Basically, this is an on-demand relationship where you connect the HDTV to the internet and then choose from a variety of Blockbuster movies that stream directly to your Samsung HDTV.
The Blockbuster feature is new so only 2009 products rated at or above the 650 and 7000 series for HDTVs are eligible for the firmware upgrade according to TWICE.
The Samsung and Blockbuster deal is just another in what will probably be a trendy feature for new HDTV products moving forward.
Already, NetFlix has a box that connects to your TV that lets you stream straight from the web to your TV and Sony has a similar on-demand feature built into their 2009 BRAVIA XBR and Z-Series HDTVs.
Sony's on-demand feature is actually a bit better than Samsung's because it gives people free access to Amazon Video On Demand, YouTube, Sports Illustrated, Sony Pictures and more.
Regardless of which is better, on-demand capabilities in a HDTV is pretty cool as long as the resolution is at least DVD quality when full screen. Anything else -- like grainy, dull pictures -- would be a major disappointment and I would feel somewhat cheated.
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