All the author did in this article was complain about Netflix. I'm not an audio/videophile so I can't comment on the quality other than to say that while it could be better, it is adequate for me. I've also had zero problems streaming movies on Netflix on a 2.5Mbps DSL line, so the claim of connection issues being a barrier seem totally exaggerated. My biggest problems with Netflix's watch instantly serice are that: a) the selection is limited which is annoying for older stuff and b) you can't just purchase that service exclusively.I don't watch a ton of movies or TV shows but I'd love a subscription service that lets you watch almost any movie/TV show you want instantly at a decent quality (say 720p) for $15-20/mo depending on the quality.Yes I realize how easy it is to torrent stuff but it's time consuming and too dependent on the connections of your peers. Honestly the only incentive I have to do so is that I don't have to deal with physical media and like others said if there was a movie I REALLY liked then I'd probably get a copy so I could "own" it. For most movies I just watch them once and then move on to something else. I'd gladly pay a fee each month to watch whatever I wanted without the hassle of bittorrent and I'm sure I'm not alone. When will someone figure this out?