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Samsung Adds Amazon HD VOD to HDTVs

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Washington, D.C. (October 15, 2009) -- Samsung has added Amazon.com's Video On Demand library to select LCD and Plasma HDTVs.

The Amazon service has a library of 50,000 movies and TV shows, including 2,000 in high-def.  Owners of Samsung's HDTV Series 650 and Series 7000 can rent or buy the titles, which then can be downloaded via the Net onto the TV and viewed instantly.

However, to access the library, the Samsung HDTV owner must have a Broadband connection.

“Consumers have told us they want easy access to premium on-demand TV shows and movies, and we’re very pleased to continue to offer more ways to do that with Amazon Video On Demand,” said Samsung's John Revie in a statement. “Whether it’s watching their favorite Blu-ray movie or instantly streaming their favorite content, we’re committed to offering people maximum choice and will continue to be an innovator.”

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With Amazon Video On Demand, customers pay only for what they want to watch with no subscription required. Customers` purchases are stored online in their Amazon Video On Demand video library which also enables customers to access their videos from PCs, Macs, and other compatible devices.

Today`s announcement of Amazon Video On Demand availability adds to Samsung`s existing Internet TV lineup, which now includes premium services and content from Twitter, Yahoo!, YouTube and others.

In a similar announcement yesterday, Samsung said Blockbuster's On Demand service would also be added to select HDTVs and Blu-ray players. However, at this time, Blockbuster's VOD feature does not include high-def films or TV shows.

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