Amazon Movie Rentals - Page 2

SCION · 10-20-2011, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by SGATL

I needed to know the ame thing. On their website for movies it states that you can download a movie you buy to portable device but can only download rental movies to a PC or TIVO. So I specifically called Amazon today. They confirmed the same thing they said you will not be able to download rented movies you can only stream rental movies (which does you no good when there is no wi-fi connection, like on a plane or the road with kids) for this reason Think I am going to buy a refurb Ipad from apple site (same warranty as a new one).

I don't know what the heck the deal is with this Windows PC limitation for rentals. I was fairly certain their own device would be allowed.

Jabby · 10-20-2011, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by SGATL

I needed to know the ame thing. On their website for movies it states that you can download a movie you buy to portable device but can only download rental movies to a PC or TIVO. So I specifically called Amazon today. They confirmed the same thing they said you will not be able to download rented movies you can only stream rental movies (which does you no good when there is no wi-fi connection, like on a plane or the road with kids) for this reason Think I am going to buy a refurb Ipad from apple site (same warranty as a new one).

Thanks for the leg work.

I use a Sansa Clip for audio (music and books), Netflix for streaming and I still have my trusty K3. Since I am well covered and there is a question as to how good the Kindle ereader will be, I canceled my KF order and gave the ereader question as the reason for the cancellation.

I originally ordered the TF to replace my K3 and a tablet used for browsing, email and epub reading. But there are just too many hardware, rental policy and other unknown short comings, so I'm taking a wait and see attitude.

Regard - John

P.S. At least 75% of my TF use would be as an ereader.

taoofpu2 · 10-20-2011, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Jabby

I originally ordered the TF to replace my K3 and a tablet used for browsing, email and epub reading. But there are just too many hardware, rental policy and other unknown short comings, so I'm taking a wait and see attitude.

I'm beginning to feel somewhat the same. The lack of SD, the scarcity of new information since announcement day, and the lack of clarity on a number of questions are giving me pause. My K3 will give me plenty of reading pleasure while I evaluate some other options.

sadievan · 10-20-2011, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Jabby

Thanks for the leg work.

I use a Sansa Clip for audio (music and books), Netflix for streaming and I still have my trusty K3. Since I am well covered and there is a question as to how good the Kindle ereader will be, I canceled my KF order and gave the ereader question as the reason for the cancellation.

I originally ordered the TF to replace my K3 and a tablet used for browsing, email and epub reading. But there are just too many hardware, rental policy and other unknown short comings, so I'm taking a wait and see attitude.

Regard - John

P.S. At least 75% of my TF use would be as an ereader.

I'm still keeping my Fire order. Figure with a November ship date (Holiday Season) we probably have til the end of January to return if not happy.

SCION · 10-20-2011, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by sadievan

I'm still keeping my Fire order. Figure with a November ship date (Holiday Season) we probably have til the end of January to return if not happy.

Yep, same here.

sadievan · 10-20-2011, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by SCION

Yep, same here.

I still think for what I want it for, the Fire will be just fine.

covfam · 10-20-2011, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by SCION

Right, but you can stream using any tablet with Flash. I want to be able to download content. That's why I'm getting 2 of them for the children. They can watch videos when we're on the road. Today you can only download to a Windows PC and TIVO.

i would like to download video as well... i live in a rural area that has no broadband internet at all so streaming is not an options .. and most all the tv's/internet content boxes and stuff require 1-3 megabyte broadband service to work and despite living 6 miles out of town i wont have any broadband internet for another 20 years at the rate things are going here in wisconsin

SamuraiXSendai · 10-20-2011, 04:53 PM

Keep those orders folks, demand will outstrip supply. You'll be able to sell it on ebay if you decide not to keep it. Happened with the first Kindle - I could have sold it for $800 (not promising that much of a premium for the Fire), believe it or not. Folks get desperate for promised gifts with the Holiday season coming.

SCION · 10-20-2011, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by SamuraiXSendai

Keep those orders folks, demand will outstrip supply. You'll be able to sell it on ebay if you decide not to keep it. Happened with the first Kindle - I could have sold it for $800 (not promising that much of a premium for the Fire), believe it or not. Folks get desperate for promised gifts with the Holiday season coming.

You're right!

kennyc · 10-21-2011, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by sadievan

I still think for what I want it for, the Fire will be just fine.

Yeppers.

kennyc · 10-21-2011, 08:29 AM

Here's to Desperation.

SGATL · 10-21-2011, 08:44 AM

When I called Amazon yesterday and the customer service rep specifically to me you could not download rented movies just ones you buy to the new FIRE. I had originally sent an email too and they finally answered. Their email said you can download rented movies. I guess they don't even know the answer. I decided to place another pre order because I could not UN cancel my original order. Guess I will get the true answer when I get it in the mail. As some of you have suggested I can always return it or sell it on ebay

sadievan · 10-21-2011, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by kennyc

Yeppers.

Of course, being a woman I CAN change my mind next week, tomorrow....

GoSharks · 10-21-2011, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by sadievan

Of course, being a woman I CAN change my mind next week, tomorrow....

Of course, being a man I'm sure I need TWO and probably will get bored with them next week, tomorrow.....

kennyc · 10-21-2011, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by sadievan

Of course, being a woman I CAN change my mind next week, tomorrow....

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10-20-2011, 04:53 PM	#23
SamuraiXSendai Addict Posts: 229 Karma: 1234 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Earth Device: Kindle 1. Kindle 2. IPAD. KDXG. Kindle 3.Fire	Keep those orders folks, demand will outstrip supply. You'll be able to sell it on ebay if you decide not to keep it. Happened with the first Kindle - I could have sold it for $800 (not promising that much of a premium for the Fire), believe it or not. Folks get desperate for promised gifts with the Holiday season coming.

10-21-2011, 08:29 AM	#26
kennyc The Dank Side of the Moon Posts: 35,930 Karma: 119747553 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Denver, CO Device: Kindle2 & PW, Onyx Boox Go6	Here's to Desperation.

10-21-2011, 08:44 AM	#27
SGATL Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2011 Device: none	When I called Amazon yesterday and the customer service rep specifically to me you could not download rented movies just ones you buy to the new FIRE. I had originally sent an email too and they finally answered. Their email said you can download rented movies. I guess they don't even know the answer. I decided to place another pre order because I could not UN cancel my original order. Guess I will get the true answer when I get it in the mail. As some of you have suggested I can always return it or sell it on ebay