May 12th, 2006
LIVEdigitally Review: Moviebeam - A great on-demand experience, for a price
By: Chief Gizmateer, Gizmos for Geeks
Contributing Writer, RealTechNews
Our friend, Jeremy, over at LIVEdigitally recently reviewed Moviebeam and Moviebeam HD. Here’s a snippet:
Per the company’s description, “Moviebeam is a brilliant new way to rent and watch movies at home. Get movies delivered directly to your TV — no cable, satellite, or computer is required.” To me, Moviebeam is either the lazy man’s answer to Blockbuster, or, more likely, an early glimpse into the future of our soon-to-arrive “entertainment, anywhere, anytime, on-demand” lifestyle.
Today, Moviebeam’s offering is, in a nutshell, a $199 set-top box that delivers up to 10 movies per week (it comes with 100 or so available to start!), available in an instantaneous on-demand offering at prices ranging from $1.99 to $3.99 per movie. All movies are available at either DVD or HDTV quality, and the box does not interfere with any other TV or Internet offerings in your household.
After some hands-on use, I have to say, the product is quite fun to use, and a welcome addition to my home. Especially if you ask my wife!
Check out the rest of the review on LIVEdigitally.
Source: Gizmos for Geeks
ed3 says:
Neat idea, but alas:
“Sorry, Moviebeam is not available in your area”…
Par for the course for those of us who do not live in or near major metro areas.
May 12th, 2006 at 6:46 am
Ran Kailie says:
Nice idea and it may be a good fix for me because I refuse to pay the cable company their outrageous amount of money. Why can’t TV programs be provided this way too?
Wish it was in my area.
May 12th, 2006 at 7:17 am
Jillian says:
I’m with the online media agency responsible for promoting MovieBeam, and I wanted to let you know that there is actually a special promo code for an even lower price point. We’re offering a $49 promo ONLY for people who have read about MovieBeam online. If your readers enter PR49B when ordering, they’ll get this price.
Thanks!
-Jillian Tate
Account Manager, Intergrated Media Solutions (online agency for MovieBeam)
May 12th, 2006 at 12:25 pm