NetFlix will always be two steps ahead of Blockbuster. Hopefully NetFlix will upgrade the quality of their downloads, though. I don't know about the XBox downloads, since I haven't tried that yet, but the Watch It Now quality for computer is terrible.
It depends on the quality of your Internet connection.
I use a cell phone modem, which is a very slow connection, but the movies are watchable.
If you want HiDef, nothing can beat the free OTA broadcasts of your local TV stations. It's the best signal there is, because bandwidth is not an issue and the transmissions are uncompressed. Cable, satellite and Internet real-time quality will never come close.
“NetFlix will always be two steps ahead of Blockbuster. Hopefully NetFlix will upgrade the quality of their downloads, though. I don’t know about the XBox downloads, since I haven’t tried that yet, but the Watch It Now quality for computer is terrible.”
You must have a slower internet connection (they adjust the quality based on your internet speed.) Do you run Cable or DSL?
I’ve notice the quality over a decent cable connection is about as good as a typical DVD on most movies. The movie quality does vary. I’ve noticed a few older films/documentaries that look like they were captured from a VHS tape (the version of Ben Hur they have online comes to mind.) Overall though, the quality is pretty good. As good as regular cable.