Chris Gohlke
02-09-2009, 05:00 AM
<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://www.zatznotfunny.com/2009-02/rokus-amazon-vod-in-beta-youtube-next/' target='_blank'>http://www.zatznotfunny.com/2009-02...a-youtube-next/</a><br /><br /></div><p><em>"We knew Amazon Video on Demand was headed to Roku’s media streamer ($99) early this year. And now, via their forums, we have word that the service has entered private beta. I had hoped Amazon VOD functionality was hidden within the recent 1.5 software update, however it’s rolled into a more significant 2.0 upgrade."</em></p><p><img src="http://images.thoughtsmedia.com/resizer/thumbs/size/600/dht/auto/1234132730.usr10.jpg" style="border: 0;" /></p><p>Roku is going to need to change the name of The Netflix Box to better reflect this added functionality. They are basically taking what was an outstanding one-trick pony (watch for my review to be posted shortly) and giving it an entire repertoire of content. I have not had reason to try Amazon's video service yet, but this might be just the reason.</p>