Why
would anybody watch a TV show or movie on a phone? I used to wonder the
same thing—until I tried it. Turns out, it’s a great way to kill time
or entertain the kids when other options aren’t available—on a bus, in
an airport, or in a long line. TV shows and movies are available only
on your PC. After you download one, you have to sync it to your phone.
Marketplace sells popular TV shows and feature films. With movies, you
also have the option to rent. Rentals are cheaper, but they have
limitations: You have 14 days to start watching and 24 hours to finish
a rental once you tap Play.
1. Buy a TV Show
Connect your phone to your PC via the USB cable, open the Zune software, and then click Marketplace.
Click TV.
Browse to find the TV show you want to buy, and then click it.
Click Buy to purchase a single episode, or click Buy Season to purchase all episodes.
After
the show is downloaded to your PC, browse to find it in your
collection, and then drag it to the phone icon to sync it to your phone.
2. Buy or Rent a Movie
Connect your phone to your PC via the USB cable, open the Zune software, and then click Marketplace.
Click Movies.
Browse to find the movie you want to buy or rent, and then click it.
Click Buy or Rent, and then follow the on-screen instructions to download the movie.
After
the movie is downloaded to your PC, browse to find it in your
collection, and then drag it to the phone icon to sync it to your phone.
Tip:
Many Marketplace videos
are available in both standard and high-definition versions. If you
plan to watch them only on your phone, opt for the standard version to
save money. Windows Phone can play high-def videos, but because the
screen isn’t HD, you won’t notice much difference.
