{"id":703,"date":"2011-10-06T04:52:22","date_gmt":"2011-10-06T04:52:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.audiovideoclan.com\/?p=703"},"modified":"2020-09-10T05:28:00","modified_gmt":"2020-09-10T05:28:00","slug":"7-streaming-media-services","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drprem.com\/tech\/7-streaming-media-services\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Best streaming media services you should know"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A few years ago, most people probably got the majority of their media content from either a cable box, an optical disc or from an Internet download. Today, with the advent of You tube ubiquitous connectivity and better access to broadband, many users now get the bulk of their content streamed directly to their devices from the cloud.<\/p>\n

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Besides many choices available with guaranteed enertainment and high dimensional digital experience with the best prices and subscription packages. Introducing seven most popular streaming media services, that provide best offerings and all round media experience.<\/p>\n

1. iTunes<\/b><\/p>\n

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The new iTunes will have a few new features coincide with iPhone5 and its iOS 5 mobile device operating system. <\/p>\n

At what cost?<\/b><\/p>\n

It will cost you 25$\/year and can store copies of 25,000 songs in the cloud.<\/p>\n

How it works?<\/b><\/p>\n

After running the service on your computer it will scan your music library and it will be available to you at high 256kbps bit rates, if match is found in iTunes store.<\/p>\n

Mobile device support<\/b><\/p>\n

iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad and other Apple devices.<\/p>\n

Our take<\/b><\/p>\n

One feature lacking in iTunes is, unlike many competing streaming music services it doesn’t give access to entire music collection unless you own it. Well not to worry much, if your music isn’t in the service, it will be uploaded to Apple’s server and you can get access through your iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad. <\/p>\n

2. Vudu<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n

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The LG-Vudu deal is TVs and consumer electronics offering increasingly sophisticated Internet media options. It will join the already strong interactive features on those sets, which include Netflix, YouTube, and Yahoo Widgets.<\/p>\n

Cost\/Offers<\/b><\/p>\n

Not offering subscription plan, but the service does have some special deals such a new movie every day for a 99 cent rental. <\/p>\n

PC\/Mac access<\/b><\/p>\n

Via Boxee requires downloading and installing Boxee and then adding the Vudu app.<\/p>\n

Mobile device support<\/b> <\/p>\n

Vudu does offer an iPhone app and iPad.<\/p>\n

Connected device support<\/b> <\/p>\n

Limited but growing. Vudu is accessible via the PS3, Boxee Box and an increasing number of HDTV and Blu-ray players from Vizio, Panasonic, Samsung, LG, Toshiba and more.<\/p>\n

Our take<\/b><\/p>\n

Although best in quality, being expensive and lacking its own source library makes and high speed internet connection makes it a tough choice.<\/p>\n

3. Hulu plus<\/b><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

For those of you who prefer watching your favorite TV shows on the biggest screen in the house while stretched out across your recliner, the Hulu Plus subscription service is available on the WD TV\u00e2\u0084\u00a2 Live Plus and WD TV\u00e2\u0084\u00a2 Live Hub. <\/p>\n

Cost<\/b><\/p>\n

For $7.99\/month.<\/p>\n

PC\/Mac access<\/b><\/p>\n

Yes, via Hulu.com and the Hulu Desktop application.<\/p>\n

Mobile device Support<\/b><\/p>\n

iPhone, iPod touch and iPad, Android. The service will now be available on eight more devices than before, including three Motorola phones, three HTC devices and two LG phones. <\/p>\n

Connected device support<\/b><\/p>\n

Roku, PlayStation 3, TiVo Premiere (soon), Xbox 360 (soon) and select HDTV and Blu-ray players from Vizio, LG, Panasonic, Sony, Haier and Samsung.<\/p>\n

Our take<\/b><\/p>\n

Hulu Plus is a paid version of Hulu\u00e2\u0080\u0099s media streaming service, which allows users to view content on their smart phones and tablets. However, compatibility issues with Android is the only problem that mist customers are facing, but company is planning to take it further.<\/p>\n

4. Amazon video on demand<\/b><\/p>\n

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Amazon Video On Demand is an Internet video on demand service, which offers television shows and films for rental and purchase. Earlier the service became available as Amazon Unbox and was rebranded as “Amazon Video on Demand.”<\/p>\n

Uniqueness<\/b><\/p>\n

The uniqueness of Amazon’s approach with Video on Demand can be estimated, as it may very well have struck a good balance between “owning” content and not having to manage it. <\/p>\n

Cost<\/b><\/p>\n

Video on Demand offers some refreshing differences, for instance, virtually every movie we clicked was available both to rent and purchase in prices ranging from $2.99-3.99 for rentals, and $9.99-14.99 for purchases.<\/p>\n

