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news.cnet.com - 1/14/2009

Blockbuster to offer video downloads

— news.cnet.com — In an effort to keep pace with rival Netflix, Blockbuster announced a partnership Wednesday to offer instant... access to its video library through various home and portable devices. The movie rental company has partnered with Sonic Solutions to ... (more) Blockbuster to offer video downloads

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engadget.com - 1/5/2009

LG gets official with Netflix-enabled Broadband HDTVs

— engadget.com — Yup, it's official . LG will be showcasing the world's first Netflix-enabled HDTVs at CES this week.... The so-called Broadband HDTVs will arrive in plasma and LCD flavors, though exact screen sizes and model names have yet to be disclosed. They'll ... (more) LG gets official with Netflix-enabled Broadband HDTVs

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google.com - 1/5/2009

The Associated Press: LG high-def TVs to stream Netflix videos directly

— google.com — 10 hours ago NEW YORK (AP) Netflix Inc. has come up with another way to get movies... to people without sending DVDs in the mail. In a partnership to be announced Monday, LG Electronics will start selling high-definition TV sets that stream Netflix ... (more) The Associated Press: LG high-def TVs to stream Netflix ...

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Netflix & Walmart Illegally Cornering DVD Market?
Zatz Not Funny! — Over the last few years, it’s been no secret that Netflix has become the dominant force for DVD by mail rentals. There may be plenty of other ways to watch films, but when it comes to renting through the mail, Netflix’s laser like focus has put them in the enviable position of being able to assert a large degree of control over the economics of their market. While there is nothing wrong with a company being so successful that they become the dominant player through skill, there are laws ...