Re: Amazon Prime -- Anyone use it?
Posted: Sun Oct 09, 2016 6:46 pm
Not live in Canada obviously.
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Yeah I'm using Prime because I got 6 months free, and then I needed a photo storage place so I am using the amazon drive (with upgraded storage for videos). Their app sucks for syncing, but whatever costwise it's about the same as their competitors and I get Prime for free.tjg_marantz wrote:Not live in Canada obviously.
That'll happen every time when you order a tequila-filled squirt gun. Typically, it's less hassle to just order an empty one and fill it yourself, but I guess if that means also ordering tequila from Amazon, you're not really seeing an improvement.Blackhawk wrote: An item, a $20 toy, was sent requiring a signature for delivery. Oh, and there was no mention of this on the site anywhere. This is the only time, in all of those orders, that this has happened. And yes, the item was shipped by Amazon, not a seller.
Well, there you go. The bobble was obviously authentic and therefore radioactive, which means hazardous substance which means SIGNATURE REQUIRED!Blackhawk wrote:It was a Fallout bobblehead. It was filled with nothing but bobble.
Not on PC, no.El Guapo wrote:Just to confirm, there is no way to download Amazon videos (with Prime or otherwise) to a computer for viewing offline on (say) a long plane ride, correct? That only works with phones and tablets?
Now they have warehouses popping up like Starbucks. A big-assed one opened up in the suburb I live in. Another big-assed one opened in a suburb 10 minutes away. Now they just announced 2 more warehouses opening in a suburb about 15 minutes away.Octavious wrote:I did all my Christmas shopping in like 10 minutes. God bless Amazon. Well except for the whole torturing their warehouse employees part. But no stores!
Correct... One of the downsides.El Guapo wrote:Just to confirm, there is no way to download Amazon videos (with Prime or otherwise) to a computer for viewing offline on (say) a long plane ride, correct? That only works with phones and tablets?
I think that's also only for phone and tablets.Punisher wrote:Correct... One of the downsides.El Guapo wrote:Just to confirm, there is no way to download Amazon videos (with Prime or otherwise) to a computer for viewing offline on (say) a long plane ride, correct? That only works with phones and tablets?
Not sure if it matter, but Netflix just started offering limit items for download..
Clearly the +1 to the deliveryman's intelligence made him realize he should keep it for himself.Blackhawk wrote:It was a Fallout bobblehead. It was filled with nothing but bobble.
Amazon is actually way ahead of the pack in terms of warehouse automaton. Those jobs won't be around longJeff V wrote:Now they have warehouses popping up like Starbucks. A big-assed one opened up in the suburb I live in. Another big-assed one opened in a suburb 10 minutes away. Now they just announced 2 more warehouses opening in a suburb about 15 minutes away.Octavious wrote:I did all my Christmas shopping in like 10 minutes. God bless Amazon. Well except for the whole torturing their warehouse employees part. But no stores!
Every street corner seems to have signs from staffing agencies inviting people to apply for warehouse jobs (some of those jobs would be at my company, who has a big-assed warehouse a few blocks from Amazon). The Aurora, IL Amazon warehouses are going to create more than 1000 jobs for Trump supporters. I'm not sure there are that many in this area though; might have to start busing them in from more deplorable parts of the metro area.
Except that it was Lockpicking.Ralph-Wiggum wrote:Clearly the +1 to the deliveryman's intelligence made him realize he should keep it for himself.Blackhawk wrote:It was a Fallout bobblehead. It was filled with nothing but bobble.
So much content, so little discretionary time.UPDATED Prime Music: Over one million more songs and thousands of new playlists and stations have been added to your unlimited music streaming access.
UPDATED Prime Photos: Unlimited photo storage you can share with up to five people through the newly added Prime Photos Family Vault.
ADDED Audible Channels: Unlimited listening to comedy, news, and original audio series through Audible.
ADDED Prime Reading: Unlimited reading of over a thousand books, current issue magazines, comics, and Kindle Singles on any device – including your phone, tablet, or Kindle.
ADDED Twitch Prime: Ad-free viewing on Twitch, a free Twitch channel subscription every month, exclusive access to free game content, and more.
ADDED Amazon Music Unlimited: $2/month discount for Prime members on an Amazon Music Unlimited subscription, with access to tens of millions of songs.
ADDED Access to Amazon Channels: Prime members can subscribe to premium video channels like HBO, SHOWTIME, and STARZ.
Damnit why can't we have nice things? You should see the selection on the canadian video portion... Oof.Moliere wrote:Added benefits:
So much content, so little discretionary time.UPDATED Prime Music: Over one million more songs and thousands of new playlists and stations have been added to your unlimited music streaming access.
UPDATED Prime Photos: Unlimited photo storage you can share with up to five people through the newly added Prime Photos Family Vault.
ADDED Audible Channels: Unlimited listening to comedy, news, and original audio series through Audible.
ADDED Prime Reading: Unlimited reading of over a thousand books, current issue magazines, comics, and Kindle Singles on any device – including your phone, tablet, or Kindle.
ADDED Twitch Prime: Ad-free viewing on Twitch, a free Twitch channel subscription every month, exclusive access to free game content, and more.
ADDED Amazon Music Unlimited: $2/month discount for Prime members on an Amazon Music Unlimited subscription, with access to tens of millions of songs.
ADDED Access to Amazon Channels: Prime members can subscribe to premium video channels like HBO, SHOWTIME, and STARZ.
I'd gladly use Prime Music if they'd add any music I listen too.Moliere wrote:Added benefits:
So much content, so little discretionary time.UPDATED Prime Music: Over one million more songs and thousands of new playlists and stations have been added to your unlimited music streaming access.
UPDATED Prime Photos: Unlimited photo storage you can share with up to five people through the newly added Prime Photos Family Vault.
