Blogcritics: Comments on Dumpster Bust on TV: Obsessing Netflix

Comment by Eric Berlin

Fri, 17 Dec 2004 20:25:48 EST

Ah, of course -- I didn't realize that that concept had such a fancy name. Thank, EB

Comment by Vic

Fri, 17 Dec 2004 20:02:48 EST

Season Pass on Tivo allows you to select a show to record, and the box will record that show no matter when it comes on, independent of any specific timeslot. Vic

Comment by Eric Berlin

Fri, 17 Dec 2004 18:39:08 EST

Vic, Thanks for that input. I'm looking into DVRs right now. TiVo was my default choice, since I don't have a dish or digital cable, but the talk about the possibility of mandatory ads on-screen is making me feel iffy... Ah, choices choices... About Season Pass: I thought that was a dish thing -- you can sign up for NFL Season Ticket and so on and receive the satellite broadbast. What is Season Pass in connection with TiVo? Thanks, Eric Berlin Dumpster Bust: Miracles from Mind Trash http://dumpsterbust.blogspot.com

Comment by Vic

Fri, 17 Dec 2004 18:33:14 EST

Eric, I'm using the Dish version of a DVR. I think the actual Tivo software is better with season pass and all that. The Dish version is the equivalent of a VCR: It records based on the time slot of the first episode you use as a basis. If the TV show shifts timeslot or day of the week, or has an extended episode Dish won't follow it, but Tivo will. Vic

Comment by Eric Berlin

Wed, 15 Dec 2004 13:10:52 EST

Vic, Funny you should mention -- I'm hoping this holiday season in SoCal will be bountiful and forthcoming of DVR glory. For a few years I scoffed at people who would pay a service fee every month for TiVo or any DVR. But it turned out in my heart of hearts I was raging with jealousy. A small wee example: I've missed about four episodes of Lost! Thankfully, they'll be re-aired over the coming month. Eric Berlin Dumpster Bust: Miracles from Mind Trash http://dumpsterbust.blogspot.com

Comment by Vic

Wed, 15 Dec 2004 12:41:19 EST

I've been a Netflix member since 1999, and I've never looked back. Being a member of this DVD rental service makes Blockbuster look like a joke. BTW, in regards to watching TV shows without commercials: Get a DVR!!! You'll get mine when you pry it from my cold, dead fingers. :-) Vic

Comment by Eric Berlin

Wed, 15 Dec 2004 01:22:10 EST

Wow, that policy, to use a phrase I coined many years ago, blows the donkey. I noticed recently that Blockbuster advertised all rentals for $.99 for a week. Earlier this summer, they had a rent-all-you-want-for-one-price special going. I thought at the time: Blockbuster, my dear old enemy, I'm afraid your days are numbered. Looks like I was right. ~EB

Comment by Lono

Wed, 15 Dec 2004 01:16:28 EST

Netflix rules! I have been with them for 3 or 4 years this Christmas and I love every minute of it. Just today Blockbuster announced they were eliminating late fees. guess what, Blockbuster, FUCK YOU. You are too late on the bandwagon of treating your consumers like humans. As a DVD lover, I was paying about $20 a month to Blockbuster just in late fees. I hope they go out of business and die a horrible death. They screwed us every chance they got. oh, and check this little Blockbuster gem out. The new policy gives you a week to return the movie... after a week (get ready for this, cause it's gonna piss you off) YOU BOUGHT IT! and if you have an account they already have your credit card number.