I really wanted to use the streaming (and that’s what Netflix wants you to do too), but I found their selection of titles so poor that I had trouble finding something to watch.
So when Netflix doubled their prices, I dropped them. I now use VUDU to stream PPV movies occasionally. The VUDU prices are a bit high, but OTOH, you can actually choose recent-run movies that Netflix simply does not offer. I am probably paying more money some months with VUDU, but I am watching the movies that I want to watch, and I’m only paying when I do watch - not a monthly fee.
The VUDU app runs in both my Internet-enabled TV and Blu-Ray player. It is really solid, and streams HD content with very high quality and no interruptions. I also tried the Amazon video player app, but found that it bombed out 5 or 6 times every time you watch a movie, so for now I am sticking with VUDU.
I am one of the 800,000. The quality of streaming is barely DVD quality and does not approach Blu-ray at all. I, too was frustrated that the streaming selection was poor. As an Amazon Prime member, there is a pretty huge selection of stuff to stream @ Amazon, including lots of documentaries. The price increase was a good opportunity to bail on Netflix (after years).