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Wonder what makes Netflix more desirable with this partnership. TED content is free AFAIK. Some benefits I can think of:

- Making TED content more accessible across devices/platforms? (Netflix has better device reach)

- Applying Netflix's categorization and recommendation algorithm to TED's vast content.

- As the article said, grouping related videos for longer viewing, but I am not sure how good it would be.

I think this is just a value add to existing customer, but I want them to figure out a way to add more movies.

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For me, it's simply that I can easily watch TED content on my TV without having to airplay it from my iphone / ipad.

While the free TED talks would never be a reason to subscribe to netflix in the first point, they do increase the value of the platform by providing ease of access.

It's nice when all of your content (free or paid) is available in one place.

Agreed. Though it should not become a youtube, where you can find anything. The reason I like Netflix is because its a great place to watch a few things well. I too feel TED is a welcome addition.

Buy a Roku, Roku has a TED app.

Without search it is nearly impossible to use.

That may be true for the TED channel, but they claim a searchable interface for their Netflix channel: http://www.roku.com/netflix-partner

Another way to get to TED (via Apple TV) is through the Podcast app.

I really like TED and think this is a good move for Netflix.

A surprising number of lay people have never heard of TED. I am planning a TEDx event and you'd be surprised how many people give me blank stares when I mention TED. It breaks my heart.

Have you gotten the "Who is TED?" question yet?

I apologizing for down voting you, it was a knee jerk reaction stemming from my brain trying to leave via my left nostril.

It was a joke. I've started (TEDxCMU) and also advised a few TEDx events, and its funny how there's always someone who asks that question.

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