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]]> By: Hulu vs. Amazon: Amazon Never Stood A Chance http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/28/amazon-ready-to-unbox-video-streaming-for-digital-movies/#comment-2458230 Hulu vs. Amazon: Amazon Never Stood A Chance Thu, 04 Sep 2008 20:33:41 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/28/amazon-ready-to-unbox-video-streaming-for-digital-movies/#comment-2458230 [...] has done all it can to solidify its stance in the online video market. First, it launched its Unbox service to compete with film streaming and now it has tried to compete in on-demand streaming of TV shows [...] [...] has done all it can to solidify its stance in the online video market. First, it launched its Unbox service to compete with film streaming and now it has tried to compete in on-demand streaming of TV shows [...]

]]> By: Cyberkino: Amazon startet Online-Movie-Dienst | TechFever Network | The Hot Tech News and Gadget Network http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/28/amazon-ready-to-unbox-video-streaming-for-digital-movies/#comment-2415661 Cyberkino: Amazon startet Online-Movie-Dienst | TechFever Network | The Hot Tech News and Gadget Network Tue, 22 Jul 2008 07:27:20 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/28/amazon-ready-to-unbox-video-streaming-for-digital-movies/#comment-2415661 [...] Techcrunch [...] [...] Techcrunch [...]

]]> By: Amazon To Debut Streaming Movie/TV Service Today http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/28/amazon-ready-to-unbox-video-streaming-for-digital-movies/#comment-2411034 Amazon To Debut Streaming Movie/TV Service Today Thu, 17 Jul 2008 10:06:21 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/28/amazon-ready-to-unbox-video-streaming-for-digital-movies/#comment-2411034 [...] has clearly been rethinking the Unbox business lately, and let some details slip about this new service in May. The main difference seems to be that the movies are streamed and can [...] [...] has clearly been rethinking the Unbox business lately, and let some details slip about this new service in May. The main difference seems to be that the movies are streamed and can [...]

]]> By: Flypaper.tv » Blog Archive » Amazon Set To Launch Online Video Streaming http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/28/amazon-ready-to-unbox-video-streaming-for-digital-movies/#comment-2389588 Flypaper.tv » Blog Archive » Amazon Set To Launch Online Video Streaming Fri, 27 Jun 2008 08:02:27 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/28/amazon-ready-to-unbox-video-streaming-for-digital-movies/#comment-2389588 [...] You can read more over at our friends, TechCrunch. [...] [...] You can read more over at our friends, TechCrunch. [...]

]]> By: Bezos Talks Web Services http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/28/amazon-ready-to-unbox-video-streaming-for-digital-movies/#comment-2340998 Bezos Talks Web Services Sun, 01 Jun 2008 12:05:00 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/28/amazon-ready-to-unbox-video-streaming-for-digital-movies/#comment-2340998 [...] Om Malik caught Jeff Bezos on video after his on-stage appearance (in which he talked about a new pay-per-download movie service). In the five-minute hallway interview (embedded below), Bezos explains why a Web retailer is [...] [...] Om Malik caught Jeff Bezos on video after his on-stage appearance (in which he talked about a new pay-per-download movie service). In the five-minute hallway interview (embedded below), Bezos explains why a Web retailer is [...]

]]> By: MrGutts http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/28/amazon-ready-to-unbox-video-streaming-for-digital-movies/#comment-2335525 MrGutts Thu, 29 May 2008 10:18:17 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/28/amazon-ready-to-unbox-video-streaming-for-digital-movies/#comment-2335525 What's stopping Comcrap or the At&t deathstar from curving this bandwidth away from Amazon, hell even Netflix.. What’s stopping Comcrap or the At&t deathstar from curving this bandwidth away from Amazon, hell even Netflix..

]]> By: On Amazon Unbox « On Technology http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/28/amazon-ready-to-unbox-video-streaming-for-digital-movies/#comment-2335403 On Amazon Unbox « On Technology Thu, 29 May 2008 09:04:50 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/28/amazon-ready-to-unbox-video-streaming-for-digital-movies/#comment-2335403 [...] rightly castigates him for not implementing free streaming with ads. For my money there are two successful models for [...] [...] rightly castigates him for not implementing free streaming with ads. For my money there are two successful models for [...]

