Some notes on the major players out there providing streaming/downloadable movies and TV shows.

Amazon Video-On-Demand (formerly Unbox)

• plans: purchase; prices vary by title
• streaming? yes, using Flash
• download? yes, using Amazon Unbox Video Player for OS X and Windows
• CC? no

Netflix Instant Watch

• plans:
  • $5/mo for 2h, $9/mo for unlimited (included in their DVD mailing plans)
  • new releases generally unavailable (only 12,000 of 100,000 available)
• streaming? yes, using Netflix Player for OS X and Windows
• download? no
• CC? no

Blockbuster On-Demand

• plans:
  • rent: store for 30d, watch for 24h
  • purchase: prices vary by title
• streaming? no, work in progress
• download? yes, using Blockbuster Movielink Player for Windows
• CC? no

iTunes Store

• plans:
  • rent: store for 30d, watch for 24h
    • SD: $3, new releases $4
    • HD: $4, new releases $5
  • purchase: prices vary by title (most start at $10)
• streaming? no
• download? yes, using iTunes
• CC? no

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