Amazon may raise Prime prices. - Page 11

ManosHandsOfFate · 03-13-2014, 09:57 AM

I'll likely keep my membership.

My chief complaint about Prime is that you can't stream video to any Android device other than a Kindle File. I bought a Kindle File. I didn't like the Kindle Fire. If I could stream to my N4 or my N7, I would seriously consider dropping Netflix and it would make the price increase more palatable.

tubemonkey · 03-13-2014, 10:02 AM

Where's the ad-free, unlimited skips Prime Radio?

Prime Radio would make it palatable.

DiapDealer · 03-13-2014, 10:03 AM

I only ever streamed Prime Video to my Fire for the novelty of the thing. Amazon Video on the Roku is what will keep me coming back.

Hamlet53 · 03-13-2014, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kralik

For the number of things I can buy cheap from Amazon after reading reviews, and the fact that it has replaced Netflix ($84/year) for my kids, I find it to be a very good value. I live in a rural area and the only shopping option within 30-45 minutes driving distance is Walmart. When comparing Amazon vs. Walmart prices, Amazon wins, even for necessities like toilet paper. When I consider the convenience factor, time and gas savings, it's a no-brainer.

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Originally Posted by Catlady

I've had Prime for only a couple of months, and I'll probably renew since the price has stayed under $100.

I've only recently joined Amazon Prime and have found it to be a real money saver with the two day shipping. I also live in a small rural town and while the nearest Walmart may often have prices comparable to Amazon, that Walmart is a 45 mile drive each way. So since I started with Prime I have been purchasing all sorts of things that I would have in the past gone to Walmart for, or even items I could have purchased in the local supermarket.

I've not really been taking much advantage of the free streaming video though. I've just been too long in the habit of reading in the evening instead of watching television or videos I guess. But I will definitely renew at $99 a year as I can save that much in a few months. It's not like Walmart provides a personal touch to the shopping experience anyway, the last time I was there the store did not even have a single checkout manned by a human being and so I had to deal with one of those self-service checkouts that I hate.

tubemonkey · 03-13-2014, 10:09 AM

For comparison, price-wise, Netflix is $96 per year.

ucfgrad93 · 03-13-2014, 10:25 AM

If you are on the fence about getting it, you still have 7 days to get Prime at the $79 rate.

pl001 · 03-13-2014, 10:42 AM

I'll be dropping our subscription. I can wait an extra day or two to recieve stuff, not a big deal. Streaming on Prime isn't supported on enough devices to make it a viable Netflix replacement for me.

To be fair, I would be dropping it without the price increase. It's still a good value if you use what they offer.

HarryT · 03-13-2014, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by pl001

Streaming on Prime isn't supported on enough devices to make it a viable Netflix replacement for me.

What other devices would you like to see it working on? It works from pretty much any laptop web browser, as well as from both Android and iOS tablets.

peachiekene · 03-13-2014, 10:52 AM

So iffy on whether or not to renew.
I only signed up for the streaming service.
The other stuff is a bonus, but not the main reason for signing up.
This past holiday season, I actually ordered more from Walmart than Amazon because it was the same price/cheaper, faster shipping, and more convenient just to use their free shipping or ship to store option.

$99 makes it more than Netflix (slightly).... so I'll have to weigh that against it. I'm not even sure what Netflix has anymore.

sirmaru · 03-13-2014, 10:54 AM

I'm keeping Amazon Prime. Saving on shipping costs for 2 day delivery says it all even for $ 99 per year. I also use Netflix for DVD and streaming movies. They beat Amazon on figuring out what I like best.

peachiekene · 03-13-2014, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

What other devices would you like to see it working on? It works from pretty much any laptop web browser, as well as from both Android and iOS tablets.

I'm curious about this as well. It's actually on quite a few - though someone mentioned something about only Kindle Fires for android.
I am able to stream on the PS3, Wii U, and various idevices.
I have yet to check on my rooted nook tablet though.

mycurlylocks · 03-13-2014, 10:59 AM

I don't mind the increase. I order quite a bit from Amazon at least two shipments per week. I live in a rural area and Amazon has been a huge help for me.

I would expect an increase, everything else has gone up in cost.

mewmartigan · 03-13-2014, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by peachiekene

I'm curious about this as well. It's actually on quite a few - though someone mentioned something about only Kindle Fires for android.
I am able to stream on the PS3, Wii U, and various idevices.
I have yet to check on my rooted nook tablet though.

You can't stream Amazon video content on any android phones or tablets. For tablets, only ipad and Kindles have the Amazon video app. I think the original poster was referring to the fact that he bought a Fire instead of a different, preferred tablet (like a nexus or samsung) in order to be able to stream amazon.

