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Amazon Prime subscribers - "free" movies and tv shows

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  1. Dr of Dunk

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    #1 Dr of Dunk, Feb 22, 2011
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    Fatwallet sez Amazon Student doesn't qualify. :(
     
    #2 Invisible Fan, Feb 22, 2011
  3. steddinotayto

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    I can verify. They ask you to upgrade to PAID Prime
     
    #3 steddinotayto, Feb 22, 2011
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    Yeah, they specifically mention "paid Prime member" so I figured Amazon Student doesn't qualify. Here's to hoping it's not that literal.
     
    #4 Duncan McDonuts, Feb 22, 2011
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    I was excited, until I saw that student Prime members aren't eligible.
     
    #5 HeWhoIsLunchbox, Feb 23, 2011
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    Netflix Instant Watch and now Prime Subscribers??? You'll never run out of movies to watch now... That dept is now covered, and I would jump in on this too but I still have my Barnes and nobles membership, and the torrents, LOL...
     
    #6 VanityHalfBlack, Feb 23, 2011
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    #7 DonnyMost, Feb 23, 2011
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    Yeah, that's why I didn't post it in my thread :(

    Pugs
     
    #8 pugsly8422, Feb 23, 2011
  9. Xerobull

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    Hmm....$80 a year.

    Bad move not giving it to the student accounts, IMO. Good way to build customer loyalty from jump. Most people won't be students forever.
     
    #9 Xerobull, Feb 23, 2011
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    I just emailed amazon asking if they were working in conjunction with microsoft to develop an application to stream prime content via XBOX, it seems like such a huge oversight that they did not have this ready to launch yet.
     
    #10 DonnyMost, Feb 23, 2011
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    I have a friend who builds streaming software. I'll ping him when I see him online.
     
    #11 Xerobull, Feb 23, 2011
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    Yeah, I saw this but I don't have a device that supports VOD for Amazon.

    Hopefully ps3 or firecore can add it on in the future. I'd prefer my hacked Apple TV to have it on Boxee.
     
    #12 REEKO_HTOWN, Feb 23, 2011
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    Does Amazon have things that Netflix doesn't already have?
     
    #13 Nero, Feb 23, 2011
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    My buddy hasn't heard anything but says he assumes it won't be hard. He also says that Roku has Amazon VOD built-in.
     
    #14 Xerobull, Feb 23, 2011
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    Amazon just emailed me back, said they have no plans on supporting a streaming application for XBOX/PS3.
     
    #15 DonnyMost, Feb 23, 2011
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    I wouldn't believe that. It's a big company. I doubt the customer support knows what the tech R&D is doing until it's out.
     
    #16 Xerobull, Feb 23, 2011
  17. Xerobull

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    I browsed through their library on my TV today. Not very impressive - less than what Netflix had when it first started streaming a few years back. Not worth $80 a year, which is what it would be if you're a student. I still say that they should give it away free with the Prime for students and build their customer base.
     
    #17 Xerobull, Feb 23, 2011
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    selection is small for now but i am sure it will build up and an app will be developed.

    not a big deal for me i have a prime membership i paid for and gotten full use out of the 40 or so orders i have made from amazon since i activated my membership in early december. the free 2-day shipping is sweet and no sales tax of course
     
    #18 The_Yoyo, Feb 23, 2011
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    I'm annoyed that streaming tv shows/movies don't come with subtitles unless they are foreign movies/tv shows. Is it that hard for companies to include subtitles for streaming????
     
    #20 Lady_Di, Feb 23, 2011
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