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Netflix Freak helps you track Netflix
queue

Netflix Freak helps you track Netflix
queue 12/15/2003 08:11 AM
If you'd rather use a dedicated client to track your Netflix queue rather than a Web browser, The Little Apple Factory has released Ne tflix Freak. The application also offers features not available on the Netflix Web site, according to the developers.

"Crooked Timber"

"Crooked Timber" 02/19/2004 08:49 AM

Crooked Timber: What’s the Irish for
boondoggle?

Crooked Timber: What’s the Irish for
boondoggle? 06/26/2004 07:04 PM
Should Gaelic be an official EU language? .. compelling case .. CT

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Crooked Timber: Gambling with the devil

Crooked Timber: Gambling with the devil 11/04/2003 08:44 AM
Crooked Timber: Gambling with the devil .. questionover on Crooked Timber .. plays quarters with Satan .. lovely puzzle/example .. really great thread .. Chris Bertram

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Crooked Timber: Books I Did Not Read
This Year

Crooked Timber: Books I Did Not Read
This Year 12/17/2003 06:06 AM
Crooked Timber's Books I Did Not Read This Year .. the top ten books he hasn't read this year

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Crooked Timber: Tomorrow's Kerry-bashing
today

Crooked Timber: Tomorrow's Kerry-bashing
today 06/14/2004 02:47 PM
Ted finds the scandale de demain .. I am not sure this is parody .. It's like there's a script

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Crooked Timber: Ask a Nineteenth-Century
Whaling Expert

Crooked Timber: Ask a Nineteenth-Century
Whaling Expert 02/01/2005 09:10 PM
Ask a Nineteenth-Century Whaling Expert (Crooked Timber) .. this delightful post over at Crooked Timber .. whaling the blues .. post

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Crooked Timber » »
Sociologically Improbable Phrases

Crooked Timber » »
Sociologically Improbable Phrases 04/03/2005 03:51 AM
(Crooked Timber) .. Sociology

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Netflix Not Done

Netflix Not Done 04/16/2004 09:01 AM
Netflix posts a loss, but it's still gaining ground.

Netflix

Netflix 03/19/2003 10:26 PM
After all I have heard, I think I'm gonna give Netflix a whirl and if I like it, buy a...

Net Netflix?

Net Netflix? 04/23/2004 11:12 PM
USA Today Apr 24 2004 3:06AM GMT

Netflix for handbags?

Netflix for handbags? 08/10/2004 10:34 AM
"Bag Borrow or Steal" is an online handbag exchange service in which users sign up, pick a new bag to borrow, use it, send it back, then lather rinse and repeat. It's like -- social networking, filesharing, and sample sales, all rolled into one. P2Purses? Link (via Sean Bonner)

Why there can't be a Netflix for music

Why there can't be a Netflix for music 11/06/2003 05:08 PM
"We named the company Netflix and not "DVD By Mail" for a reason, which is we plan to lead the...

Is Netflix Doomed?

Is Netflix Doomed? 08/20/2004 10:09 AM
A Netflix mailer may be black and white and red all over, but that's not the only punch line.

Netflix Addict

Netflix Addict 04/14/2004 07:51 PM
Netflix Addict Bug

Blockbuster vs. Netflix

Blockbuster vs. Netflix 08/11/2004 05:06 PM
USA Today Aug 11 2004 8:43PM GMT

Netflix Queue

Netflix Queue 03/13/2003 10:21 AM
As a result of this discussion etc, I put together a scraping script to pull our (Mena and my) Netflix...

Netflix Imitators Are Everywhere

Netflix Imitators Are Everywhere 02/19/2004 06:06 AM
The pioneering online DVD rental service may be the most popular way to borrow movies through the mail. But copycat services also thrive, offering everything from games to books to porn. By Lore Sjöberg.

