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Blockbuster can start due diligence on Circuit City: Blockbuster can start due diligence on Circuit CitySM & CC, NF & BBSystemax is an better fit for Circuit City since Systemax already have an strong online store called TigerDirect. They also purchased most of CompUSA stores. It will be the most obvious and safest fit. Blockbuster will be better...; Tags: Blockbuster Inc., Systemax, NetFlix Inc., Circuit City Stores Inc.; Discussion threads 2008-05-09
Blockbuster offers $1 billion-plus for Circuit City: Blockbuster offers $1 billion-plus for Circuit CityDrowning menBlockbuster has a limited life with broadband and movies on demand. It won’t be long before they’re out of business with their model as it currently is. I get the impression BB need to change their delivery, otherwise they’re history before too long.And...; Tags: Blockbuster Inc., Circuit City Stores Inc.; Discussion threads 2008-04-15
Blockbuster, Netflix at patent loggerheads: Blockbuster, Netflix at patent loggerheadsHow could the Blockbuster claim even be considered?When Netflix filed for the patent, Blockbuster was still a simple brick and morter, walk in, rent it, pay your late fees organization. In fact, looking that far back, no one was even considering the option of online...; Tags: patent, NetFlix Inc., Blockbuster Inc.; Discussion threads 2008-03-17
Netflix through your XBOX?: Netflix through your XBOX?Would that compete against Media Center Extenders?I realize the extenders and XBOX are really similar, but several new extenders were released at CES that are "quiet" and can also stream HD content over Wireless N.You can already watch movies through Vongo or Unbox I think on the...; Tags: Game players, HD DVD, DVD, Consumer electronics, Games, NetFlix Inc., Microsoft Xbox, Sony Corp., extender, Microsoft Corp., HD-DVD; Discussion threads 2008-02-19
Netflix through your XBOX?: I wish I could say I had inside knowledge about the veracity of this rumor, but sad to say, I do not. However, I desperately hope that this rumor is true, as it simply makes sense for Microsoft to do something like this. According to this article...; Tags: Game, NetFlix Inc., Console, Microsoft Xbox Live, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Xbox, Game Console, Game Players, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, John Carroll; Blog posts 2008-02-19

One reason for HD DVD owners to forgive Netflix: One reason for HD DVD owners to forgive NetflixIs this the nail in the coffin?I know there are dual players out there, so no worries. But the question remains.. is this the nail in the coffin?Blockbuster and Netflix only support blu-ray now. Walmart seems to only sell blu-ray...; Tags: HD DVD, DVD, Consumer electronics, Blu-ray, Wal-Mart Stores Inc., HD-DVD, coffin, NetFlix Inc., Warner; Discussion threads 2008-02-12
One reason for HD DVD owners to forgive Netflix: If a recent Netflix survey is a harbinger of things to come (or more accurately, a blog post about a recent Netflix survey is to be believed), Xbox 360 owners may be able to download TV shows and movies directly to their consoles. If this comes to pass, it will...; Tags: NetFlix Inc., HD-DVD, Survey, Hd Dvd, Marketing Research, Personal Technology, DVD, Home Entertainment, Marketing, Josh Taylor; Blog posts 2008-02-12
Best Buy, Netflix declare Blu-ray the winning high def DVD format: Best Buy, Netflix declare Blu-ray the winning high def DVD formatDon't be so sure on thatAre they really being suckered at 1/4 of the price. If more people have more HD-DVD players than Blu-Ray then it doesn't matter what Best Buy or NetFlicks offers. They will be forced to change....; Tags: Consumer electronics, DVD, Best Buy Co. Inc., DVD player, NetFlix Inc.; Discussion threads 2008-02-11
Best Buy, Netflix declare Blu-ray the winning high def DVD format: Best Buy and Netflix on Monday declared Blu-ray the winning format of the high definition DVD war. The writing was on the wall for HD-DVD, which was primarily backed by Toshiba and tech giants like Microsoft. Warner Bros decision on Jan. 4 to back Blu-ray crushed the...; Tags: NetFlix Inc., Best Buy Co. Inc., HD-DVD, Blu-ray, Hd Dvd, DVD, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Home Entertainment, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-02-11
Netflix says chooses Blu-ray format over HD DVD: Netflix says chooses Blu-ray format over HD DVDNetflix?Never heard of them. But, I have heard of HD DVD players, and I have heard of their significantly lower prices for what are, esentially, the same as Blu-Ray.It just makes no sense. I'm yet to find a film I want...; Tags: HD DVD, DVD, Consumer electronics, NetFlix Inc., HD-DVD; Discussion threads 2008-02-11
