Netflix near launch of movie downloads
Netflix near launch of movie downloads, according to SiliconValley.com. Sounds like the website glitch was real, and sources are confirming that the movie downloads will require a Netflix-provided set-top box:
One industry source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the new Netflix service would be similar to fledgling, studio-supported ventures like MovieLink and CinemaNow. Those services allow people to rent copy-protected movies and television shows over the Internet and watch them on their computers.
I've recently started up a Netflix account after leaving it dormant for 3 years. I can't wait to see what this service is like and will try my hardest to get a test unit for review.
Wait, I thought we were going to be downloading Netflix movies on our TiVo:
http://www.pvrblog.com/pvr/2004/09/newsweek_netfli.html
Perhaps I'll have to wait for my dual tuner HD TiVo, huh?
Posted by: Jason Coleman | July 26, 2005 at 03:37 PM
There was no comment from the Netflix or TiVo reps in the article, so I'm thinking the streaming to TiVos will come after a Netflix branded set-top box of their own.
Posted by: Matt Haughey | July 26, 2005 at 04:31 PM
If it's like CinemaNow or Movielink then users will have to pay for each viewing, which isn't much like Netflix where you pay a flat rate per month. I wonder which it will be?
I had heard Netflix can't do the flat rate plan for movies sent digitally due to some legal issue with studios.
Anyone know the truth?
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