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We all knew it was only a matter of time before Amazon took on Netflix by streaming movie and TV content. But rather than debut the service along with a monthly subscription plan similar to Netflix’s—or even Hulu’s, for that matter—Amazon is offering it as an added bonus to Amazon Prime members. So now, in addition to getting free two-day shipping on items purchased through Amazon.com for $79 a year, Prime members also get instantstreaming access to 5,000 movies and TV shows at no additional cost. The commercialfree content is viewable through Amazon Instant Video on a PC or Mac, or over an Internet-enabled TV or compatible settop box, such as the Roku or Unbox video players.