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Redbox Instant, the fledgling streaming-media service from Redbox (Coinstar) and Verizon, will get a boost this summer when it becomes available on several of Roku's streaming set-top boxes.
Redbox Instant is a hybrid service that combines unlimited streaming with one-day disc rentals via kiosks—sort of like the old Netflix plan, though that service offered discs by mail. Subscribers get four disc rentals each month as part of the $8 monthly fee. You can also purchase and rent new releases on-demand through the Redbox Instant store, much like you can do with Amazon Instant or Vudu.
We gave Redbox Instant a quick look when it first launched, and found there was a lot to like about it—especially the price—though we weren't wowed by the breadth or depth of the content available via streaming. Since our test, Redbox Instant has added a ticket-purchasing capability for live events in select cities, a program that still appears to be in beta.
If you're looking for a new streaming service, let us know if you decide to give Redbox Instant a try. We'd like to know what you think of it, and whether the ability to get Blu-ray discs factored into your decision.
—James K. Willcox
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