Net-Netflix-alpha

Net-Netflix-alpha 12/19/2004 03:04 PM

Netflix: the fly in the ointment of VoD

Netflix: the fly in the ointment of VoD 01/27/2004 12:41 PM
Or the cream in the coffee

Everything you ever wanted to know about
Netflix

Everything you ever wanted to know about
Netflix 06/16/2004 10:38 PM

Seems there is a weblog dedicated to Netflix with ordering and shipping hints and talks about delivery times. I wonder how many people in Hawaii subscribe to Netflix to this date I have never talked to anyone here that has used their service. [Netflix Odyssey]

Netflix: Moving Into Slo-Mo?

Netflix: Moving Into Slo-Mo? 08/01/2004 09:41 PM

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“The rising cost of online ads blindsided the movie outfit. And rivals are looming”…

If Netflix Wants to Live...

If Netflix Wants to Live... 12/27/2004 10:55 AM
Netflix did the right thing when it didn't follow Blockbuster down the slippery slope of price cuts last week.

Naughty with Netflix

Naughty with Netflix 06/23/2004 07:37 AM
I feel like I'm cheating on my local video store when I order movies online.

The Last Word on Netflix

The Last Word on Netflix 06/28/2004 01:33 PM
Daniel Hong isn't giving up on this little gem.

Netflix + TiVo: Done

Netflix + TiVo: Done 09/07/2004 03:08 AM
Back in January, we had discussed that coming convergence of TV and movies in the video-on-demand space and discussed the somewhat obvious connection of TiVo + Netflix. It appears that the management of both of those companies has figured it out as well, as Newsweek has the "high level sources" rumor mill spinning about TiVo and Netflix teaming up to offer a combined movies-on-demand service. While the details aren't there, this does make a lot of sense for both companies, who each need to differentiate themselves from the growing competition within their space. Both have built up great brand names, and extraordinarily loyal followings, but are now facing strong competition from more established players with huge wallets. A combined solution that let users download movies directly to their TiVo (and, even better, take them "on the go" with TiVoToGo) has tremendous potential and would keep them a step ahead of the competition for now. Still, it remains to be seen exactly how they implement this solution. If it's not done well, it could be damaging to the reputation of both companies, while taking attention away from their existing solutions. It's also unclear if there will be exclusivity in this relationship, or if both players will be able to team up with others as well.

Netflix Entertains

Netflix Entertains 01/22/2004 10:18 AM
The online DVD rental specialist has been more than a double feature.

Netflix Friends

Netflix Friends 12/19/2004 03:45 PM
As the wags are fond of saying, and Flickr is fond of demonstrating, social networking is a feature, not an application. Thus, Netflix Friends. That's actually pretty useful. Thanks to Hacking Netflix for the link....

Netflix + Tivo = Yum

Netflix + Tivo = Yum 09/06/2004 10:04 PM
it's an obvious combination, but at least they finally had the sense to pull it off

Netflix on the Skids

Netflix on the Skids 03/19/2005 03:23 AM
I just heard a Netflix ad on the Radio that trumpets its ability to ship your selections in one day.  That is true.  It does take one day.  The problem is that the rest of the service has been substantially degraded.  Here's how:

• It now takes two days for returns to arrive at the Netflix processing center (it used to take one).
• It takes a day to process your selection at the facility after it recieves the return (it used to be same-day).
• Saturday processing and shipments have been terminated (they used to provide this).
• Lost, damaged, or wrong reports take a day to process (it used to send you a replacement or your next selection on the same day you report).
• Popular movies are almost impossible to get in the first month of their release.  Cult movies are impossible to get.

If I was an investor in Netflix, I would take these actions as a sell signal.  I can't recommend the service to my friends and family anymore.

Bad Netflix envelopes

Bad Netflix envelopes 02/01/2005 09:33 PM
I thought it was just me not opening them carefully enough over the last week or two, but apparently not. The internet is great. I wonder if Netflix appreciates how great the Hacking Netflix site is for them even if it's also writing about the Bad Stuff. You'd think it'd be really old news by now, but maybe not. (Actually, knowing other corporations a bit from the inside I'd say certainly not ... sigh)...