Netflix plans streaming video service for Mac: Netflix plans streaming video service for MacNo big surpriseWhat'll be interesting to see is if Apple's in any hurry to accommodate Netflix's DRM demands (not because Apple is any opponent of DRM - far from it - but because Netflix streaming is a competitor to Itunes rentals.) I still...; Tags: Digital rights management (DRM), Digital media, Digital music, Apple Macintosh, NetFlix Inc., digital-rights management; Discussion threads 2008-01-24
Netflix plans streaming video service for Mac: Netflix is planning to roll out a Web-based streaming video service some time in 2008. On Netflix's earnings conference call, which was quite positive given the company's results, CEO Reed Hastings outlined the upcoming service for the Mac and what has taken so long. Today, Netflix...; Tags: NetFlix Inc., Apple Macintosh, Streaming Video, Video, Hold-back, Web Site Development, Desktops, DVD, Consumer Electronics, Internet, Hardware, Personal Technology, Home Entertainment, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-01-24
Is your broadband bill about to go up?: Is your broadband bill about to go up?Dangerous road for consumers and providersIf TW is allowed to implement this billing change it will turn out to be a cash cow in the same manner that high oil prices have filled the coffers of oil companies everywhere. The bandwidth of...; Tags: Network technology, Broadband Internet, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, Games, broadband, broadband bill, cable, NetFlix Inc.; Discussion threads 2008-01-17
iTunes movie rentals vs. Netflix: It's Apples (Jobs variety) and oranges: iTunes movie rentals vs. Netflix: It's Apples Jobs variety and orangesNetflix + gaming consolesGaming consoles are the ideal hardware platform for Netflix if they want to see a more rapid expansion into the living room (via streaming anyway.) The battle to squeeze yet another box into a crowded living...; Tags: Digital music, Digital media, job, Gaming Console, NetFlix Inc., Apple iTunes, iTunes Movie Rentals; Discussion threads 2008-01-16
iTunes movie rentals vs. Netflix: It's Apples (Jobs variety) and oranges: Apple makes a big plunge into the movie rental business and almost instinctively folks dust off the "Netflix is screwed" line. However, you may want to hold off on that Netflix obituary again. Now it's entirely possible that Apple's movie rental service (gallery, blog focus, video)...; Tags: Game, NetFlix Inc., Job, Movie, Blockbuster Inc., Apple Inc., Apple iTunes, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-01-16
Steve Jobs' performance: The big takeaways: Steve Jobs' performance: The big takeawaysopinions[b]battery[/b]: I think it really depends on the user. For me, a laptop should let you replace/change out the battery more than an iPod. I can see why they wouldnt want to. Having a removable battery prolly adds bulk and setting up...; Tags: Media Center PCs, Game players, Engineering, performance, Time Capsule, NetFlix Inc., Steve Jobs, Apple Inc.; Discussion threads 2008-01-15
Netflix Gadget (gg): Keep up to date on the newest releases and most popular DVD's from Netflix. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.; Tags: NetFlix Inc., DVD, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Home Entertainment; Software downloads 2008-01-09
Here's why Netflix set-top box will only be a modest success: Here's why Netflix set-top box will only be a modest successA Blueray/HDDVD with Netflix may make senseThere are lots of people like me that will look to get an HD player some day. Having an on-line access to content would be interesting since it would be integrated. Dunno, let...; Tags: TV & Home Theater, DVD, Consumer electronics, NetFlix Inc., set-top, set-top box; Discussion threads 2008-01-03
Here's why Netflix set-top box will only be a modest success: The blogosphere is all abuzz about Netflix's announcement that they are developing a set-top box with LG Electronics that will let Netflix subscribers watch movies streamed from the Web to their TVs. I am sorry, but I don't see a huge behavioral shift here. ...; Tags: NetFlix Inc., Set-top Box, Set-top, Problem, Blogosphere, Tv & Home Theater, Personal Technology, Russell Shaw; Blog posts 2008-01-03
Netflix, LG to offer movie set-top box: Netflix, LG to offer movie set-top boxMight workIt might work. Obviously a broadband internet connection will be required. Will it work through a home router? What about a DVD ROM? If included, that might be the tipping point between Blu-Ray and HD-DVD. Could something like Web-TV...; Tags: TV & Home Theater, DVD, Broadband Internet, Consumer electronics, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, movie set-top box, NetFlix Inc., LG Electronics Inc., set-top box, movie; Discussion threads 2008-01-03

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