1080p Netflix Streaming on Bionic? Yup!

[Friend-O]

Just saw this linked to over on HoFo by GRTK_Brandon...pretty cool!

Netflix HD app to stream at 1080p, but only for Texas Instruments OMAP 4 processors – Android and Me

 

[shipwrestler125]

Just saw this linked to over on HoFo by GRTK_Brandon...pretty cool!

Netflix HD app to stream at 1080p, but only for Texas Instruments OMAP 4 processors ? Android and Me

That also includes the droid 3.

 

[Friend-O]

Just read the article again and somehow this part got by me the first time:

"This app will be directed more towards upcoming tablets, since phones don’t come with a 1080p resolution screen and probably won’t anytime soon."

So, in reality, this isn't a big deal for phones yet. Oh well...

 

[pwninobrlan]

I always thought that anything above 720p for screens less than 30" are pretty much needless.

 

[DolfanCole]

I always thought that anything above 720p for screens less than 30" are pretty much needless.

For TVs, that's pretty close to the rule of thumb that I've heard. But, it's based on how far you are from the TV. In essence, if you're far enough away, you won't be able to see individual pixels of a certain resolution/screen size. The same rule of thumb doesn't apply directly to phones (or monitors for that matter) since you're much closer to the phone when viewing than you are a TV (hopefully).

 

[pwninobrlan]

For TVs, that's pretty close to the rule of thumb that I've heard. But, it's based on how far you are from the TV. In essence, if you're far enough away, you won't be able to see individual pixels of a certain resolution/screen size. The same rule of thumb doesn't apply directly to phones (or monitors for that matter) since you're much closer to the phone when viewing than you are a TV (hopefully).

Ahh I see. Personally, I don't care much for anything higher than 720p unless I'm watching sports or a Pixar movie.

 

[Phil Nickinson]

AHEM.

http://www.androidcentral.com/ti-ac...streaming-capabilities-coming-android-devices

 

[Friend-O]

LOL. Sorry Phil!

 

[SuperMarioVT]

I just have to feel horrible for whoever doesnt have an unlimited data plan..

verizon must be loving this!

 

[Friend-O]

Despite the fact that the phone's display itself can't produce 1080p, folks who actually make use of the phone's HDMI out to watch streaming movies on a HD tv should be thrilled.

 

[trailblazen]

AHEM.

http://www.androidcentral.com/ti-ac...streaming-capabilities-coming-android-devices

rofl priceless. I love the *cough cough* that phil just interjected. Thanks for the heads up big guy!

 

[LizardLady]

Despite the fact that the phone's display itself can't produce 1080p, folks who actually make use of the phone's HDMI out to watch streaming movies on a HD tv should be thrilled.

So wait a minute. Will Netflix work on the Bionic or not? I called Netflix, Motorola and Verizon and no one has the answer. I just need to know because Netflix is very important to me -- and my decision to get the Bionic vs. the iPhone will be based on Netflix.

 

[jroc]

It should at least work. It works fine on my Droid 1 and X1.

1080p? Thats the question you want the answer to I guess.

 

[Pratt4321]

Despite the fact that the phone's display itself can't produce 1080p, folks who actually make use of the phone's HDMI out to watch streaming movies on a HD tv should be thrilled.

That's me so excited for nextflix wherever I go in full HD without wifi

 

[sfay93]

From the article:
Smartphones and tablets running the Netflix application on the OMAP 4 platform can also connect to larger, HDMI-supported televisions as the OMAP platform's security includes HDCP encryption over the HDMI connection itself.

Very nice. Netflix on the go. Don't forget you HDMI cable.

 

[Jasper]

So wait a minute. Will Netflix work on the Bionic or not? I called Netflix, Motorola and Verizon and no one has the answer. I just need to know because Netflix is very important to me -- and my decision to get the Bionic vs. the iPhone will be based on Netflix.

According to Droid-Life it is official that the Bionic will have Netflix support: DROID Bionic Will Have Netflix Support at Launch - Droid Life: A Droid Community Blog

 

[bworley50]

The Netflix app does not work on my Droid 3. My wife's either. Not ready for prime time.

 

[Friend-O]

Works great on my DINC, LOL.

 

[bworley50]

Works great on my DX. Don't know what's up.