RCA Akimbo Video On Demand Player Featuring the Akimbo Service | 
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| Brand: RCA
Category: CE
List Price: $199.99
Buy New: $45.00
You Save: $154.99 (77%)
New (3) from $45.00
Rating:  2 reviews
Color: Silver, Black bezel
Media: Electronics
Batteries: 2
Batteries Included: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 9.2
Dimensions (in): 14 x 10 x 3
MPN: IP1150AO
Model: IP1150AO
UPC: 034909690062
EAN: 0034909690062
ASIN: B000JT0480
Release Date: October 23, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: used one time
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| Features:
| • | Download movies and programs direct to your TV | | • | Access the latest Hollywood movies from Movielink | | • | Choose from thousands of programs based on your interests | | • | Queue and View a personalized on-demand library | | • | Easy to Setup, Easy to Use |
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| Customer Reviews:
 Content Costs Extra January 18, 2007
Sherman G. Griffin (Seattle, WA)
66 out of 67 found this review helpful
I got the Akimbo & plugged it in & connected it, no problem. The challenge I have with it is that after paying a $9.99 monthly subscription fee, I really expected to see some good content. But what I've found is that all of the good, premium shows & movies cost more--a couple of bucks individually. The shows that come with the monthly subscription seem to be lower tier national geographic/short form/special interest type of programming. It doesn't grab me as worth the monthly subscription fee & I find I'm not watching it enough to justify.
The other frustrating thing for me was that after getting it all to work initially, I had to go download the content, which basically took overnight since it's coming through my broadband connection. I'm not opposed to content being downloaded, but I what I really would have liked would have been a bunch of content preloaded on the device & "just there" so that I could get started watching!
The Akimbo UI is good and intuitive. They've done a good job integrating account management controls from the PC as well.
 Best system for renting movies... January 3, 2007
ivan rodriguez
13 out of 39 found this review helpful
For me renting movies at a video center or even netflix is a thing of the past. This thing is great, just order the movie and you will be watching in no time. No need to return the movie or late fees ever again! The other shows available for free are great too!
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