]]> By: Paula Mooney http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/28/amazon-ready-to-unbox-video-streaming-for-digital-movies/#comment-2334121 Paula Mooney Wed, 28 May 2008 19:54:18 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/28/amazon-ready-to-unbox-video-streaming-for-digital-movies/#comment-2334121 <b>Yeah, Amazon Unbox does well for me as an Amazon Associate only on those TV episodes that people REALLY want to buy. Other than that, I suspect people don't like Amazon Unbox as it stands now because you've gotta download that clunky Unbox Player -- and then when I ordered and paid for a comedy special, it seems to have taken a whole day for the thing to show up! So video on demand should be great news for us Amazon Unbox sales people -- but of course, free streaming shows with ads would be the ultimate! Are you reading this, Jeff Bezos -- and most importantly, all you other TV and movie people trying to shut down sites that are taking advantage of the market you're neglecting?</b> Yeah, Amazon Unbox does well for me as an Amazon Associate only on those TV episodes that people REALLY want to buy.

Other than that, I suspect people don’t like Amazon Unbox as it stands now because you’ve gotta download that clunky Unbox Player — and then when I ordered and paid for a comedy special, it seems to have taken a whole day for the thing to show up!

So video on demand should be great news for us Amazon Unbox sales people — but of course, free streaming shows with ads would be the ultimate!

Are you reading this, Jeff Bezos — and most importantly, all you other TV and movie people trying to shut down sites that are taking advantage of the market you’re neglecting?

]]> By: CD http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/28/amazon-ready-to-unbox-video-streaming-for-digital-movies/#comment-2334095 CD Wed, 28 May 2008 19:43:22 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/28/amazon-ready-to-unbox-video-streaming-for-digital-movies/#comment-2334095 @Darren, Actually the Netflix streaming catalog is quite poor. Over time this will likely change, but if a studio believes that their content is worth $2.99 for a 24-hour rental, then they are not going to undermine their own pricing with an ad-supported model offhand. @Darren,

Actually the Netflix streaming catalog is quite poor. Over time this will likely change, but if a studio believes that their content is worth $2.99 for a 24-hour rental, then they are not going to undermine their own pricing with an ad-supported model offhand.

]]> By: MattW http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/28/amazon-ready-to-unbox-video-streaming-for-digital-movies/#comment-2334006 MattW Wed, 28 May 2008 19:00:31 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/28/amazon-ready-to-unbox-video-streaming-for-digital-movies/#comment-2334006 It's absurd that, "Movies without DRM" are not on the list, since that's my #1 reason. I bought a $50 itunes giftcard from costco. 9 months later, it still had $36 on it. Since Amazon's drm-free high-bitrate mp3 store launched, I've probably spent at least a hundred bucks, maybe more. If you want to stream with ads, that's fine. If you want to give me a download with ads for free, fine. If you want me to pay money, I want a copy that can never go bad, no matter how technology changes. That means a DRM-free copy. I'm sure all the MobiPocket users who have DRM'd books they can't use on the kindle know the dangers. It’s absurd that, “Movies without DRM” are not on the list, since that’s my #1 reason. I bought a $50 itunes giftcard from costco. 9 months later, it still had $36 on it. Since Amazon’s drm-free high-bitrate mp3 store launched, I’ve probably spent at least a hundred bucks, maybe more.

If you want to stream with ads, that’s fine. If you want to give me a download with ads for free, fine. If you want me to pay money, I want a copy that can never go bad, no matter how technology changes. That means a DRM-free copy. I’m sure all the MobiPocket users who have DRM’d books they can’t use on the kindle know the dangers.

]]> By: Solacetech http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/28/amazon-ready-to-unbox-video-streaming-for-digital-movies/#comment-2333953 Solacetech Wed, 28 May 2008 18:31:51 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/28/amazon-ready-to-unbox-video-streaming-for-digital-movies/#comment-2333953 Being the last commercial media website to do this should give them an advantage. Learning from everyone else prior should at least give a better quality video stream. We know they have the tools and server space so I can't wait for it too happen... Being the last commercial media website to do this should give them an advantage. Learning from everyone else prior should at least give a better quality video stream. We know they have the tools and server space so I can’t wait for it too happen…

]]> By: Darren http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/28/amazon-ready-to-unbox-video-streaming-for-digital-movies/#comment-2333934 Darren Wed, 28 May 2008 18:22:37 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/28/amazon-ready-to-unbox-video-streaming-for-digital-movies/#comment-2333934 Amazon is probably watching NetFlix's ppv service closely and seeing what improvements can be made. Obviously the studios are compensated by NetFlix, otherwise they wouldn't be in business. So I don't think it's a matter of having a problem getting permission. Streaming is a matter of fact and not fiction and big companies like Amazon have enough money to make it work well. Amazon is probably watching NetFlix’s ppv service closely and seeing what improvements can be made. Obviously the studios are compensated by NetFlix, otherwise they wouldn’t be in business. So I don’t think it’s a matter of having a problem getting permission. Streaming is a matter of fact and not fiction and big companies like Amazon have enough money to make it work well.

