Sony to launch PoP Entertainment Vending Machines

Ever found yourself in a situation where you just want to buy a DVD movie and hole up in your room with some popcorn, but it’s midnight and nothing’s open except that specialty store with the flashing neon lights? Where can you grab a flick at that hour? (Legally, I mean.)

From your local vending machine! … eh? Yep. There are soda machines, iPod machines, and soon there will be entertainment machines that dispense DVDs, Blu-ray discs, games, and even MP3s.

Ever found yourself in a situation where you just want to buy a DVD movie and hole up in your room with some popcorn, but it’s midnight and nothing’s open except that… specialty store with the flashing neon lights?

Where can you grab a flick at that hour? (Legally, I mean.)

From your local vending machine! … eh? Yep. There are soda machines, iPod machines, and soon there will be entertainment machines, courtesy of Sony and Universal Pictures.

Called PoP “entertainment vending machines” (no, they don’t dispense all kinds of entertainment, put a cork on your dirty mind), these boxes dispense DVDs, Blu-ray discs, and even PS3 games. If you’re not the CD kind of guy though, you can pop in your USB or SD card and download some music and movies.

Useful when you get the urge to watch the latest store releases, or if you don’t have an internet connection at home, or if you just don’t have the patience for downloading.

PoPs are promised to launch with 150 movies, including recent flicks like Hellboy II and… Mamma Mia. There are choices for everyone! The boxes are reported to appear in cinemas, gyms, universities, and travel stations. Follow the source link for a hands on vid.

Via Stuff.tv