus and my bestie adding me to her Spotify

I'm asking my sister right now if they have Netflix...

I only have Amazon prime "

Turns out they do, winner winner

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By *ntrepid ExplorersCouple
over a year ago

Birmingham

Really looks like it's ALWAYS been under 720p. Not seeing anything to suggest that has changed in years looking back through older news articles etc.

I did used to be on the 4k plan, but when they increased the price, I dropped down to regular HD, and ended up giving them less money, so that one certanily didn't work out for them as far as my account goes.

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By *UCKER56Man
over a year ago

Walsall

Watch Netflix on your smartphone, tablet, smart TV, laptop or streaming device, all for one fixed monthly fee. Plans range from £5.99 to £13.99 a month. No extra costs, no contracts.

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