Purple Lady · 03-13-2014, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by ManosHandsOfFate

I'll likely keep my membership.

My chief complaint about Prime is that you can't stream video to any Android device other than a Kindle File. I bought a Kindle File. I didn't like the Kindle Fire. If I could stream to my N4 or my N7, I would seriously consider dropping Netflix and it would make the price increase more palatable.

You can stream on the Nexus devices and any Android device if you set your browser to desktop mode and set flash on. If you have Kitkat it only works with Dolphin browser with the hacked version of flash player on xda. I use this and it works great. Instructions here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2548001

pl001 · 03-13-2014, 11:10 AM

I can't stream it on WDLive or Chromecast and there is no native Android app. Their app on my current-gen Sony blu-ray player leaves a lot to be desired.

It is possible to stream it through a browser, but that is rather clunky and doesn't easily stream to the TVs where I do most of my viewing. While I do have enough cables and devices to make it work where I need it it's just not worth the hassle compared to Netflix, which has good native apps on pretty much everything.

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03-13-2014, 09:57 AM	#151
ManosHandsOfFate Addict Posts: 298 Karma: 1537324 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Chicago Device: Nook, K3, Fire, Nexus 7	I'll likely keep my membership. My chief complaint about Prime is that you can't stream video to any Android device other than a Kindle File. I bought a Kindle File. I didn't like the Kindle Fire. If I could stream to my N4 or my N7, I would seriously consider dropping Netflix and it would make the price increase more palatable.

03-13-2014, 10:02 AM	#152
tubemonkey monkey on the fringe Posts: 45,767 Karma: 158733736 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Seattle Metro Device: Moto E6, Echo Show	Where's the ad-free, unlimited skips Prime Radio? Prime Radio would make it palatable.

03-13-2014, 10:03 AM	#153
DiapDealer Grand Sorcerer Posts: 28,630 Karma: 204624552 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: Nexus 7, Kindle Fire HD	I only ever streamed Prime Video to my Fire for the novelty of the thing. Amazon Video on the Roku is what will keep me coming back.

03-13-2014, 10:09 AM	#155
tubemonkey monkey on the fringe Posts: 45,767 Karma: 158733736 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Seattle Metro Device: Moto E6, Echo Show	For comparison, price-wise, Netflix is $96 per year.

03-13-2014, 10:42 AM	#157
pl001 Evangelist Posts: 459 Karma: 4818038 Join Date: Dec 2010 Device: Nook, Nook Color, EVO3D, Surface RT, Galaxy S5, Surface 3	I'll be dropping our subscription. I can wait an extra day or two to recieve stuff, not a big deal. Streaming on Prime isn't supported on enough devices to make it a viable Netflix replacement for me. To be fair, I would be dropping it without the price increase. It's still a good value if you use what they offer.

03-13-2014, 10:52 AM	#159
peachiekene Fanatic Posts: 572 Karma: 1972282 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Hampton Roads, VA, USA Device: kobo aura one, htc 10, kobo glo hd	So iffy on whether or not to renew. I only signed up for the streaming service. The other stuff is a bonus, but not the main reason for signing up. This past holiday season, I actually ordered more from Walmart than Amazon because it was the same price/cheaper, faster shipping, and more convenient just to use their free shipping or ship to store option. $99 makes it more than Netflix (slightly).... so I'll have to weigh that against it. I'm not even sure what Netflix has anymore.

03-13-2014, 10:54 AM	#160
sirmaru Wizard Posts: 2,426 Karma: 6561538 Join Date: Nov 2007 Device: Kindle PW 2013, HDX 2013, Galaxy S5 2014	I'm keeping Amazon Prime. Saving on shipping costs for 2 day delivery says it all even for $ 99 per year. I also use Netflix for DVD and streaming movies. They beat Amazon on figuring out what I like best.

03-13-2014, 10:59 AM	#162
mycurlylocks Addict Posts: 239 Karma: 1455315 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: US Device: Kindle Paperwhite 2	I don't mind the increase. I order quite a bit from Amazon at least two shipments per week. I live in a rural area and Amazon has been a huge help for me. I would expect an increase, everything else has gone up in cost.

03-13-2014, 11:10 AM	#165
pl001 Evangelist Posts: 459 Karma: 4818038 Join Date: Dec 2010 Device: Nook, Nook Color, EVO3D, Surface RT, Galaxy S5, Surface 3	I can't stream it on WDLive or Chromecast and there is no native Android app. Their app on my current-gen Sony blu-ray player leaves a lot to be desired. It is possible to stream it through a browser, but that is rather clunky and doesn't easily stream to the TVs where I do most of my viewing. While I do have enough cables and devices to make it work where I need it it's just not worth the hassle compared to Netflix, which has good native apps on pretty much everything.