Intel has announced the launch of Intel Insider, a streaming service that will allow movie buffs to download and stream HD movies from Hungama.com for PCs powered by the second Generation Intel Core Processors.
Intel Insider technology also offers a "proactive queue" capability that will help consumer's pre-download films ahead of the release date, and give them the ability to purchase those films, securely, even if they are not connected to the Internet. This will allow consumers to start watching their movies immediately on the release date without waiting to download during peak traffic times. The technology is available on all second generation Intel Core processor based PCs with built-in visuals.
Potentially the technology will work if Internet speed issues are sorted in our country, as HD content streaming demands high Internet bandwidth. This may also hamper many retail services as in India retail services dominate the market and there is no coherent streaming service in place on the lines of a NetFlix or Hulu.
Intel, in association with Hungama Digital Entertainment Pvt. Ltd, is making available a selection of famous Bollywood and international movies, including blockbusters from Yash Raj Films, Paramount Pictures, T-Series and Reliance Home Video.
When this technology is combined with Intel's Wi-Di technology, which is a wireless display technology, The Intel Insider experience will get enhanced, as it would eliminate the need for HDMI cables and other connections. Everything will be handled wirelessly. While it will eliminate the various connections it will retain HD video quality.