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Re:Netflix never used its $1M algorithm (2012) by PaulHoule on Wednesday January 10, 2024 @06:39PM (#38945217)
It's not that hard to get DVD and Blu-Ray players. I went to this place

https://ithacareuse.org/

this afternoon and saw 5 DVD or Blu-Ray players that cost about $20. They even had a funky VCR with a USB port (to digitize movies on your computer) for $12.

That assumes you have some kind of TV set. I'd think a lot of people get their entertainment on a laptop or phone, VR headset or something like that and don't have a TV.

Re:Netflix never used its $1M algorithm (2012) by HWR_14 on Wednesday January 10, 2024 @07:37PM (#38945750)
A digitizing VCR sounds awesome.