Movielink

However, consumer electronics devices such as the Xbox 360 game console also allowed users to more easily view these digital media on a traditional television screen.

[1] Also, Movielink had deals with certain set top box companies to offer its movies downloaded directly to people's televisions(including AT&T's Homezone product).

[2] Experimentation with other business models was underway, including a feature which allowed users to purchase, download, and burn a DVD of a selected film.

[5] This came shortly after numerous studios announced their intent to work with a range of potential Movielink competitors, such as Amazon.com, Apple Computer, BitTorrent Inc., Jaman, and Microsoft Xbox.

Customers were notified 30 days in advance that all movies rented or purchased prior to the shutdown date must be downloaded by no later than 12/15/08 11:59 P.M. Pacific Time.