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How to (finally) stream Netflix movies on a Mac
The rumors are true: Netflix is beta-testing a new a streaming movie player based on Microsoft Silverlight. As you may have read on Download Squad earlier this week, the new Silverlight-based player is compatible with Microsoft's DRM scheme, which means that, yes, you can finally watch Netflix instantly on your Mac. For Windows users, the player may be an upgrade, but for Mac users, it's a whole new feature.
To try the new player, you'll have to opt in. The first time you try to watch a movie, you'll be prompted to install Silverlight if you don't already have it. From there, you're good to go. Netflix warns that once you opt in, you can only use the Silverlight player, even on other machines. They also mention that the selection of movies for the new player is limited, but I didn't have trouble finding or playing any of the movies I tested.
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Subscribe to commentsMarina MartinNov 1st 2008 3:28PM
I was wary of opting in because if it was buggy I'd be unable to go back to the original player ... but last night, half-asleep, I joined the beta on impulse. I've had zero trouble - I tried a few different movies and all started playing properly. It might be my imagination but a few extra titles appeared to be available (like Mars Attacks) instantly that were not before.
FredricNov 1st 2008 5:32PM
works for me as well. does beta means they are still working on quality issues...or is this as good as its going to get?
the nbc silverlight quality seemed to be a tad bit better. i know they could improve it as the quality from hulu.com is better.
i also like the fast-forward, rewind 'thumbnail preview'.
jccalhounNov 2nd 2008 10:37AM
I switched over to the silverlight version on windows and even though they don't say it Opera works as well (I used the mask as Firefox feature).