Netflix releases the box
Netflix is taking movies-over-the-Internet to the next level.
Today Netflix announced the release of their Internet movies-on-demand box today. Similar to TiVo or Apple’s box — but at $100 for the box, and as low as $18 a month, cheaper than either — the Netflix box allows current subscribers to hook up the box to their TV (like a DVD player) and uses wireless Internet to play movies when you want them.
Sweet.
May 21st, 2008 at 5:34 pm
Honestly, this news doesn’t excite me much. I have Netflix, and I’ve used the Instant Download feature a few times, but honestly, there are only a few titles on there I would ever want to watch. Most of their Instant Download fare is old TV show episodes that probably sell poorly as DVD’s. The movies they do have are mostly weird low-budget titles I’d never want to sit through.
I admit I’ve found a few movies I enjoy, and a few television series as well, but until they upgrade their offerings, I’ll be content just to watch them on my computer.
My own analysis: it could be cool if the studios will embrace it. Otherwise blah.
May 30th, 2008 at 1:29 pm
I agree. However, the WGA deal with AFTRA (and the one the Screen Actor’s Guild is currently working on) should help solve some of that. I think (hope) that the studios know which way the wind is blowing, and will jump on board.
I think you’ll see a lot more titles for instant download on Netflix very soon.