Blockbuster will sell the ARCHOS 10 netbook in 1,000 Blockbuster stores in the United States. The mini-laptop, available for $299.99, will include an embedded link to www.blockbuster.com.

"Blockbuster strives to provide consumers with convenient access to media entertainment when and where they want it. Enhancing our consumer electronics offerings with an affordably priced netbook that allows customers to access our online rental, retail and download services, whether they’re at home or on the road, is a natural fit," said Joanne DeLorenzo, VP, product, for Blockbuster, in a prepared statement.

Earlier this week, Blockbuster announced a partnership with Samsung (For more, click here).

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MSNBC-NBC News Split Dates Set

In a Wednesday editorial call reported on by the trades, MSNBC SVP, Newsgathering Scott Matthews outlined when the cable network will break away from NBC News as part of the Versant spinoff from NBCUniversal.

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