TV boxes let Netflix users bypass mail delivery

May 20th, 2008 By MICHAEL LIEDTKE, AP Business Writer

(AP) -- Preparing for the eventual extinction of its DVD-by-mail rental service, Netflix Inc. on Tuesday is introducing its first solution for subscribers who want entertainment delivered directly to their television sets with just a few clicks on a remote control.



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    Last I checked Netflix doesnt service Canada. And as if Bell or Rogers will allow that kind of bandwidth use LOL!

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