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Good Thoughts On iTunes vs. Xbox vs. Tivo for Movie Rentals
Posted by wholeenchilada on February 26, 2008
Here’s a post with some great info on iTunes vs. Xbox vs. Tivo for Movie Rentals:
I use iTunes every now and then to rent a movie for my iTouch; usually when I’m traveling. Last night I rented a movie via my XBox 360 from Microsoft and previously, I’ve rented movies from Amazon’s Unbox from my Tivo. Here is a chart laying out the basics of each of the three options. Below it I’ll discuss my thoughts on them.
| XBox 360 | iTunes | Tivo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum Hardware Price |
$349 | $229 | $99 |
| HD | Yes * | Yes | No |
| Monthly Fee | $5 | $0 | $12.95 |
| Movie Price | 480 Points (aprox $6.95) | $.99 – $3.99 | $1.99 – $3.99 |
| Terms | Expires 15 days (24 hrs after you click play) | Expires 30 days (24 hrs after you click play) | Expires 30 days (24 hrs after you click play) |
| Mobile Device | iPod family | None | Windows Based Laptop |
Read more of Cal Evans post here: http://blog.calevans.com/2008/02/25/itunes-vs-xbox-vs-tivo-for-movie-rentals/
Some great comparative information for renting media via the internet. Do read the complete post for more detail on each of the above options.
