VOD + DVD = Killer App?

I would go for this. I would also go for the opportunity to buy a DVD of the movie I just saw in the theater on my way out the door. I’d probably own a lot more DVDs if I could do that.

Slashdot | Pay-Per-View to Provide DVD After Viewing?
Comcast is entertaining an idea that would allow digital cable customers to purchase a pay-per-view movie for roughly $17 that would also include a hard copy in the mail a few days later. From the article: “The only snafu in the entire idea is the fact that only 40% of Comcast cable subscribers have the required digital box at this point in time. But still, that is 40% of 21 million customers which is not too bad. DirecTV and Dish, are you listening?”