2Wire-built MediaPoint Blockbuster movie set-top-box now on sale

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Don @ Nov 25th 2008 2:13PM

Simple answer: NO

I moved to BB about 1 year ago simply because I like the in store exchange. I'm currently a 4 movie renter - which in effect gives me about 30 movies on average per month which works out to about $1.16 per movie. In addition we get two coupons for free in store movies/games that my kids like as they get to try a bunch of games (Xbox 360). I recognize that Netflix has more selection but to be honest I don't feel constrained and my queue is about 90 movies and I am able to keep that full with new movies every Tuesday. Since my BB store is right near my food store dropping off and getting new movies is just not a big deal.

Why not?

- No HD (deal breaker)
- Only stereo sound (deal breaker, I'm not a snob but i have a decent audio system and I believe the sound is just as important as the HD)

I would expect those two items to be updated in the future and I might revisit my decision then.

I have tried all the download/streaming options (have Tivo, Xbox 360, Media Center) and I just don't see the "WOW have to have" yet - though again I believe this will all improve over time and someday I can see having some sort of "box" in my entertainment center. From my non scientific testing I believe the I Tunes is the best so far (no I'm not a fanboy and don't own an I Phone or any other Apple product - love it and hate it at the same time I'm a Win person for now).

In conclusion I'll take my BR DVD that works wonderfully on my HD TV/5.1 Audio System and wait for the WOW factor from one of these download/streaming system.

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