Amazon's cloud- based service, AWS just the ticket, perfect for a cloud- based DVR.

Cablevision executives said they plan to bring an end to the purchase of physical, home- based DVRs soon after this first launch.

Prime subscribers already get free video, and giving them a cloud- based DVR will making buying Amazon's set-top box a no-brainer for them.

When plans for the network- based DVR were first announced in 2006, several major program owners sued the cable operator claiming it was illegal.

In addition to streaming live TV, its cloud- based DVR feature means you can record a show to watch later while on the road.