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DHagar
4/25/2016 4:08:07 PM
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Re: Amazon Has a Long Way to Go
@JohnBarnes, always appreciate your quality thinking! I don't believe we disagree on the goals. And I am not even sure we disagree or part ways on the process. What I believe is taking place in the present economy is that success (ie simplicity) is achieved through knowledge & aligned processes. I consider that (example of Apple) as requiring great expertise on the part of the provider to offer an elegant (ie simple to use) product. Yes, the thinking is being done for them in that they don't need to know algorithms, data science - as that is built in with the technology design. But the ability to build that design and consistently deliver competitive services requires knowledge on the part of the provider.
I see that as what Amazon is doing and I consider that a transformation in business and new service models.
dlr5288
4/25/2016 7:46:12 PM
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Amazon vs Netflix
I can definitley see Amazon becoming the next Netflix. I do think, however that it's going to take some time. Netflix is such a huge name and very popular today. I think with the prices and the new things that Amazon is offering they could move forward and take away Netflix costumers.
faryl
4/25/2016 7:56:04 PM
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Re: Amazon Has a Long Way to Go
I agree.
The other thing I don't like about Prime is that it's a mixture of free and paid content.
While that has the benefit of meaning a larger library, I hate when I think something I want to watch is available only to find out I have to buy/rent it. I'd rather use iTunes if I am going to pay for it.
afwriter
4/25/2016 8:23:33 PM
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Re: Amazon Has a Long Way to Go
That just reminded me of someone who is being left out of this conversation. When it comes to paid content I always use Vudu because it keeps my entire collection in one place. If Walmart started offering a streaming service through Vudu Netflix could actually be in trouble. I doubt that they ever will though given the failure of both blockbuster and redbox streaming.
elizabethv
4/26/2016 7:35:07 AM
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Re: Amazon Has a Long Way to Go
@faryl You should be able to see a banner across the corner of the content you want to watch if it falls under the category of Prime. I agree, it's pretty annoying when you want to watch something only find it out it isn't Prime. But ever since they added the banner, telling the difference has been significantly easier.
elizabethv
4/26/2016 8:08:20 AM
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Re: Amazon Has a Long Way to Go
@vnewman you actually end up paying more to just stream than you do for all of the benefits of Prime. So it definitely seems crazy why anyone would choose to just stream when you can get free shipping on items at the same time, for less money. But realistically, I've made similar decisions when a large, one time payment was just completely out of reach for me financially, and a relatively small, month-to-month payment made more sense. Granted I don't make this decision where Prime is concerned, but I can still see why someone would go that route.
dlr5288
4/26/2016 6:30:16 PM
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Re: Amazon Has a Long Way to Go
Yes good point, I'm the same way.
I understand why some things are free and why some have to be purchased. It brings in more kinds of costumers, but it's annoying when you'e used to something being free and then realize you have to buy something else in order to watch it. I'd also rather purchase things off of iTunes.
freehe
4/26/2016 8:37:46 PM
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Amazon
Competition is good but Amazon is just starting out. Netflix customers are loyal and aren't going to switch anytime soon. It will take a few years for Amazon to develop good original content as well as movies that customers want to see. Their catalog is subpar right now. Netflix has nothing to worry about for now but they better keep developing new betters or they will how a low quarter like Apple just did.
DHagar
4/26/2016 9:25:47 PM
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Re: Amazon
@freehe, exactly, I fully agree.
If Netflix keeps its competitive edge and delivers the quality content, they will have the ability to stay in the lead. Amazon can create new tiers and delivery levels - which they are good at - but if Netflix adapts and continues to have a better content/mix, the customers will stay with them. Note: They may have to look at some new options for pricing in the long run if the pricing models change and customers begin to move away from the current models.
mpouraryan
4/28/2016 11:14:08 PM
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Re: Amazon
I have just been catching on Amazon's Results and all I could muster is: wow!! They can afford to be bold--Netflix should be afraid...really afraid!!!
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