The purchasing process is simple. A “Your Video Library” area organizes all of your purchases and rentals, though an odd quirk of UI design here lists TV shows side-by-side with movies (including rented ones) in alphabetical order. <\/p>\n

PC\/Mac access<\/b><\/p>

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Users of the streaming video on demand service need only a web browser with the Adobe Flash plugin to stream videos via the web browser. Offline viewing requires Windows.<\/p>\n

Mobile device support<\/b><\/p>\n

If you have an older Creative Zen or Archos device or select Nokia smartphones, you might be able to play back downloaded Amazon Unbox content. Otherwise, this is a service designed for the web browser or TV set.<\/p>\n

Connected device support<\/b><\/p>\n

Roku, Logitech Revue, TiVo, select Sony, and Panasonic Blu-ray players, and TVs from Samsung, Panasonic, Vizio and Sony. Amazon maintains this list of supported devices.<\/p>\n

Our take<\/b><\/p>\n

With the ability to purchase content customers can access their content from almost any high-speed Internet connection. Plus, with the renewed interest in extremely small computers that offer just the bare essentials, hooking up a tiny PC (or other device that can handle Flash) to a TV is a cheap and simple way to get all this content into the living room.<\/p>\n

5. Netflix<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n

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Netflix is a subscription-based movie and television show rental service that offers media to subscribers via Internet streaming and via US mail.<\/p>\n

What it’s Offering?<\/b><\/p>\n

Netflix offers Internet video streaming (“Watch Instantly”) of selected titles to computers running Windows or Mac OS X and to compatible devices. <\/p>\n

PC\/Mac access<\/b><\/p>\n

Yes, using a web browser (requires Microsoft Silverlight), Windows 7 Media Center, Plex, or Boxee.<\/p>\n

Mobile device support<\/b><\/p>\n

iPhon, iPod touch, iPad and Windows Phone 7.<\/p>\n

Connected device support<\/b><\/p>\n

Roku, TiVo, the new Apple TV, Google TV, PS3, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii and countless HDTV sets, Blu-ray players and other devices.<\/p>\n

Cost<\/b><\/p>\n

Streaming only plans start at $7.99 a month.<\/p>\n

Our Take<\/b><\/p>\n

“Throttling” (priority shipping) and Netflix’s API (Application Programming Interface). The Netflix API allows access to data for all Netflix titles as well as access on a user’s behalf to manage their movie queue. It is one of the largest streaming content libraries and capturing subscribers by the millions. <\/p>\n

6. Youtube Live<\/b><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Google\u00e2\u0080\u0099s YouTube integrate live streaming capabilities and discovery tools directly into the YouTube platform as YouTube Live, where you can always find the most compelling live events happening on YouTube and add events to your calendar. <\/p>\n

PC\/Mac access<\/b><\/p>\n

Yes, using a web browser, Windows.<\/p>\n

Connected device support<\/b><\/p>\n

Its streaming beta platform will allow certain YouTube partners with accounts in good standing to stream live content on YouTube only.<\/p>\n

Cost<\/b><\/p>\n

New customers can subscribe to a $99 six-month season pass right on YouTube, with payments being facilitated by Google Checkout.<\/p>\n

Our take<\/b><\/p>\n

The problem with live streaming is that you have to be there for the actual event and that is not an easy thing to remember with so many live streams. The good news is that a handy little tool lets you pop the stream you want to watch straight in to either iCal, Outlook or Google Calendar.<\/p>\n

7. CinemaNow<\/b><\/p>\n

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Best buy collaborated with Sonic solutions to offer on-demand video content to web-connected televisions, portable media players, PCs, Blu-ray players, set-top boxes and mobile phones. This partnership is ready to bear fruit with the launch of the CinemaNow Digital Entertainment Platform.<\/p>\n

What it’s offering?<\/b><\/p>\n

The platform will allow consumers access to new release movies and television shows.<\/p>\n

PC\/Mac access<\/b><\/p>\n

Windows only no Mac. Initially through connected Blu-ray disc players and HDTVs in addition to PCs via the CinemaNow website.<\/p>\n

Connected device support<\/b><\/p>\n

Access through other devices, including best buy\u00e2\u0080\u0099s Insignia brand, is expected to be available later in the year along with an updated interface which will include expanded playback features.<\/p>\n

Cost<\/b><\/p>\n

Three day free subscription trial with subscription membership $29.95 per month for access to free content (does not include hollywood titles); $99.95 per year for access to free content (does not include hollywood titles) and pay per view\/download with rental movies typically cost $2.99 to $3.99. To keep movies typically costs $9.95 to $19.99.<\/p>\n

Our take<\/b> <\/p>\n

CinemaNow is one of the biggest players in the movie download market and deservedly so. The download manager software is simple yet powerful and the quality of movies is as good as you’ll find on the web. <\/p>\n

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