Ever since Netflix was introduced, the demand for cable TV
has been plummeting. If Netflix were to be a TV network, then it would be the
15th most-watched network next to Fox, NCBC and CNN.
According to Richard Greenfield, an analysts for the
investment research site BTIG, “Netflix had more hours of viewing in October
than FX, HGTV and History and had more than twice the viewer hours of CNN,
Discovery, MSNBC and BET.”
Despite of the popularity Netflix is receiving, it still has
it's advantages and disadvantages.
Netflix is an online application that provides its subscribers
with access to thousands of TV shows and movies. It’s convenient because
computers, iPads, smartphones and even Xboxs are able to gain access to Netflix.
However, Netflix’s movie database does not satisfy a few of its users as they complain that the database isn't updated frequently enough.
Although the app doesn’t have a set maintenance schedule, many users have mentioned
it goes down for maintenance at different hours almost every day.
Cable on the other hand, is a rather traditional approach to
television. It is able to offer it’s viewers with HD and live updates on what’s
happening in the world. Unlike internet based video streaming apps, cable won’t
be cut out during a storm.
Personally, I tend to use Cable TV more because I like to
watch the newest documentaries or shows whenever they are broadcasted whereas on Netflix i would have to wait for it to be streamed and uploaded. If I ever want to watch
a movie, I would either search for it online or borrow it from a friend. I feel as if
it’s unnecessary to spend a couple of dollars each month to subscribe for a
movie app when I can get the same service for a lesser price.
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Quotes taken from:
http://universe.byu.edu/beta/2013/03/12/netflix-hulu-plus-or-cable-tv/
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