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So I am loving the new netflix streaming service with the latest 360 update.
What I am bummed about is that my speed to the service is so variable. Sometimes when the move is loading up it is full blast (all 5 bars) and then last night I sat down to catch up on some Heroes and it was only 2 bars. Is anyone else using it? Are you getting the same results?
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My issues has always been the format of streaming. Maybe you can enlighten me.
IE. Look at the YOUTUBE way to download and view the movies there. It can instantly be rewinded, etc... But then you look at HULU and it's different, can't instantly jump back and forth, etc....
Probably totally off subject here, but why is that? That pisses me off, specifically because I am on high speed wireless card and it's variable inconsistent speeds. So I'll be watching something on hulu and it'll spurt in and out, I wish they would make it like viewing in youtube.
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Let me be your hero.
I'm not sure how to do it on the 360 - but here is a Netflix hack for the PC.
When watching a streaming video - after the video loads and the movie starts - click anywhere on the screen. Then press Shift+B and a very small drop down box will open in the bottom right of your screen. This will allow you to force Netflix to stream at a certain bandwidth. Usually the options are 500kb, 1000kb, 1600kb, and 2200kb.
I'm sure this exists when streaming on the 360 - you just need to find out how to access it.
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