Currently, I subscribe to Netflix. I also have Amazon Prime membership which provides access to Amazon Instant Video. Netflix is obtained via my Apple TV box and Amazon directly via my TV internet menu option.

After paying the annual fee for Amazon Prime my plan was to ditch Netflix, but this is proving impossible for several reasons.

Firstly, the user interface with Prime on my TV is awful. I have to enter the film or TV show using the simple TV remote. This takes ages. Also, I find operating around Amazon’s Instant Video cumbersome and difficult. Amazon seem to mix the free films with the paid options.

So what does Netflix do better. Well everything in my book. If you are watching a TV series, it automatically starts playing the next episode when you reach the end of the one you are viewing. Then after watching 3 in a row, before it continues automatically, a message pops up asking if you are still watching. This way, if you fall asleep in front of the TV you won’t be watching the entire season in any nightmares. Or dreams if you’re lucky.

On top of that I find there is more to watch on Netflix.

I have tried Blinkbox and do occasionally use my iTunes UK account. I also have an iTunes US account for content not available in the UK.

So what services do you use and why?