Rejoining Netflix

Rejoining Netflix 05/08/2004 11:54 AM
I'm a sucker, I guess. Though my previous experiment to not watch TV for 30 days didn't entirely work, I've been TV free for a couple months now--ever since I moved into the new place. I even sold my Tivo to someone at work. As a result I've had more spare time but have occasionally been looking for some entertainment. No problem. I have a small collection of DVDs to watch. But now I've seen them all and am at...

Netflix Going Digital

Netflix Going Digital 04/26/2004 08:48 AM
Netflix is ready to embrace the delivery technologies of tomorrow.

Netflix RSS feeds?

Netflix RSS feeds? 05/31/2004 10:12 AM

Watching movies in the age of the Internet is way different. Now I can look something up after watching a movie, like for example, did you know how many future stars were in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest? It's pretty amazing. Scatman Crothers, Danny DeVito, Christopher Lloyd.

Last night I went to see Troy with a friend, a perfectly awf ul movie. So much for the theory that I like everything. This one just goes on and on. At one point the camera focuses on an old man who at first looks like he might be Peter O'Toole. Oh good, we'll have some real acting now, I said to myself. But on closer examination, it's just a sad old man, not O'Toole. And the acting continues to be absolutely terrible. The best moments are when Brad Pitt preens, looking beautiful. And that's pretty bad. Anyway on getting home I looked up some reviews, and hold on, that was Peter O'Toole. Holy hanna. He's aged so poorly, and has become a really shitty actor (or is it really shitty direction). Either way, a shame.

It seems that Netflix would be just the kind of network service to give me an RSS feed I can subscribe to, where they would give me interesting articles about movies I just saw, or ones I'm about to see, or movies playing near my house that I would probably like, movies my friends liked, etc etc. They already do a bunch of stuff like that on their site, so why not do it in a feed?

Also, did I write this just so I could include a picture of a youngish Jack Nicholson? I'm not telling.

why won't netflix help out bl0ggers?

why won't netflix help out bl0ggers? 06/25/2004 03:15 PM
if you're lucky enough to have fans or enthusiasts, you should indulge them

Defying the Netflix Naysayers

Defying the Netflix Naysayers 06/25/2004 10:15 AM
Give up the ghost on Netflix if you must, but first read one man's bull case.

Netflix Retains Edge

Netflix Retains Edge 06/15/2004 01:16 PM
Don't believe the hype. VOD threats have nothing on Netflix.

Update: Netflix Freak 1.2

Update: Netflix Freak 1.2 06/01/2004 10:45 AM
The Netflix account manager adds printing of all rental queues, rearrangement of queues by cut-and-paste or renumbering, synchronization of star ratings, and other improvements.

Netflix And TiVo? Perfect Together

Netflix And TiVo? Perfect Together 01/27/2004 01:44 PM
A long, but interesting, look at Netflix's business. The article points out, accurately, that Netflix is going to be a strong competitor for any online "video on demand" outfit - as they basically are a video on demand outfit that just takes a bit longer to deliver - but comes with much more freedom for the end user. However, the company clearly realizes that their biggest threat doesn't appear to be the recent copycat attempts by folks like Wal-Mart and Blockbuster, but the future of video on demand. Unlike most companies that miss the boat on disruptive technologies, Netflix is already trying to figure out how they'll compete in that space as the technology gets better. They haven't given up much in the way of details, but are working on tests of video on demand systems they can offer as an option - allowing for a gradual transition when (if!) people want their movies delivered over the internet. At the end, the article makes one interesting prediction: Netflix and TiVo should team up to offer some sort of combined solution. The article doesn't specifically discuss what that solution should be, but it could make a lot of sense. Offering up an easy way to "download" the video of your choice to your TiVo could be fairly compelling.
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Windows Media Player 10 Download

Windows Media Player 10 Download 04/27/2004 04:53 AM

Windows Media Player 10 Technical Demo
Download

Windows Media Player 10 Technical Demo
Download 06/02/2004 01:38 PM

CNet, among other places, is reporting that Microsoft is releasing a beta version of Windows Media Player 10 for public testing. Although leaked copies of the software have been available for the last week or so, the official release will allow everyone a chance to play with the new features, such as enhanced synchronization methods that keep some of the newer, more full-featured media players full of not only audio, but video and pictures, as well. And from this screenshot, it appears that Microsoft is adopting the Rip and Burn terminology that pretty much everyone else does. I've resisted upgrading even to 9, so far, and will probably refrain from 10, as well. I only use it to play movies, and I'm finding myself using Media Player Classic more and more.
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Real Digital Media Integrates Macromedia
Flash Player with NEOCAST Media Player
XF

