As expected, Amazon and TiVo have announced that you can now download high definition movies and TV shows via Amazon’s Video On Demand service. TV shows costs just a $1.99 while movies cost $3.99-$4.99 to rent.
I’m in the process of renting a movie right now (Dark Knight). I’ll let you know what I think as soon as I watch it…
The Future is Crystal Clear: High Definition Downloads From Amazon Video On Demand Coming to a TiVo DVR Near You
PRNewswire
ALVISO, Calif.
(NASDAQ-NMS:TIVO)ALVISO, Calif., April 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — TiVo Inc. , the creator of and a leader in television services for digital video recorders (DVRs), today announced the availability of HD movies and television shows for download from Amazon.com directly to their television set. Starting today, broadband connected subscribers with a Series3™, TiVo HD, or TiVo HD XL will have access to high quality HD downloads available from Amazon Video On Demand.
Movie and television lovers from coast to coast can browse through hundreds of selections, all without having to leave their living room and at a fraction of the cost of purchasing a Blu-ray disc. High definition episodes of current TV seasons will be available for purchase at $2.99 and top new release HD movies will be available for rental from $3.99 – $4.99. The experience is made even better with the vast majority of titles providing Dolby Digital 5.1 audio, offering a full surround sound experience.
“Consumers are seeking affordable entertainment alternatives to an expensive trip to the movies. With HD downloads for movies and TV shows, TiVo and Amazon can transform any night into a memorable movie experience, all for a fraction of the cost of the theater,” said Tara Maitra, general manager and vice president of content services and advertising sales at TiVo Inc. “Our customers now have access to a new world of ultra high quality HD television and movie choices, many of which are available when the DVDs are released, something no other DVR, cable, or satellite company can match.”
TiVo Search, which is optimized for HDTVs with a wide screen display, will include HD results from Amazon along with broadcast and cable programs when a user performs a search.
“TiVo is enabling customers to access our unparalleled library of hit movies and TV shows, bringing them directly into the home where friends and family can watch from the comfort of the couch,” said Bill Carr, Amazon vice president music and video. “Together with TiVo, Amazon Video On Demand is excited to offer HD and increase the selection, quality, and convenience for the TiVo community.”
To activate their broadband-connected TiVo DVR, subscribers can log onto Amazon.com at http://www.amazon.com/videoondemand/tv. After a one-time registration, they can use the remote to search and browse the Amazon selections right from the TV screen, then download the selection directly to the TiVo DVR. To receive more information on how to download HD content from Amazon via your TiVo DVR visit www.tivo.com/amazon.
This is what has scared TW. It’s really going to get interesting as more and more people watch stuff this way.
So Alex, did you get a chance to watch Dark Knight? I just bought that I bluray but haven’t watched it yet. Maybe make a good posting if you compared the two versions in quality.
TWC is def’n not going to like this! I purchased DK and it was 5GBs in size!
I have not had a chance to watch. Unfortunately, I do not have a BR player otherwise I would do a comparison… I think I can now justify buying a PS3
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[...] around to watching the Amazon Video On Demand (VOD) movie (The Dark Knight)that I downloaded a little over a month ago. Overall I was really impressed with the both the audio and video quality (granted I’m no [...]