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Amazon & Tivo Take on Netflix

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the getting-closer dept.

RadioTV writes "Amazon is in Beta testing with select Tivo users to allow Unbox videos to be downloaded to Series 2 and 3 set-top boxes. The FAQ for the service is available." The price point for movies is fairly reasonable. No HD and won't work with DirecTV's obsoleted HD tivo, but this is a step in the right direction.

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  1. Price Point by kevin_conaway · · Score: 4, Insightful

    The price point for movies is fairly reasonable.

    Says who?

    A random new release is $14.99, the same price I would pay to own the movie, not rent a copy

    The service seems to be on par with the iTunes prices for TV shows an has the advantage of going right to your TiVo.