Official Netflix application released
CES 2009 wasn't all that much of a boon for Windows Mobile, but the announcement of an official Netflix application did generate a little excitement. And nearly a month later, that app has been released.
A quick run through the app shows that it works pretty well. You can search the Netflix library, add a movie to your queue, or add it to you instant queue (what, no Xbox add?). And, of course, you can view your queue and remove movies from it or change the delivery order. Click on a movie title and you get a synopsis. Or, for more movie reviews, give a listen to the WMExperts podcast for the latest with Dieter and Mal, and, ya know, some Windows Mobile talk.
Now if only Microsoft could whip up an app to find more time to actually watch movies.
Hit up the Mobile Manager for Netflix page here. More pics after the break. Just 'cause.
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Minsc says:
Wow, very nice app indeed. Based on Malatesta's recommendation, I tried out smartflix and man was it a miserable app. (sorry Mal) Horrible UI, slow, clunky, etc. This is way nicer!
I agree w/ previous poster, SmartFlicks, while useful, was a horribly clunky application. Not finger friendly at all either.
I'm going to give this a try post haste.
Also, not sure what the comment in the post about "what, no Xbox add?" means, as the Xbox client just looks at the same instant queue...
Phil Nickinson says:
Hmmmmm. Didn't instant and Xbox used to be two separate queue adds? I think you're right, though.
Phil Nickinson says:
Yep. Use the link in the post above. I had to log in using my Windows Live ID first, so couldn't link straight to the cab.
So I've installed in, and am just getting a "Failed to connect to the Internet" error, which is odd, since I'm also browsing the internet in Opera right now...
I just downloaded and installed it on my Treo 800w.....load it and just a black screen with ok and sign in below, nothing other than black screen? any ideas?
I dont see a cab file for OTA download. From the device the download link does not work. When I download to my desktop I get about 10 files that I have no idea what to do with. Anyone?
Phil Nickinson says:
Huh? I just tried it again and it worked fine. Did you try to unzip the cab or something?
This is Travis Corcoran, president of SmartFlix.com.
We are a how-to dvd rental service offering videos on topics like oil painting, programming, welding, blacksmithing, and more.
We have been in business since 2002.
Pyxis, the creator of the "Smart Flicks" piece of software, named their software that without doing a trademark search, and their trademark conflicts with out name.
I've been in touch with Todd Christy, CEO of Pyxis, and they have agreed to retract their software and not offer it under that name again.
If you have any questions, please contact us at info (at) smartflix.com.
Travis J I Corcoran, President
SmartFlix
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http://SmartFlix.com/
web's biggest how-to DVD rental store
The line about the movie reviews duing the podcast was hilarious.
Glad to see this type of innovation on the WM platform. I use iFlix on my iPod Touch and love it.
I'll see if this can become the substitute.
The interface is great , very finger friendly. I'll use it a bit and post back how well it works in daily use.
