Netflix

Overview

The Netflix Media Center add-in is a 10-ft interface for accessing the Netflix Watch Instantly library, as well as your DVD Queue. While many devices have a Watch Instantly app, very few let you manage your queue as well.  The cost for streaming instantly is $7.99/month. The streaming library has a wide variety of movies and TV shows, but very few new releases. Starting in September 2011, the fee for mail-in discs (which have a newer and more complete selection) is an additional 7.99, at the least.

Installation

Netflix will automatically install as a tile on your Windows Media Center Start screen, in the Movies section. If you have a new OS installation, and still don't see it, you can force a download by going to Tasks>Settings>General>Automatic Update Options, and manually updating.[1]

Pros and Cons of Watch Instantly

PROS:

     Unlimited - Watch all the movies that you want for $8/month
   Integrates into windows media center
   Video is good quality (depending on connection speed)
   Audio is good quality
   Conveinence - Instant access to movie library and thousands of movies
   No late fees
   Free One Month Trial

CONS:

    Very dependant on your pc's hardware
   Very dependant on your internet connection speed.
   Poor selection of NEW releases
   No closed-captioning

Netflix, Inc. [2]