SCARY, I was on that story on Engadget just before I came here! lol Here is the link to their story if you want to see it too.
http://tinyurl.com/abjye
The WSJ reported today that MovieBeam (www.moviebeam.com) is now offering PPV releases the same day a title comes out on DVD for $3.99 each. The appliance ($199 after rebate and $29.99 activation fee) operates like a DVR but the movie is only available for 24 hours after purchase. One advantage is that for a dollar extra, you can see the title in HD. But, is it worth the purchase of a stand-alone device vs. a NetFlix/Blockbuster rental?
Would you and how much would you be willing to spend to see a movie sooner (with NetFlix, DirecTV, etc.)? Does it matter how much time you have to see a title?
Curious to see what the forum thought.

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