NetFlix officially charging $1 more for Blu-Ray access

Just received an email this morning from NetFlix announcing that they will be charging me $1 more per month for access to unlimited Blu-ray movies.  I've just been waiting to see the hammer fall, and it finally has. It's not a huge charge, so I'll live with it. I'd be much happier if they told me they were charging more to send me HD-DVDs

Dear Peter,

As you may know, Blu-ray movies are more expensive than standard definition movies. As a result, we're going to start charging $1 a month (plus applicable taxes), in addition to your monthly membership charge, for unlimited access to Blu-ray movies.

The additional charge for unlimited Blu-ray access will be automatically added to your next billing statement on or after November 5th, 2008 and will be referenced in your Membership Terms and Details. If you wish to continue getting Blu-ray movies for $1 a month more, you don't need to do anything. If not, you can remove Blu-ray access anytime by visiting Your Account at the Netflix website.

If you have questions about this change or need any assistance, please call us anytime at 1-888-638-3549.

-The Netflix Team