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0 pointsw1ntermute13y ago0 comments

I guess you're in the minority then. Most people are more than happy with Netflix.

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I don't think he is, and you don't have any data to back up your assertion. I bought a Fire as a gift for a relative specifically because that relative wanted to use it as a gateway to Amazon content, consuming books and videos. Yes, it offers less than the Galaxy, but here's something to be said about creating a streamlined and simple interface to a couple of succinct choices, rather than overwhelming the user with too much choice. So, while personally, I'd agree with you and purchase a Galaxy over a Fire (I don't want either one, but theoretically), I don't agree that it's what the majority of consumers want, at least not without some data showing that.

w1ntermuteOP13y ago

> I don't think he is, and you don't have any data to back up your assertion.

No, I don't, but in my personal experience, I know a TON of people who use Netflix, but almost no one who uses Amazon Prime Video. Amazon hasn't shared any usage data, so it's hard to say for sure.

Edit: here is some data[1]:

> Last week, a report from broadband service company Sandvine pegged Netflix’s share of Internet traffic at 33 percent, with Amazon at 1.8 percent.

Sounds like Netflix is far and away in the lead. On the basis of what data were you making the assertion that MatthewPhillips isn't in the minority?

In fact, I know many people who have Amazon Prime Video access because of their Prime subscriptions, but don't even know Prime Video exists. You said you have one relative who likes Prime streaming. But how many people do you know who use Netflix? I don't think the number is comparable.

That said, there's nothing inherently wrong with Prime Video, but there's nothing wrong with Netflix either. They're both pretty good, but Amazon hasn't really got the mindshare in that market, compared to Netflix.

> Yes, it offers less than the Galaxy, but here's something to be said about creating a streamlined and simple interface to a couple of succinct choices, rather than overwhelming the user with too much choice.

It's also a bad idea to have "buggy and sluggish" software.[0]. Another choice quote from the linked review: "I'm not entirely convinced that Amazon has such good ideas about functionality and workflow, which makes for some confusing moments when trying to get around."

It sounds to me like the Kindle Fire has anything but a "streamlined and simple interface". I'm not too surprised - Amazon's cluttered website shows that it really needs to hire some UX experts. Getting around the site is a total pain in the ass. The only reason I still use it to buy stuff is because of the low prices and Prime shipping.

> I don't agree that it's what the majority of consumers want, at least not without some data showing that.

Well, this whole conversation started as a result of a post on XDA-Devs about rooting the Kindle Fire. If you're going to do that, you already don't fall into the "majority of consumers" category.

Moreover, like I said, you can simply sideload the Prime Videos APK on the Nexus 7.

0: http://www.theverge.com/2012/9/11/3317586/kindle-fire-hd-rev...

1: http://allthingsd.com/20121116/netflix-ceo-amazon-losing-up-...

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