Netflix Has Arrived (From Daily Echo)

Netflix Has Arrived

1:56pm Monday 9th January 2012 in Game News By Ian Crump

When we’re not wearing down the skin on or thumbs in a frenzied gaming session, there’s nothing we find more enjoyable and relaxing than kicking back with a decent movie or the latest television series.

However, we find nothing relaxing in having to brave the cold weather to make a journey to the local video library. Then there’s the added headache of having to scout through a mile long shelving unit packed with DVDs and Blu-rays of predominantly very little interest. A couple of days later, the same trip has to be made to return the film. – it’s rubbish.

The streaming of movies and television shows over the Internet is an absolute godsend. No messing about, no hassles and no late fees. With services like LOVEFiLM offering a decent and vast library for the UK audience, it was only ever a matter of time before Neflix had stormed our shores to offer the countries movie lovers their library.

For a flat fee of just £5.99 a month, the consumer gets full access to the Netflix catalogue to watch on their Smart TV, game console, Blu-ray player, tablet or mobile phone.

Netflix offers plenty to watch, including The Expendables, Paul Blart: Mall Cop, Breaking Bad, 24 and Top Gear.

Co-founder and chief executive officer of Netflix, Reed Hasting said; "Now, you can enjoy as many great films and TV programmes as you want, when you want, where you want, for one low monthly price with no contracts or commitments.”

What we make of Netflix

Although it’s collection would take an age to get through, the service could do with more new movies. The interface is simple and easy, and the inclusion of HD video and 5.1 audio is a lavish treat to the eyes and ears. Everybody with a device capable of utilising Netflix, should take advantage of the free month trial – just head on over to www.netflix.com