netflix non-instant viewing

[larry7995]

I tried to view a 90s series called Earth 2 tonight from Netflix, it said my internet connection was too slow and it would take 56 minutes before it would play. So then I cancelled it and went to speedtest.net and checked my speed, I was getting 19M download which is really fast. I hate Netflix says that its MY connection speed problem when it's the Netflix servers' inability to handle the demand. Anyone else have a similar experience with the Netflix Instant service?

[dronezero]

I hear a lot of people complain about it, but I have never had a problem. It's worked perfectly for me every time, and as of late I have been watching something almost every day.

[fmw]

My connection really is too slow. Broadband isn't available out here in the boonies so we use satellite which very crowded for the amount of available bandwidth. I can't watch Netflix on demand either. The movie will start right away but stop after a few minutes. Video on demand is not going to be useable technology for me, I'm afraid.

[larry7995]

My connection really is too slow. Broadband isn't available out here in the boonies so we use satellite which very crowded for the amount of available bandwidth. I can't watch Netflix on demand either. The movie will start right away but stop after a few minutes. Video on demand is not going to be useable technology for me, I'm afraid.
Not only that but if your satellite provider is WildBlue, they cap a customer's amount of monthly downloads and video streaming would cause a customer to go over their limit quick.
I'd rather watch Netflix DVDs on my 61" anyway :)

[cbraver]

My only problem with Netflix Instant has been their selection. They put the worst movies on there, haha.