MediaPoint Blockbuster movie set-top-box gets unboxed

The 2Wire-built MediaPoint box has a long ways to go before it's widely viewed as a formidable opponent to the Roku Netflix Player, Xbox 360 or the number of Netflix-enabled Blu-ray players. That said, we're always down for a fun unboxing, and this one's coming to us courtesy of Mr. Dave Zatz. Upon firing it up, he didn't have the greatest experience with Ethernet, but things seemed to get going with WiFi. Granted, he has yet to actually enjoy any material on this here movie STB, but that's likely because he was busy hosting up a litany of photographs for your enjoyment. Speaking of, the whole gallery awaits you in the read link.

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 1st 2008 3:20PM]

As long as Blockbuster insists on a per movie charge they will have no chance to compete against Netflix.

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 1st 2008 3:26PM]

Darren,
You must never sleep and probably take the laptop with you everywhere cause you pick up EVERY gadget-related story there is. I continue to be amazed by the number and quality of the posts you do.... So good job!

Now, about the 2wire box.
I'm not really interested in another box, but I am interested in how well this device works and how it compares to the Netflix boxes out there. I was surprised to see this from Blockbuster - pleasantly but still surprised.

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 1st 2008 3:43PM]

Composite cables?? Really?!

Why not just include a RF adapter (turn your TV to either channel 3 or 4) and just be done with?

Jesus tap dancin Christ...

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 1st 2008 4:24PM]

Do you guys think this will be for Canadians too?