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19 Apr 2011 09:59 - 19 Apr 2011 09:59 #94734
by Sagrilarus
Replied by Sagrilarus on topic Re:Netflix
I believe that Netflix pumps at 1.5, 2.5, and 3.8 megabits per second, depending on picture quality. I'm pretty sure that's correct, but it's worth reviewing because those numbers are from about 18 months back. I don't know of a way to force a degrade in picture quality short of putting a throttle on your router if that option is available. So for a one hour video, plan the following:
1.5 mbps -- 1.5 / 8 bits * 60 seconds * 60 minutes = 675MB
2.5 mbps -- 2.5 / 8 * 60 * 60 = 1.125GB
3.8 mbps -- 3.8 / 8 * 60 * 60 = 1.710GB
AT&T's offer of 150GB for standard subscribers means about 125 hours of viewing per month at the lower HD setting of 2.5mbps.
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1.5 mbps -- 1.5 / 8 bits * 60 seconds * 60 minutes = 675MB
2.5 mbps -- 2.5 / 8 * 60 * 60 = 1.125GB
3.8 mbps -- 3.8 / 8 * 60 * 60 = 1.710GB
AT&T's offer of 150GB for standard subscribers means about 125 hours of viewing per month at the lower HD setting of 2.5mbps.
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Last edit: 19 Apr 2011 09:59 by Sagrilarus.
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19 Apr 2011 10:48 #94738
by Pat II
Replied by Pat II on topic Re:Netflix
Thanks Sag
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19 Apr 2011 12:19 #94750
by robartin
Replied by robartin on topic Re:Netflix
You can force degrade to a lower bitrate stream by streaming a video to your laptop etc. while Netflix is checking bandwidth. I used to do that to prevent my TV from (optimistically) asking for the HD stream.
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19 Apr 2011 15:12 #94758
by Sagrilarus
Replied by Sagrilarus on topic Re:Netflix
I like that idea.
I know Roku offers an option to limit the picture quality in Canada where limits have been in place for awhile. I imagine they'll be offering it here in the US now that AT&T has placed similar caps.
If the ISPs aren't careful they're going to resurrect WiMax.
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I know Roku offers an option to limit the picture quality in Canada where limits have been in place for awhile. I imagine they'll be offering it here in the US now that AT&T has placed similar caps.
If the ISPs aren't careful they're going to resurrect WiMax.
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