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little_kitty
Joined: 23 Jul 2009
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 Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2009 10:56 am Post subject: Netflix in Korea |
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| Has anyone tried to view Netflix instant-watch movies in Korea? I know certain sites don't work overseas... |
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TK421
Joined: 05 Aug 2009
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| Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2009 2:50 pm Post subject: |
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| I've wondered about that as well. I mean, it's a fairly cheap option for watching movies over there. And what's even better, Netflix's contract with Microsoft is coming to an end and they're going to bring netflix to ALL consoles, not just xbox, which is good news for someone like me that only has a ps3. |
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zstar5000
Joined: 23 Feb 2009
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| Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2009 3:02 pm Post subject: |
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It's a no go. Netflix checks your IP address to see if you're in N. America. Up until last March or so you could use the Xbox, but they closed that loophole.
The only option that I'm aware of is to use an IP proxy program (Hotspot Shield, etc.) on your computer. Downside is that the transfer rate is very slow and in my experience it ends up being more frustrating than anything else. I just download movies now. |
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crossmr
Joined: 22 Nov 2008
Location: Hwayangdong, Seoul
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| Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2009 5:12 pm Post subject: |
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| I mean, it's a fairly cheap option for watching movies over there. |
Bittorrent is cheaper. |
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Shauneyz
Joined: 26 May 2008
Location: The land of Nod
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| Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2009 7:51 pm Post subject: |
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| crossmr wrote: |
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| I mean, it's a fairly cheap option for watching movies over there. |
Bittorrent is cheaper. |
with a movie selection that's not nearly as vast |
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Bloopity Bloop
Joined: 26 Apr 2009
Location: Seoul yo
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| Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2009 9:51 pm Post subject: |
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| Shauneyz wrote: |
| crossmr wrote: |
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| I mean, it's a fairly cheap option for watching movies over there. |
Bittorrent is cheaper. |
with a movie selection that's not nearly as vast |
you must be joking... right? |
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waynehead
Joined: 18 Apr 2006
Location: Jongno
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| Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2009 10:12 pm Post subject: |
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| Once you learn how to use torrents you'll never need anything else... |
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crossmr
Joined: 22 Nov 2008
Location: Hwayangdong, Seoul
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| Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2009 10:59 pm Post subject: |
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| Bloopity Bloop wrote: |
| Shauneyz wrote: |
| crossmr wrote: |
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| I mean, it's a fairly cheap option for watching movies over there. |
Bittorrent is cheaper. |
with a movie selection that's not nearly as vast |
you must be joking... right? |
I can only imagine that post was part of his audition for Gag Concert. |
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SHANE02
Joined: 04 Jun 2003
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| Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2009 6:10 am Post subject: |
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| Choosing a movie to download takes 10 x longer than downloading it. There is Too Much choice. |
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benji
Joined: 21 Jul 2009
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| Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2009 6:12 am Post subject: |
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| Bloopity Bloop wrote: |
| Shauneyz wrote: |
| crossmr wrote: |
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| I mean, it's a fairly cheap option for watching movies over there. |
Bittorrent is cheaper. |
with a movie selection that's not nearly as vast |
you must be joking... right? |
What are some torrent sites good for downloading older movies? |
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crossmr
Joined: 22 Nov 2008
Location: Hwayangdong, Seoul
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| Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2009 6:42 am Post subject: |
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| benji wrote: |
What are some torrent sites good for downloading older movies? |
Karagarga has a ridiculous catalog of old and obscure movies. A lot of private torrent sites keep old torrents a live, so old movies can live a long time there (or get reseeded very quickly) |
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dalem
Joined: 30 Dec 2008
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| Posted: Sat Oct 03, 2009 4:32 am Post subject: |
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Yeah, my bf and i wanted to get a netflix account here and do things legit, but it doesn't work in South Korea. Very sad  As a result, we're usually forced into downloading... Surf the Chanel is okay i guess. |
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buji
Joined: 22 Apr 2006
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| Posted: Sat Oct 03, 2009 7:05 am Post subject: |
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| this is why people "pirate" - lack of legitimate options |
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