Real Digital Media Integrates Macromedia
Flash Player with NEOCAST Media Player
XF 06/17/2005 03:38 PM
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Creative's Zen Portable Media Center
with Windows Media Player 10

Creative's Zen Portable Media Center
with Windows Media Player 10 09/01/2004 08:55 PM
Review: Microsoft readies its next Windows Media Player as hardware makers start to ship portable video players. We look at the Creative Zen Portable Media Center as a prime early example. In wooing content producers, has Microsoft imposed too many shackles on users?

Real Digital Media Releases Neocast
Media Player XF

Real Digital Media Releases Neocast
Media Player XF 03/22/2005 03:16 PM
Product Represents Company’s Next Generation Digital Signage and Narrowcast Network Media Player Appliance [PRWEB Mar 21, 2005]

Promixis LLC, Releases NetRemote 1.1
Featuring MediaBridge 2.0, Expanding
Wireless Control of Users' Digital Music
Collection to Windows Media Player,
iTunes, Winamp and J. River Media Center

Promixis LLC, Releases NetRemote 1.1
Featuring MediaBridge 2.0, Expanding
Wireless Control of Users' Digital Music
Collection to Windows Media Player,
iTunes, Winamp and J. River Media Center 06/17/2005 03:26 PM
Promixis LLC today announced the immediate availability of NetRemote 1.1 featuring Media Bridge 2.0 at its website: http://www.promixis.com. NetRemote allows users to wirelessly view and control playback of their digital media using Windows Media Player, iTunes, J. River Media Center and Winamp. NetRemote runs on Windows and Pocket PCs. [PRWEB Jun 15, 2005]

Gates Extends Media Center, SPOT at CES

Gates Extends Media Center, SPOT at CES 01/09/2004 09:56 PM

transcode 0.6.11

transcode 0.6.11 11/06/2003 05:02 PM
A video stream processing tool.

OnlyNewZ MP3 Player Final 1.0 - Download

OnlyNewZ MP3 Player Final 1.0 - Download 02/10/2004 08:00 PM

A how-to guide to transcode DVD to Divx

A how-to guide to transcode DVD to Divx 02/10/2004 12:01 PM
The purpose of this post is to explain how to take a DVD and transcode it to Divx. A DVD has 4.7 GB of data. The equivalent movie in Divx is about 1.3 GB. This allows you to take a number of movies in your hard drive on your ...

Yahoo Plans Its Own Music Player,
Download Service

Yahoo Plans Its Own Music Player,
Download Service 09/22/2004 07:56 AM

VLC media player 0.5.2

VLC media player 0.5.2 03/13/2003 10:24 AM
The VideoLAN Client (vlc) is a multi-platform multimedia player.

Where's Media Player 10?

Where's Media Player 10? 04/09/2004 03:56 PM
RealNetworks' RealPlayer 10 is out. So where's Windows Media Player 10?

Creative Commons We the Media ready for
download

Creative Commons We the Media ready for
download 08/03/2004 09:25 PM

Dan Gillmor's , We the Media was published under a Creative Commons license. You can download the entire book in PDF format on the O'Reilly page. It's an Attribution-N onCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 License.

Excellent!

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KPlayer - a KDE media player

KPlayer - a KDE media player 10/29/2003 11:32 PM
Please submit updated translations for 0.4

Windows Media Player 9 For Mac OS X

Windows Media Player 9 For Mac OS X 11/10/2003 10:52 PM

Kaffeine Media Player 0.4

Kaffeine Media Player 0.4 11/16/2003 11:36 AM
A xine-based media player for KDE 3.

The Core Media Player 4.0 RC6

The Core Media Player 4.0 RC6 05/08/2004 01:23 PM

beep media player 0.9.6

beep media player 0.9.6 12/24/2003 05:57 PM
A media player based on XMMS.

