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Discussion Boards => Off-Topic => Topic started by: patti4me on April 03, 2014, 02:21:14 pm
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We are thinking about giving up Directv as they have had another rate increase and its hard for us to justify spending over $100 for basic service (plus local channels). We are kinda thinking about using Netflix or Hulu through the internet and I'm wondering if anyone has any experience with either of these that you could share with me. I'm mainly concerned with watching series like Grey's Anatomy, CSI, etc. but of course movies would be a bonus. Thanks for any input you have on this subject.
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I like Netflix a lot better than Hulu.
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I only had Netflix and enjoy watching it online and through my game console. I save a little money by signing up for 2 accounts...one for streaming only and I rent 2 DVD's a month, save a few bucks but if you are a big movie buff you may want the plan with all the perks...lol. I have one account under me and the other under my husband. :)
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I don't care for Netflix. I prefer Hulu. Hulu has all kinds of classic television shows in addition to current shows. Does that help?
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we have netflix right now,,,,,, have watched a lot of the movies on it. everyone says hulu is better. might change to it and see waht the difference is. but i enjoy netflix right now
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I like Netflix better, I got Huluplus and it has a lot of really weird old movies and programs. One thing I like about Hulu is that you can see current programs. Like CSI and Grey Anatomy.
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I like Hulu, but I like Netflix more. I was told that Hulu plus has commercials still and you can only watch the last five episodes of a series.
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We have had Netflix for years, I have used both Netflix and Hulu. I like both, but i prefer Netflix!
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Ok, so it seems like more people prefer Netflix over Hulu so far. I appreciate your comments. I also liked what Iguzman1 said about being able to watch current shows like CSI and Grey's Anatomy since those are 2 of my favorite shows. Then, I just talked to my brother and he is crazy about Roku! Just adds more confusion for me lol.
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if you get a roku you can stream netflix with it as well as other services
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Try a trial version of both & see which one you like.
Hulu shows commercials, they show tv programs the next day. It's not real user friendly. It is only geared for one person to view at a time, well one streaming device that is. You can get HULU as a reward through Bing (sign up through FC & get FC credit)
Netflix just has movies & series. No commercials. You can have multiple profiles with individual tastes, & watch multiple shows at once on different devices. It has a nice layout, & is user friendly.
I have both. I like both, but they are somewhat different.
I stream Hulu & Netflix to an old analog tv through a Roku, a Roku 1. It works great. If you have a newer tv, you can just use an appleTV or a wii or a smartTV - I have all 3 of those on another 3 tvs. Also you can use an XBox to stream.
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I have never used Hulu, but I have Netflix and love it :)
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I have never used Netflix and Hulu. Thank You!
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I have netflix, I have never tried Hulu
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I have Netflix, and it is so much better, because you can watch without commercials interrupting.
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The best advice is to try a trial version first.
Then you can make up your mind on how each one fits you.
With the Roku you can try a lot of things. I love my Roku
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Actually, I do enjoy Hulu more. I even like the commercials--break to use the bathroom or get a drink what ever. I think Hulu has better original programming. Also just better shows in general. Old shows like Dark Shadows. Love it.
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We are thinking about giving up Directv as they have had another rate increase and its hard for us to justify spending over $100 for basic service (plus local channels). We are kinda thinking about using Netflix or Hulu through the internet and I'm wondering if anyone has any experience with either of these that you could share with me. I'm mainly concerned with watching series like Grey's Anatomy, CSI, etc. but of course movies would be a bonus. Thanks for any input you have on this subject.
Tough choice, but id choose HULU PLUS
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Hulu is awful because there's ads even when you have Plus. Definitely go with Netflix.
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Netflix if you have the spare money to spend if not go with hulu but BE WARN OF THE DAM ADS.
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Netflix seems like the better choice, I have tried Hulu and I like it but it is not on my top list
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I have Netflix. I was going to get a Hulu plus account, but I thought it was redundant. Netflix has a great variety of programs. If I want to catch up on current episodes I'll use Hulu.
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Netflix
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I enjoy Netflix a lot better because they don't have commercials as does hulu but hulu i like because it has a lot of more recent series available.
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I think that nextfilx and hulu combined have helped to kind of phase out dish network and direct tv i can get alot more for my money on those two sites than i do with dish or direct tv.
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I have Netflix, streaming only. Been with them for 6-7 years. I don't use them that much, but enough that I don't mind paying the $8 a month. Don't know anything about Hulu.
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I just disconnected my DISH last week as the rate increase yet again and I was so sick of the lousy programming. I live on a fixed income and only can afford basic service. I have never tried Net Flix or Hulu but will give it some thought. Never heard of Roku.
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I tried Hulu and my son still has it, but I really don't like the commercials so I use Netflix. I stream it with a Roku3, but I wish I had waited a while to get the new Roku Streaming at half the price and no box. I really like the Roku2 though, so maybe it's worth the difference for the greater speed.
I an SO glad I got rid of cable and saved over $100 a month. I also have an HDTV antenna to get all the local stations for FREE.
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We have Netflix over here and we love it. Netflix has a great rate per month. I pay only $6.99 per month. And Netflix you can watch any movie of your choice
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I just disconnected my DISH last week as the rate increase yet again and I was so sick of the lousy programming. I live on a fixed income and only can afford basic service. I have never tried Net Flix or Hulu but will give it some thought. Never heard of Roku.
A Roku is just a box that streams media from the internet to your tv, so if you don't have a smart tv or if you have an older analog tv - you can still get the internet to your tv.
It allows you to download tons of free apps, other than Netflix or Hulu, where you can stream all kinds of movies. If you know what appleTV is, it is very similar to that.
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I am using netflix and I like it. Always add new movies.
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let me tell ya, Netflix is way way better!!! there are so many movies both new and old also so mant tv shows...Hulu is full of movies and shows that I never even heard of