Video Streaming gaining campus popularity

Netflix and other video streaming services are making a splash on college campuses around the US.  The major players in his business are Hulu, Amazon Prime, VUDU and Netflix. Personally I use Netflix and i love it. I know many people on our campus that use some sort of video streaming service.

Generally, many college students don't have much extra money lying around. That could make it hard for them to find the funds to afford such services. This could lead them to use either free services or finding a pirating site to get the shows they want to watch.

All of the providers have pros and cons. Making the comparison between them is key to finding out which one is the best for the viewer.

Netflix: If you are looking for a wide variety of movies and TV shows Netflix is the best video streaming service for you. You can also personalize your account with Netflix to that shows and movies that you might like. A negative to Netflix is that it does not have the most current seasons available right away. It is only $7.99 a month to get online streaming. You can add more to your account if you want to.
 
 

Hulu Plus: To get the most current episodes of your favorite shows then Hulu Plus is for you. They allow you to catch up on a episode if you missed it due to other plans. But a huge draw back to Hulu Plus is the commercials that hinder your experience. Hulu is the same price as Netflix and has about the same amount of content as Netflix.



Amazon Prime: If you enjoy watching shows from Comedy Central and Nickelodeon then this service could be right up your ally. This service also has a good balance of other movies and TV shows available. The only downfall for this service is that the price of it is $79 for a year subscription. That could burn a hole in the pocket book of many college students. 


VUDU: The pay-per-episode can be very cost effective for many college students who are aware of their budgets. VUDU offers this and that is a major plus for them. And the many choices you have to choose from makes it a nice service to have. The price of these services is variable based on how much you watch a movies or TV shows. A negative for this service is that certain features are not standard for all operating systems. 


There are many other options available online, but these four are defiantly the major players of online video streaming. And for college students needs, any of these services can be affordable. But the best choice is different for each student and what they can afford to spend on this kind of entertainment. Choose wisely my fellow classmates!