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Vudu (Wal-Mart)

Vudu (Wal-Mart)

Content: 20,000 movies and TV shows Cost: 99¢ rentals; $4.99 purchase Streaming launch: 2004

Content: 20,000 movies and TV shows Cost: 99¢ rentals; $4.99 purchase Streaming launch: 2004

Apple iTunes

Apple iTunes

Content: 130,000 movies and TV shows Cost: $2.99 rentals; $9.99 purchases Streaming launch: 2005

Content: 130,000 movies and TV shows Cost: $2.99 rentals; $9.99 purchases Streaming launch: 2005

Amazon Instant

Amazon Instant

Content: 120,000 movies and TV shows Cost: 99¢ rentals; $4.99 purchases; $79 a year Streaming launch: 2006

Content: 120,000 movies and TV shows Cost: 99¢ rentals; $4.99 purchases; $79 a year Streaming launch: 2006

Hulu

Hulu

Content: 58,500 movies and TV shows Cost: Free or $7.99 a month Streaming launch: 2007

Content: 58,500 movies and TV shows Cost: Free or $7.99 a month Streaming launch: 2007

Netflix

Netflix

Content: 50,500 (est.)* Cost: From $7.99 a month Streaming launch: 2007†

Content: 50,500 (est.)* Cost: From $7.99 a month Streaming launch: 2007†

Epix (Viacom, MGM, Lionsgate)

Epix (Viacom, MGM, Lionsgate)

Content: 15,000 movies Cost: Varies Streaming launch: 2009

Content: 15,000 movies Cost: Varies Streaming launch: 2009

Comcast Xfinity

Comcast Xfinity

Content: Comcast movies, TV shows, and sports Cost: From $29.99 a month Streaming launch: 2010

Content: Comcast movies, TV shows, and sports Cost: From $29.99 a month Streaming launch: 2010

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