If you're in the market for an HDTV, and you can't survive without your
Netflix account, we've got some great news to share. Netflix, Demand
Media and ON Networks have teamed up to provide instant streaming
content to Internet-connected BRAVIA HDTVs and older BRAVIA HDTVs that
are compatible with the company's Internet Video platform.
Starting this Fall, Netflix members will be able to instantly watch
more than 12,000 movies
and TV episodes on Sony BRAVIA Internet Video-capable HDTVs and on
previous BRAVIA models compatible with
Sony's BRAVIA Internet Video
Link module. We're told that movies and TV programs can be viewed
through a queue-based user interface, and members can add shows to
their wish list on the
Netflix website.
Strangely, Netflix and Sony didn't bother to add Netflix streaming to
Sony's PlayStation 3, a perplexing decision for sure. The two have
already shown their ability to interact together, so we know it's
possible. Granted, there are some hacks and workarounds to stream
Netflix on the PS3, but official support is always welcome. C'mon guys,
make it happen--we can't take the tease!