]]> By: Ryan R http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/28/amazon-ready-to-unbox-video-streaming-for-digital-movies/#comment-2333923 Ryan R Wed, 28 May 2008 18:16:58 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/28/amazon-ready-to-unbox-video-streaming-for-digital-movies/#comment-2333923 Their Microsoft DRM prevents me from being able to watch their movies on my monitor, my TV, or my cellphone. It really puts the "un" in "unbox". Their Microsoft DRM prevents me from being able to watch their movies on my monitor, my TV, or my cellphone. It really puts the “un” in “unbox”.

]]> By: Jason Jenkins LIVE! http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/28/amazon-ready-to-unbox-video-streaming-for-digital-movies/#comment-2333918 Jason Jenkins LIVE! Wed, 28 May 2008 18:12:50 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/28/amazon-ready-to-unbox-video-streaming-for-digital-movies/#comment-2333918 Amazon, you still have the best video widget out there, hopefully this will intergrate with that somehow. Amazon, you still have the best video widget out there, hopefully this will intergrate with that somehow.

]]> By: Moodyjive http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/28/amazon-ready-to-unbox-video-streaming-for-digital-movies/#comment-2333899 Moodyjive Wed, 28 May 2008 17:58:36 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/28/amazon-ready-to-unbox-video-streaming-for-digital-movies/#comment-2333899 MAC OS - I would love an alternative to Itunes. MAC OS - I would love an alternative to Itunes.

]]> By: Michael C. Neel http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/28/amazon-ready-to-unbox-video-streaming-for-digital-movies/#comment-2333881 Michael C. Neel Wed, 28 May 2008 17:46:52 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/28/amazon-ready-to-unbox-video-streaming-for-digital-movies/#comment-2333881 Price - when they drop to some 99c rentals on the weekend i sometimes watch one. Charging equal or more than the local brick and mortar, when you off far less (less quality, less play back options, less time to watch, etc). TV - I watch stuff on a TV, not a PC (crazy huh?). I have a TiVo so *some* of the movies I can download to the TiVo, not all. Not everyone has a TiVo - there is a hardware piece of the puzzle missing here - waiting for someone to make a non-vendor locked playback decive that's not a full blown PC. Price - when they drop to some 99c rentals on the weekend i sometimes watch one. Charging equal or more than the local brick and mortar, when you off far less (less quality, less play back options, less time to watch, etc).

TV - I watch stuff on a TV, not a PC (crazy huh?). I have a TiVo so *some* of the movies I can download to the TiVo, not all. Not everyone has a TiVo - there is a hardware piece of the puzzle missing here - waiting for someone to make a non-vendor locked playback decive that’s not a full blown PC.

]]> By: searchgov http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/28/amazon-ready-to-unbox-video-streaming-for-digital-movies/#comment-2333845 searchgov Wed, 28 May 2008 17:27:53 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/28/amazon-ready-to-unbox-video-streaming-for-digital-movies/#comment-2333845 interestingtransaction for Amazon from book agent to movie provider interestingtransaction for Amazon from book agent to movie provider

]]> By: CD http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/28/amazon-ready-to-unbox-video-streaming-for-digital-movies/#comment-2333808 CD Wed, 28 May 2008 17:13:42 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/28/amazon-ready-to-unbox-video-streaming-for-digital-movies/#comment-2333808 While I'm sure everyone would prefer free-streams supported by advertising, it's something that the content rights holders (i.e. studios) need to give permission. So far, the studios appear to prefer a pay-as-you-consume model. While I’m sure everyone would prefer free-streams supported by advertising, it’s something that the content rights holders (i.e. studios) need to give permission. So far, the studios appear to prefer a pay-as-you-consume model.

]]> By: TinyDad http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/28/amazon-ready-to-unbox-video-streaming-for-digital-movies/#comment-2333801 TinyDad Wed, 28 May 2008 17:08:40 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/28/amazon-ready-to-unbox-video-streaming-for-digital-movies/#comment-2333801 I suspect that DRM has something to do with UnBox's lack of popularity. I've purchased TV shows from Amazon in the past only to find that they can't be transferred to any of my other devices, including my iPod. Not sure if this has changed since then or not. I suspect that DRM has something to do with UnBox’s lack of popularity. I’ve purchased TV shows from Amazon in the past only to find that they can’t be transferred to any of my other devices, including my iPod.

Not sure if this has changed since then or not.

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