ADDED Audible Channels: Unlimited listening to comedy, news, and original audio series through Audible.
ADDED Prime Reading: Unlimited reading of over a thousand books, current issue magazines, comics, and Kindle Singles on any device – including your phone, tablet, or Kindle.
ADDED Twitch Prime: Ad-free viewing on Twitch, a free Twitch channel subscription every month, exclusive access to free game content, and more.
ADDED Amazon Music Unlimited: $2/month discount for Prime members on an Amazon Music Unlimited subscription, with access to tens of millions of songs.
ADDED Access to Amazon Channels: Prime members can subscribe to premium video channels like HBO, SHOWTIME, and STARZ.
Yeah... I just cancelled after the trial for this reason. Still no Transparent season 3, either. I was annoyed they saw fit to bill my credit card the $80+ without so much as an email notification. Yeah, I'm sure it was clearly stated in the fine print when I signed up for the trial, but still rubs me the wrong way. Luckily I was able to cancel and get a full refund.tjg_marantz wrote: Damnit why can't we have nice things? You should see the selection on the canadian video portion... Oof.
I souldn't complain as they just added it but crikey, it's pretty bare. Not even season 2 of High Castle yet...
Slight understatement.Kasey Chang wrote:I use Prime Reading quite a bit.
Is that just with Prime music, or with the unlimited Amazon Music service? I know that the selection on Prime Music is very restricted, but Amazon Music Unlimited has a ton more stuff. (Which makes sense, since Prime is a free feature, while you pay extra for Amazon Music Unlimited.) I don't know pricing on Google Music, but it might be worth checking into the Amazon pricing (you get a discount for having Prime, plus there is a family option).Xmann wrote:I'd gladly use Prime Music if they'd add any music I listen too.
A quick look at metal and they only have 1 Iron Maiden album? 1 Gojira, 4 Slayer albums?
I'll stick to Google Music where I have everything and with 1 price my wife and son can use it too.
That's pretty much our deal too. Although I do watch a couple original series and an occasional movie. We order something, weekly, so the free shipping pays for itself for us.Paingod wrote:Man, for all we order, simply getting free shipping pays for the subscription in a month or so. Everything else is gravy. I don't even utilize the reading offers (still working through the Wheel of Time on my new Kindle), and I don't think my wife is using the Prime Audio, but probably should. Neither of us care much for Prime Original Series, but the kids love a couple of their original kid's shows.
If we go shopping now, it's so we can physically look at items we intend to buy online for 20% less.
I'll look into the unlimited more and see if it'll work for us. I'm in the cord cutting thing right now and if I could cut back a few dollars from Google, I'd be in.ImLawBoy wrote:Is that just with Prime music, or with the unlimited Amazon Music service? I know that the selection on Prime Music is very restricted, but Amazon Music Unlimited has a ton more stuff. (Which makes sense, since Prime is a free feature, while you pay extra for Amazon Music Unlimited.) I don't know pricing on Google Music, but it might be worth checking into the Amazon pricing (you get a discount for having Prime, plus there is a family option).Xmann wrote:I'd gladly use Prime Music if they'd add any music I listen too.
A quick look at metal and they only have 1 Iron Maiden album? 1 Gojira, 4 Slayer albums?
I'll stick to Google Music where I have everything and with 1 price my wife and son can use it too.
I think I'm going to give Unlimited a trial and see how it goes.ImLawBoy wrote:Is that just with Prime music, or with the unlimited Amazon Music service? I know that the selection on Prime Music is very restricted, but Amazon Music Unlimited has a ton more stuff. (Which makes sense, since Prime is a free feature, while you pay extra for Amazon Music Unlimited.) I don't know pricing on Google Music, but it might be worth checking into the Amazon pricing (you get a discount for having Prime, plus there is a family option).Xmann wrote:I'd gladly use Prime Music if they'd add any music I listen too.
A quick look at metal and they only have 1 Iron Maiden album? 1 Gojira, 4 Slayer albums?
I'll stick to Google Music where I have everything and with 1 price my wife and son can use it too.
I've been on it about a month now (formerly Google Play), and so far I haven't missed anything from Google. I do like Google's layout a bit better, but that could be from familiarity more than anything. I think the biggest drawback is Google had Songza incorporated, and I was a huge fan of their playlists and "concierge" lists where you choose an activity and it suggests playlists for you.Xmann wrote: I think I'm going to give Unlimited a trial and see how it goes.
Nice, I'm going to give it a go this weekYellowKing wrote:I've been on it about a month now (formerly Google Play), and so far I haven't missed anything from Google. I do like Google's layout a bit better, but that could be from familiarity more than anything. I think the biggest drawback is Google had Songza incorporated, and I was a huge fan of their playlists and "concierge" lists where you choose an activity and it suggests playlists for you.Xmann wrote: I think I'm going to give Unlimited a trial and see how it goes.
However, Amazon has some pretty great playlists of their own, and their layout and suggestions are getting better and better. The biggest benefit has been the compatibility with Echo. I'd have probably switched just for that, even if the selection had been more limited.
Is this a typo or are you referring to kids books? Because otherwise, wow... Do you actually retain anything or just blow through them?Kasey Chang wrote:, even at 3 books per day.
Yes, I should specify that my only interest in Prime is as a video streaming service. I may revisit them down the road if I'm going to be making regular orders, but right now I'm not. I realize that in that regard, it would quickly pay for itself. And even, $80 up front for a year of a good video streaming service isn't that bad. It's just not worth it for Prime Video Canada so far, and I'd rather may month-to-month for standalone video like I think you can in the U.S.tjg_marantz wrote:Oh I'm keeping Prime as we use it regularly. Just wish the extras would make their way up here.