RickAns
Dedicated Member
Hi,
I'm wondering if there are any Amazon Prime video users here. I have some questions and not finding the answers on their website.
-Is there a difference between Amazon Prime and Amazon Prime Video? Get the impression it might be two different things.
-About the options when mousing over a movie video icon: What is with Rent for X amount of $, Buy for an even more amount of $ and then Watch for zero $ with (checkmark) Prime?
1) Are they streaming a low grade quality for free and you have to pay extra for the HD version?
2) Do you get to download the pay for HD ones to watch whenever? If downloaded what format are they in? Are you forced to use their special player? If restrictions on watching and for some prices mentioned it would make sense to buy the DVD or Blueray used / new. For example, Iron Man 2 - $4 HD Rent, $20 to HD Buy, $0 to watch. For $20 I'd rather just buy the DVD!
- Seems like there are Channels that you pay extra for to watch their content.
- Is there a BBC channel So I can watch great UK TV? Want to see Peaky Blinders series 5 (which is currently out I think) instead of waiting months for Netflix or buying DVD? I tried searching but nothing came up.
- Amazon is releasing The Expanse season 4 in December which I would like to watch via Amazon instead of waiting months for Netflix or buying DVD.
Not sure what Amazon service to subscribe to view it.
I plan to buy the DVD or Blueray of both Peaky and Expanse current series when available to complete my collection. Would be nice to watch the episodes in the meantime.
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What are your thoughts on Britbox, AcornTV or others for watching British shows in the US? Do they have modern and classic Brit TV like what we care about? I can peal this question off into another thread if need be. Seeking viewing options.
Thanks
Rick
I'm wondering if there are any Amazon Prime video users here. I have some questions and not finding the answers on their website.
-Is there a difference between Amazon Prime and Amazon Prime Video? Get the impression it might be two different things.
-About the options when mousing over a movie video icon: What is with Rent for X amount of $, Buy for an even more amount of $ and then Watch for zero $ with (checkmark) Prime?
1) Are they streaming a low grade quality for free and you have to pay extra for the HD version?
2) Do you get to download the pay for HD ones to watch whenever? If downloaded what format are they in? Are you forced to use their special player? If restrictions on watching and for some prices mentioned it would make sense to buy the DVD or Blueray used / new. For example, Iron Man 2 - $4 HD Rent, $20 to HD Buy, $0 to watch. For $20 I'd rather just buy the DVD!
- Seems like there are Channels that you pay extra for to watch their content.
- Is there a BBC channel So I can watch great UK TV? Want to see Peaky Blinders series 5 (which is currently out I think) instead of waiting months for Netflix or buying DVD? I tried searching but nothing came up.
- Amazon is releasing The Expanse season 4 in December which I would like to watch via Amazon instead of waiting months for Netflix or buying DVD.
Not sure what Amazon service to subscribe to view it.
I plan to buy the DVD or Blueray of both Peaky and Expanse current series when available to complete my collection. Would be nice to watch the episodes in the meantime.
---
What are your thoughts on Britbox, AcornTV or others for watching British shows in the US? Do they have modern and classic Brit TV like what we care about? I can peal this question off into another thread if need be. Seeking viewing options.
Thanks
Rick