iTunes vs BlinkBox

There is a feature included in iTunes called Smart Playlists that allows the user to create playlists based on criteria such as BPM, Genre, Artist, Album, Plays, Rating, etc.

There is a feature called Genius included in iTunes that allows the user to select a song and create a playlist based on that song. It will analyze the music library and choose songs similar in tone to the one chosen.

Synchronization of playback information, podcast subscriptions, and settings is possible in iTunes. It can also automatically download purchases made on other devices.

Streaming audio to all Airplay enabled devices within WiFi range is permitted by iTunes. It's also possible to select more than one device to play a song at the same time.

The user can set up iTunes in such a way that media (from CDs) can be automatically imported once a CD is inserted. This also comes with customizable import settings (bitrate, codec). Additionally, iTunes can automatically fetch track names from the Internet.

iTunes parental controls can be used to deny access to certain parts of iTunes such as podcasts, internet radio, store, or shared libraries, as well as restricting access to media that has a certain rating or warnings.

Track names and album artwork can be automatically obtained by iTunes.

The interface of iTunes presents a flat, clean design with playback controls at the top-left, search at the top-right, and a row of ways to categorize available media beneath that. It can also be minimized to take up much less space. The minimized interface is called the Mini Player and it can be set to display on top of all other windows. It's possible to show iTunes on top of all other windows when playing movies as well.

The iTunes store offers a huge catalog of videos, songs, and podcasts.

A music streaming service called Radio is available in iTunes. It creates stations based on chosen genres, songs, or artists and requires Apple ID for access.

The ability to add RSS feeds in iTunes keeps the user informed of the latest web content.

Unlike many of the subscription services, Blinkbox offers the very latest movies as they come out on Blu-ray of DVD. And thanks to the Digital HD initiative from Fox Home Entertainment and other studios, you will often find blockbuster content that hasn't even been released on disc yet.

BlinkBox registers your purchased movies with UltraViolet, ensuring your digital content isn't locked in to the service from which you purchase it (i.e. protecting you from potential future issues with that service).

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Rent
Start playing within 30 days. Finish watching in 48 hours on up to 2 devices.

Buy
Own forever.
Watch on up to 5 devices.

No subscription, simply pay for what you want to watch, when you want to watch it.

Tesco Clubcard members get one Clubcard point for every £1 spent on Blinkbox. And because you can also add credit on to your account rather than pay via card for each transaction, it's a good way to budget your entertainment consumption.

A new film, including those that are released before they even make it on to disc formats, cost £3.49 to rent on SD, £4.49 for HD. To buy a new film, expect to pay from £9.99 for SD, £13.99 for HD. Bought films stay on your account "forever", many of which being available in your UltraViolet locker too. Rented films or shows must be watched within 30 days of rental, you then have 48 hours to finish watching them once started.

Older catalogue films cost £2.49 to rent the SD version, £3.49 for the HD. To buy them it will cost £6.99 and £9.99 respectively.

TV shows cost from £1.89 per episode for standard definition, £2.49 for HD. Box sets are also available to buy outright. You cannot rent TV shows.

There are also some special offers and sales on content.