I am wondering how the compression quality of their movie catalog is. Some of the movies are actually pretty cheap to own on your phone 9.99 etc.
I haven't even looked at the Blockbuster App yet. If movies are indeed $9.99, it's no wonder they're business is circling the drain. I'd make a trip to your local Blockbuster "Going Out of Business" sale and buy dvds for less than $9.99 if I were you.
Even at $9.99, you'd be better off purchasing them in a retail format, considering you'll only be able to watch said film via YOUR handset, without any type of ability to stream them to a larger screen.
I seriously would love to know what Motorola was smoking when they allowed Blockbuster to throw their bloatware onto the X. I seriously hope we see some Netflix action soon!
Too expensive and if you download one, you better watch it quick.
I'm surprise by how negative everyone is towards this app. I have never been with Netflix, I hate the idea of having to pay monthly membership fees and getting movies in snail mail. I have a blockbuster app on my blu ray player and once I got the X, I decided to try it out. It worked flawlessly, just as if the disc was in the player (meaning I could pause, rewind or come back and watch it later). Best part of all, I don't have to pay another dime unless I want to rent another movie. With the app on the X, I can order it ahead of time at work and then go home and watch it (big hi-def tv over HDMI). I don't see it as just an app to watch movies on a phone.
The way I see it, competition is a good thing. I like to have the alternative options. Maybe Blockbuster just needs more constructive feedback.
Edit; I should add that my blu ray player has a Netflix app, but I haven't tried it because I am sure they will want me to sign up for monthly fees.
Couple things, First with netflix you get more than just movies "by snail mail" they have a large bordering on huge selection of play instantly selections available. You rent 4 movies in a month from this thing and you just paid for your netflix subscription but with netflix you could have watched as much as you can take.
Second, the Blockbuster app won't output over HDMI... As for netflix they have plenty of free trials available.. give it a shot and see what folks are talking about.
Couple things, First with netflix you get more than just movies "by snail mail" they have a large bordering on huge selection of play instantly selections available. You rent 4 movies in a month from this thing and you just paid for your netflix subscription but with netflix you could have watched as much as you can take.
Second, the Blockbuster app won't output over HDMI... As for netflix they have plenty of free trials available.. give it a shot and see what folks are talking about.
Even at $9.99, you'd be better off purchasing them in a retail format, considering you'll only be able to watch said film via YOUR handset, without any type of ability to stream them to a larger screen.
I seriously would love to know what Motorola was smoking when they allowed Blockbuster to throw their bloatware onto the X. I seriously hope we see some Netflix action soon!
Pshhh, most films are at least $3 to rent. Booting up the app a few seconds ago, and looking through some of the new releases, Blockbuster is undoubtedly crazy if they expect anyone to spend $22 on a digital and device locked title for $21.99!
I'm not kidding folks, New Releases are $22...
The blockbuster app reviews in the market say everything. Every other review requests netflix. I put my two cents in up there too.
I just wish they have a Netflix App on Android already and be able to use the HDMI out.....
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