Amazon Prime increasing rates (2 Viewers)

[jboss]

Pluto tv is the cord cutter go to, love it.

For now

 

[Zztop]

Pluto tv is the cord cutter go to, love it.

For now

Pluto is a FAST service "free, ad-supported television" so unless they offer a paid ad-free tier, I don't think it'll change much (other than adding more 'channels') I'm mostly commenting on this to mention they just announced a superbowl classics channel https://cordcuttersnews.com/pluto-tv-adds-a-new-channel-dedicated-to-classic-nfl-super-bowl-games/

 

[Zztop]

Meanwhile

Amazon Prime Video Slapped With Class Action Lawsuit Over Introduction of Ads | Cord Cutters News

Some Amazon Prime customer were angry enough at Prime Video’s introduction of ads that decided to take legal action. The retail giant is facing a proposed class action lawsuit filed on Friday that alleges it breached its terms of service and misled customers by introducing ads into Prime Video...

cordcuttersnews.com

They also disabled higher picture/sound quality settings (Amazon probably has to pay Dolby a licensing fee for each use, or something ...so I can see why they chopped it from the cheaper base tier - but on the other hand, kind of sucks to have to pay extra for something you used to have)

Amazon Prime Video won't offer Dolby Vision and Atmos on its ad-supported plan

Amazon isn't only interrupting its Prime Video subscribers' viewing experience with ads -- it's also removing their access to Dolby Vision and Atmos unless they pay $3 a month on top of their subscription fees.

www.engadget.com

 

[sfidc3]

I'm getting ready to cancel Prime Video, the ads are absolutely ridiculous....what exactly am I paying for?

 

[TheRealJRad]

I'm getting ready to cancel Prime Video, the ads are absolutely ridiculous....what exactly am I paying for?

Yea it’s going to be a “pay monthly when something is on” service for me after next renewal. I’m trying to wean off of getting everything off amazon anyway

 

[TheRealJRad]

It argues that those who've already paid for a year-long Prime subscription are expecting to enjoy an uninterrupted viewing experience as Amazon had promised. But since they're also affected by this recent development, Amazon is "depriving them of the reasonable expectations to which they are entitled." The class action is seeking at least $5 million in damages and is asking the court for an injunction "prohibiting [Amazon's] deceptive conduct."

Agreed. My renewal was before the announcement. I’m getting ripped off for almost an entire year.

 

[DaveXA]

Yea it’s going to be a “pay monthly when something is on” service for me after next renewal. I’m trying to wean off of getting everything off amazon anyway

Well, for the longest time, I had prime just for shipping. The other stuff were always extras for me. I've only used prime TV for a handful of shows like Jack Reacher. There's still some value with Amazon shopping and shipping, but it's not nearly the value it used to be because other companies have caught on. Amazon doesn't always have the best prices, and with everyone doing either free shipping, or free with a minimum purchase, Amazon loses that advantage. I'm getting close to cutting them entirely myself.

My wife still orders a lot off of Amazon so the free shipping actually still has value. We'll see.

 

[TheRealJRad]

Well, for the longest time, I had prime just for shipping. The other stuff were always extras for me. I've only used prime TV for a handful of shows like Jack Reacher. There's still some value with Amazon shopping and shipping, but it's not nearly the value it used to be because other companies have caught on. Amazon doesn't always have the best prices, and with everyone doing either free shipping, or free with a minimum purchase, Amazon loses that advantage. I'm getting close to cutting them entirely myself.

My wife still orders a lot off of Amazon so the free shipping actually still has value. We'll see.

I think you can still get free shipping over like $50 too, so really if you can wait you’re fine.

Though when my little extension/grabber broke yesterday, it was nice to have free overnight to replace it. It’s enough of a pain to be non weight bearing, not having that for 2+ days would make it that much worse.

 

[Grumpy Old Manatee]

Though when my little extension/grabber broke yesterday, it was nice to have free overnight to replace it. It’s enough of a pain to be non weight bearing, not having that for 2+ days would make it that much worse.

You referencing adult novelties?

 

[Rickboy]

found this chart

Right now, Disney is the only one I consider a must have since my son watches it all the time. I switch between Paramount and Netflix based on when a new Star Trek series is running. Hulu, Max, Peacock aren't even on my radar. AppleTV comes with the Apple One bundle that I primarily use for music, news, and iCloud storage. Really the only thing I've watched on it are the Foundation and Monarch series.

It's probably time to look whether I should keep or kill Amazon. The shipping has been getting more unreliable and I don't care at all about Prime Video. I barely use it.

 

[TheRealJRad]

You referencing adult novelties?

That is between me and my discreet packaging

 

[MarylandWHODAT]

Right now, Disney is the only one I consider a must have since my son watches it all the time. I switch between Paramount and Netflix based on when a new Star Trek series is running. Hulu, Max, Peacock aren't even on my radar. AppleTV comes with the Apple One bundle that I primarily use for music, news, and iCloud storage. Really the only thing I've watched on it are the Foundation and Monarch series.

It's probably time to look whether I should keep or kill Amazon. The shipping has been getting more unreliable and I don't care at all about Prime Video. I barely use it.

Both my kids are gone to college and we have Disney......and never use it. Not that my teenagers ever used it in high school either. Freely admit it was me for The Mandalorian. It is on the chopping block now though

We have Max through my son (college student), Netflix and Amazon. Hulu, Peacock and AppleTV are not a thought for us and I'm starting to get a little disgruntled with Amazon Prime. The whole ad's thing for more money p****s me off. Had the Amazon Music Unlimited until it started saying I wasn't logged on, had to sign up even though I was signed up. So, I cancelled Amazon Music, went with Spotify, for three dollars a month less I might add and now Prime may be going bye-bye.

 

[zeetes]

prime video sucks and should be free with or without a prime membership. if i could split the video part off and just pay for a shell of the delivery expectations of years past, it would be done.

 

[bonnjer]

I wonder what percentage of users pay for monthly service and don't use it even once? And do this for many months? I'm sure these services absolutely love that.