Amazon’s Unbox downloadable video service now works on TiVo. The video library leaves a lot to be desired right now. (The Illusionist and Prison Break? Yeah, no thanks.) You’ll get no deal on the prices, either: $9.99 to buy a movie and $1.99 per one-month rental, though you should expect to pay more for “hits.” For example, that feel-good dark comedy Little Miss Sunshine will set you back $3.99 for a one-month rental.
We’re not all sour grapes. Videos can be re-downloaded over and over again to any of your registered devices. Also, if you sign up before April 30 you get a $15 credit. Cool, but not nearly as cool as cruising Usenet.
Unbox [Amazon via Zatz Not Funny]
It looks like the Amazon/TiVo service has over one thousand movies available right now including Borat, the Departed and Babel. The selection looks good to me…
http://www.amazon.com/s?keywords=tivo&page=1&rh=n%3A16261641%2Ck%3Ativo&sort=salesrank&x=17&y=6
Just purchased “Lady in the Water” using a bit of my $15 credit. That was a smart idea, btw, as trying this free of charge could get people easily onto it. I was disappointed, however, that “Man of the Year” was only available as a “purchase” movie for $9.99. But anyhow….
I’ll try to report back when it has downloaded and I have had a chance to watch it….