Amazon Lets You Stream Videos and Movies Instead of Downloading Them

By my own rough estimation, more than 15% of all my earnings filter into the Amazon Marketplace. That's right, 15%. While this fact typically slips my mind while buying another book I have little time and less intention of reading, a recent announcement made by Amazon has me worried: Amazon will now feature a video streaming service, giving iTunes, Hulu and Netflix a serious run for their money. Gulp.



Amazon Video on Demand will offer commercial-free streaming of TV series and Films for a rental price of $2.99-$3.99 and $9.99-$14.99 to own. With an astounding library featuring more than 40,000 titles, many who frequent competing sites like Hulu and iTunes might begin crossing over to Amazon.

However, while the library size and commercial-free display are very enticing, the appeal of and market for on demand video streaming is still largely unproven. In some cases, you are likely to find less expensive physical copies of the film or television show than its listed streaming price. But then again, waiting for three weeks to receive a DVD wrapped in newspaper makes this price contrast a wash.

Unless these services are made gratis for card-carrying Prime members (*Note, there is no actual card) it is unlikely that I, as well as others in my socio-economic bracket, will fork over dough that should be going to things like toothpaste and gas.

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