Blockbuster Set-top Box for Movie Downloads Now Available
Remember a few weeks ago when we told you Blockbuster was going to offer a device to download content to your TV? Well it's a now a reality. According to Blockbuster, when you order 25 movie or TV episode rentals you'll receive a free MediaPoint Digital Media Player by 2Wire. Some of the MediaPoint Player features are:
- Browse and watch movies directly on your TV
- Rentals start at just $1.99
- DVD-quality looks great, even on HDTVs
- Uses progressive playback, not streaming, so video quality is consistent no matter the speed of your internet connection
- Has a wide range of outputs including HDMI and component
- New movies are available within 30 days of video release
While it would be nice to see more devices that focus on free content or even a subscription model like Netflix, it is nice to see another big player like Blockbuster enter the market.
If you're using the MediaPoint service from Blockbuster, drop us a comment and let us know what you think.
At Blockbuster.com
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Posted by William Hungerford at December 2, 2008 7:07 AM
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