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Amazon Video on Demand service goes live for Macs

A while back we noted that Amazon was planning to bring its video on demand service to the Mac. Well, it looks like they've finally flipped the switch because the service is now live.

Much like iTunes, they're selling TV shows as well as offering movies for purchase and rent. Unlike iTunes, it's a streaming rather than a download service. Fortunately, they've got a number of free videos which will give you a sense of the quality of the service (which requires Flash).

Frankly, I'm a big fan of Amazon MP3, so it's good to see Amazon getting into the video business as well to put a little more competitive pressure on iTunes. I'm doubtful, however, that it will really affect the iTunes juggernaut.

[via electronista]

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Robert Nienburg

iTunes juggernaut? Please. In music maybe, but have you actually tried to work iTunes Movie Rentals into your normal routine? I have and it sucks. The selection sucks, the rental period sucks, browsing sucks. Bring on the alternatives.

September 04 2008 at 4:52 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Jared Mauch

Does not work with Flash player version 10, keeps wanting me to downgrade to 9.

September 04 2008 at 3:15 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
DoNotFold

Another video on demand service for the US. When is there coming one to Belgium?!? Apple?!

September 04 2008 at 2:13 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Karl

Why would I pay the same price for a streaming video that I can only watch on an Internet connected computer instead of buying the same video on iTunes that I can download and watch on my Mac Mini connected to an HDTV, a Windows laptop, and my iPods?

September 04 2008 at 1:54 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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Smartphone OSX = iPerfection

exactly!

September 04 2008 at 3:08 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Mr Lizard

Hang on, did you say I have to buy it and I don't get to download it, streaming only?

Please tell me I'm wrong...

September 04 2008 at 1:47 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Gregg Fuller

Blah... mediocre streaming video. I'll watch it OTA in HD thanks.

September 04 2008 at 1:06 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Sister Christian

Um How is this different than Hulu? And isn't Hulu free? Yeah there are adds but they are short and in offensive? If I am going to "buy" something I want that something! "Buy" streaming? Really?

September 04 2008 at 12:54 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Joe Cabrera

Apple's the king in music, but video? Nah, still way too early to call.

We see lots of market percentages when it comes to songs, but is there any cumulative data on online movies out there? I think if Apple were that far ahead of the others we'd all know it by now, no?

September 04 2008 at 12:47 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Jettyboy

Anyone tried it yet with Apple TV? Sounds like it would be an good addition if it works smoothly with AppleTV.

September 04 2008 at 12:47 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
moo

I just wish the video industry would catch on like the music industry finally has. I want to purchase DRM free video. I would basically stop torrenting things if I could purchase it and use it anywhere I want. I want to be able to watch video I buy in iTunes and my iPhone, and also leave it on my media server to be watched on my TV via my PS3. I currently can't buy a movie and do that. It's pretty sad.

September 04 2008 at 12:34 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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caleb

Weird. I can. *shrug*

September 04 2008 at 1:25 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Smartphone OSX = iPerfection

you can watch vids from itunes on your iphone?
i think your argument is pretty lame. so what if you cant watch movies on your ps ? cry me a river

September 04 2008 at 3:07 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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