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Netflix shows off new and improved "watch now"
Netflix is showing off a new version of their browser-based "watch now" feature at the Mix '07 conference in Las Vegas. By building the new feature with Microsoft Silverlight, Netflix has expanded the feature set, as well as building compatibility for alternate browser like Firefox, and operating systems like Mac OS X.
Basically, the program transforms your browser window into a complete movie-viewing interface with DVD-like functionality. You can:
Basically, the program transforms your browser window into a complete movie-viewing interface with DVD-like functionality. You can:
- Fast forward and rewind
- Browse by chapter
- Double-click to make the movie play in full-screen
- Add movies to your Netflix Queue
- Rate movies
- Find similar movies through Netflix
Comments
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Subscribe to commentsJasonMay 2nd 2007 8:43AM
Go Microsoft!
Go SilverLight!
JamesMay 2nd 2007 1:51PM
Never thought I'd read a piece where a Microsoft product is praised for cross-platform support, especially when its supposed competitor (Flash, right?) is from Adobe...
Good work!
DannyMay 2nd 2007 4:19PM
This is really damned cool. I love how you can sync up with friends and chat during the movie!
alexMay 3rd 2007 9:08AM
just tryed it on my Mac...Didnt work
MikeMay 3rd 2007 2:20PM
I actually tried the Windows/IE version last night and really enjoyed it. Very easy, good quality, and fast. I can't wait for this to go live and work on my Mac.
DRMay 13th 2007 11:37AM
Now that is seriously cool! Microsoft may have something with Silverlight.
colorthisJun 25th 2007 12:01PM
BETA doesn't work on Macs. Anyone have any luck? Disappointing but not surprising.