As movie buffs, let's just agree that Netflix is the greatest thing to happen to us since Phoebe Cates in FAST TIMES AT RIDGEMONT HIGH. And it's pretty clear that the future of watching movies at home is the internet. So it was only a matter of time really before Netflix introduced a program that would allow subscribers to download movies. That time is now. Hot off the heels of word that Apple is in negotiations to distrubute movies on iTunes comes news that Netflix is planning a set-top box with a web connection that will download movies in user's queue overnight. Netflix VP of original programming Eric Besner revealed the plans on Friday saying that the service would likely follow a similar pricing plan as the current programs available. The movies in the queue would then download overnight instead of being shipped. The box is apparently one of only a few concepts Netflix has to add downloading movies to their service, but those haven't been announced yet. Besner added the box could be available as early as this holiday season. No pricing for the unit itself was announced. Depending on the pricing, I'd say this is a pretty sweet idea but another box added to my entertainment center? I already have my DirecTV/Tivo, Xbox, DVD player, VHS player and laptop hooked up. Do I have any more room?...
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Isn't there already a set top box that "downloads" movies...called Pay Per View or On Demand?
This could actually be interesting if it were all of the movies they provide on their site and not just blockbusters or more recent movies...