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I always just grab my phone and check online stuff during ads. So ads are not an issue for me,
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Originally Posted by andicus
(Post 14674208)
^And it's infuriating that they can change the perk, when you've already paid for it.
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Originally Posted by Decker
(Post 14674275)
On the other hand, they did just add sassy Alexa with a new voice. So there’s that.
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Originally Posted by fujishig
(Post 14674285)
Which it seems like you'll have to end up paying for as soon as she's out of beta...
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How come when I go to my FireTV input, it’s automatically showing me live sports games when I never even opened the app? And, isn’t wasting my screen or juice of the TV? I mean it’s odd. I’m not logged in and these events are just playing automatically. Is this normal?
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Originally Posted by OldBoy
(Post 14680133)
How come when I go to my FireTV input, it’s automatically showing me live sports games when I never even opened the app? And, isn’t wasting my screen or juice of the TV? I mean it’s odd. I’m not logged in and these events are just playing automatically. Is this normal?
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Figured as much. So annoying.
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I think I figured out a way to not get interrupted by commercials while watching a movie. If you forward through the movie before really watching it, the commercials stop the forwarding and display. You don't have to fast forward, just skip to a segment after each commercial and the previously skipped commercial will play. Do this until the end of the movie and then start watching it again. The commercials have already been seen so they won't interrupt the movie.
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Originally Posted by X
(Post 14695147)
I think I figured out a way to not get interrupted by commercials while watching a movie. If you forward through the movie before really watching it, the commercials stop the forwarding and display. You don't have to fast forward, just skip to a segment after each commercial and the previously skipped commercial will play. Do this until the end of the movie and then start watching it again. The commercials have already been seen so they won't interrupt the movie.
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Originally Posted by Spiderbite
(Post 14695159)
Or just pay 3 bucks a month.
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I used to get two-day guaranteed shipping and no commercials for half of what I pay now (I think). Now, I get commercials and can't get most packages for 6 days, despite one of their depots being 7 miles from my house (I drive by it 6-8 times a week).
Honestly, the only reason I still have it is because I can pay one time for the year and be done. If it was monthly, I would have canceled a while back. Streaming is the only thing I still use, and that is sporadic. A couple of my kids use it and purchase more than I want them to (they both live out in the country, so it is convenient). My wife does e-books, but otherwise I do not purchase online content. EDIT: Not quite half, but close . . . https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/dvdtalk...939246a88e.jpg Looks like we are due for another $20 hike this year. |
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Yeah if I had those issues I would never use them or pay for Prime either.
Luckily my area gets a lot of same day/next day deliveries still which keeps me on there for basic stuff, but it's getting harder to justify every year. |
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Originally Posted by RichC2
(Post 14695766)
Yeah if I had those issues I would never use them or pay for Prime either.
Luckily my area gets a lot of same day/next day deliveries still which keeps me on there for basic stuff, but it's getting harder to justify every year. |
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Originally Posted by Abob Teff
(Post 14695185)
I used to get two-day guaranteed shipping and no commercials for half of what I pay now (I think)...
EDIT: Not quite half, but close . . . https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/dvdtalk...939246a88e.jpg Meanwhile, to adjust that $79 in 2005 to 2025 dollars, it'd be about $134 https://www.bls.gov/data/inflation_calculator.htm So it's outpaced inflation, but just barely. |
Re: The Amazon Prime Streaming Thread
Just got this email. Money grab incoming. -rolleyes-
Hello, Thank you for being a Prime Video Ad Free subscriber. We're writing to let you know that on April 10, 2026, Prime Video Ad Free will become Prime Video Ultra with enhanced viewing features, and your subscription price will increase to $4.99/month. If you are a Prime Annual plan member, you can also switch to an annual Ultra subscription for $45.99/year (23% annual savings). Prime Video Ultra elevates your Prime Video experience with these features*: Ad-free streaming: Watch Prime movies and TV shows without interruptions 4K UHD video: Stunning clarity in four times the resolution of HD Dolby Atmos: Immersive spatial sound, creating a cinematic experience 100 downloads for licensed content: Even more offline viewing options [up from 25] 5 concurrent streams: Perfect for larger households [up from 3] From 05-04-2026, your subscription will automatically renew at $4.99/month, unless you cancel. No action is needed to continue your subscription and you can cancel at any time here. We hope you enjoy watching Prime Originals, live sports, and more on Prime Video. |
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Originally Posted by spiderbite
(Post 14695159)
or just pay
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The commercials are getting unbearable too, right on schedule.
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Bezos is going to get that $80 million bribe he gave Trump for the Melania movie back.
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Originally Posted by stvn1974
(Post 14717085)
Bezos is going to get that $80 million bride he gave Trump for the Melania movie back.
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/dvdtalk...3f5350545c.jpg |
Re: The Amazon Prime Streaming Thread
I bought the Super Mario Brothers movie on Prime Video with some GC credits thinking that it would easily transfer to Movies Anywhere
5 hours have passed and it's still only sitting in Prime video. Had not transferred over to MA. Has this title been removed or something? I tried disconnecting and reconnecting Prime Video to MA and it still doesn't show up. Any thoughts? |
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Since I didn't hit play, I cancelled it and got a refund. Really weird that it didn't work.
Are Prime Video purchases still working on MA? Has anyone had any troubles? |
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Originally Posted by DJariya
(Post 14717223)
Since I didn't hit play, I cancelled it and got a refund. Really weird that it didn't work.
Are Prime Video purchases still working on MA? Has anyone had any troubles? |
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Also, I have The Super Mario Bros movie, but it's the Bonus X-ray edition that ported to Amazon.
Maybe the one version that's on sale is Amazon exclusive and doesn't port?
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Originally Posted by DJariya
(Post 14717223)
Since I didn't hit play, I cancelled it and got a refund. Really weird that it didn't work.
Are Prime Video purchases still working on MA? Has anyone had any troubles? |
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