Netflix vs Lovefilm
Netflix vs Lovefilm – On the big screen
Most of Samsung’s new TVs have Netflix built-in, but there are plenty of other ways to add it to your lounge setup, including Apple TV, LG Blu-ray players and systems, Roku media streamers and any of the current-gen games consoles.
Sony, LG and Samsung all build Lovefilm into the vast majority of their web-connected TVs and home cinema devices.
Both Xbox and PS3 are kitted out for Lovefilm, too, with the Xbox getting a smartly laid-out, Kinect-enabled interface. Lovefilm's PS3 app is the poor relation, proving slow and troublesome in comparison – and you can't use the PS3 Blu-ray remote control with it, unlike Netflix's offering. Wii and Apple TV owners are out of luck, too.
Winner: it's a draw
Comments
CrisisWolf
1 year ago
Clearly missing one vital components.
Most of the LoveFilm library is extra at £2.50 to £3.50 on top of your subscription, where as NetFlix is all in for everything in their library.
I'd rather not pay £3.50 to LoveFilm for sub-DVD quality, I'd go to Apple or Google for that one off payment.
Arggers
1 year ago
I've got Lovefilm's usual subscription, rather than the streaming-only service.
It suits my needs thanks to the ability to hire games (great for the kids) and the discs (great so the missus can watch a DVD while in the kitchen)
Streaming is nothing more than a bonus for me but works fine through the PS3 when used, and at no extra charge. I'd be happier with a little more content, mind. It does take up the same tv as satellite though, so it is only a "if-there's-nothing-on-tv" option.
Perhaps if I ever bought a tablet I'd consider Netflix, but at the moment for £11 a month Lovefilm does all I need.
Damian_125
1 year ago
Knowhow Movies, a new VOD service, looks like it might just take on both... and win.
Bauermeister
5 weeks ago
If you go to www.unotelly.com - you can use their service to get access to Netflix US content - it's got much better content on it.