VLC Media Player Updated to v0.7

VLC Media Player Updated to v0.7 01/03/2004 05:46 PM
VLC has been updated to v0.7 with several enhancements, including a new interface and an experimental Mozilla plugin. Grab your copy now. VLC is a powerful multimedia player that can read a variety of formats including DVD, VCD, MPEG, and DivX.

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Media Player-less Windows

Media Player-less Windows 03/28/2005 03:55 PM

In my opinion, forcing Microsoft to ship media player-less Windows won't have any effect on Microsoft's media format dominance.  Instead, Microsoft should have been forced to place media player IP and code in the public domain as well as bundle several competitive media players.  Of course, the monopolist side of me still think anti-monopoly whiners are just wimps but I'll change my tune when I have a lucrative reason to.

Windows XP without Media Player gets an
'N'

Windows XP without Media Player gets an
'N' 03/28/2005 06:48 PM
Microsoft has agreed to tag an "N" to the name of the Windows XP versions without Windows Media Player that it has been ordered to offer by the European Commission as part of an antitrust decision.

Portable Media Player

Portable Media Player 04/26/2004 01:58 AM
New Details: Samsung Yepp YH-999 Portable Media Center.

New Details: Samsung Yepp YH-999 Portable Media Center

 Category: Portable Media Players - April 25, 2004 

By Alexander Grundner

The Samsung Yepp YH-999 Portable Media Center (PMC) will start shipping to North America this July. This is great news for people (myself included) who have been waiting to get their hands on the slickest of all the pre-production PMCs. We also found out (via some press material) that the Yepp YH-999 is the first PMC that is capable of receiving both standard TV broadcast signals and the future Digital Multimedia Broadcasting (DMB) signal (F.Y.I. Korea is upgrading to DMB in the second half of 2004).

Specifications:
400 Mhz PXA 225 CPU
3.5" TFT Color LCD - 320 x 240
Windows Media Video playback up to 700Kbps
20GB (1.8" HDD)
USB 2.0
Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
Composite video output port (for TV playback)
Dimensions - 3.8" x 4.2" x 0.8"
Weight - 7.9 ounces

Media Formats:
MP3, WMA, WMV, JPEG [eHomeUpgrade]

Mobiblu DVH-100 Media Player

Mobiblu DVH-100 Media Player 03/25/2005 11:10 AM

The Mobiblu DVH-100 is a pleasant looking little 20GB media player that supports a variety of formats on its tiny 2.2-inch screen, but I think perhaps my favorite thing is the seperate, almost equally-large TV tuner that you can hook up to it. I'm not saying it's practical or anything, but I fully support the addition of telescoping antenna box add-ons to almost everything.

Mobiblu DVH-100 the multi-format pocket player [AkihabaraNews]

Under the Hood With Media Player 10

Under the Hood With Media Player 10 06/09/2004 04:04 PM
ExtremeTech takes a look under the hood of the latest technical beta of Microsoft's forthcoming Windows Media Player 10 technology. Read more on WMP 10's new interface, increased device support and new DRM system.

Media Player on The Fly with 'Janus' DRM

Media Player on The Fly with 'Janus' DRM 06/02/2004 06:40 PM
Microsoft's two-headed Janus DRM technology gets prime placement in the revamped Windows Media Player 10.

Nero Media Player v1.4.0.22b

Nero Media Player v1.4.0.22b 07/12/2004 09:04 AM

Nero Media Player v1.4.0.21

Nero Media Player v1.4.0.21 05/09/2004 06:01 AM

Windows Media Player 9 for Mac OS X

Windows Media Player 9 for Mac OS X 11/10/2003 11:25 PM
Microsoft quietly released Windows Media Player 9 for Mac OS X today. Introducing Windows Media Player 9 for Mac OS X. Sporting a new brushed steel...

The Core Media Player 4.01

The Core Media Player 4.01 06/26/2004 06:15 AM

Hacking NetFlix : The Crooked Timber Blog Discusses Netflix

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