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Amazon Unbox could add HD, streaming, other upgrades

Amazon Unbox survey
Amazon is sending out a survey to a select group of folks asking what changes they'd like to see to Amazon Unbox, the company's digital video download service. At one point, the survey asks what participants think of several possible improvements to the service:
  • Free video streaming with ads
  • Paid video streaming without ads
  • Burn downloaded movies to DVD for playback on a DVD player
  • Ability to purchase a DVD from Amazon.com and watch a streaming copy of the same movie while you wait for the physical disc to arrive
  • HD video downloads
  • Ability to purchase a DVD and get a digital media copy for a small additional fee
  • Subscription service that would allow you to watch a certain number of videos per month for a flat fee
  • Subscription service allowing you to watch a certain number of independent films for a flat fee
  • Ability to watch DVD extras when renting or purchasing a movie from Amazon Unbox
  • Browse your Unbox library on your TiVo
Now, there's no guarantee that any of these "improvements" are actually on their way. But it's nice to see that Amazon's at least considering them, because we'd kind of like to see one of each.