The good: Offers free movies and TV shows. Works with your TiVo.
The bad: Small movie selection.
The bottom line: Great for when you are on the road or using your TiVo. Other than that Amazon Unbox doesn't keep up with Netflix or Blockbuster.
Amazon Unbox
Name: Amazon Unbox
Country: USA
Lowest Plan Rate: NA
Free Trial Available: No
Amazon Video on Demand (VOD) is an Internet video on demand service, only available in the United States, offered by Amazon.com which offers television shows and films for rental and purchase. The service became available on September 7, 2006 as Amazon Unbox. On September 4, 2008, the service was rebranded as “Amazon Video on Demand.” The Unbox name still refers to the locally-installed player, which is now optional.
There are a number of ways to watch your Amazon Video On Demand movies and TV shows on your television set. If you have a broadband-connected Compatible Device such as a TiVo or Sony BRAVIA Internet Video Link, you can purchase and watch titles directly on your TV. Or you can hook up your PC to your TV via any number of other devices or cabling options.
Other Ways to Connect Amazon Video On Demand to Your TV
Xbox 360
Your Xbox 360 will play Amazon Video on Demand videos that have been downloaded to your PC.
Windows Media Center PCs
If you have a Windows Media Center PC connected to your TV, you can watch your downloads on the TV using Windows Media Center functionality.
Connect Your Computer to Your TV
Watch Amazon Video On Demand on your TV by connecting your PC directly to your TV.
