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Online DVD Rentals: Choosing the Right Company
Renting DVDs online has become increasingly popular over the last few years, reportedly with over seven million subscribers to various companies in the US alone. But which company is right for you?
MoviesAndGames123.com compares price, service, and selection to help you choose the best online DVD rental service for your needs.
Our Top Pick of the Month:
We have to go with BLOCKBUSTER on this one. TOTAL ACCESS is the new arrangement offered for returning movies: either send back by mail or return and exchange in-store. Never wait for movies again.
Their site is top-notch, and customer satisfaction ratings are high. Plans start as low as $9.99 with over 70,000 titles to choose from. With BLOCKBUSTER TOTAL ACCESS, you wil have no problem always having a movie to watch when you're ready.
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Honorable Mention:
Go with Gameznflix if you want a cheaper alternative to Blockbuster, especially if you have video gamers in the family.. They have a good site with a great selection of DVD titles along with all the top video games on all the top platforms, including X-box 360!
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Overview: Online DVD Movie Rentals |
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Blockbuster Online is now the top competitor to online giant Netflix. The have an excellent site, good price plans, and the new Total Access System.
Pros: Total Access allows for exchange of movies either by mail or at Blockbuster store; Cons: Your free in-store movie rentals are subject to their return policies and don't include video games. |
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GameZnFlix offers a great selection of movies along with a nice web site. Movie trailers can be viewed directly from the site, and members get nearly a 20% discount for any purchase.
Pros: Plans are the cheapest, starting at $8.99; Top video games offered including Xbox-360; Titles available for purchase at a discount. Cons: Not as many DVD titles as Netflix. |
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Netflix is the leader for online DVD rentals with over 6 million subscribers. They were the first, and some say are the best. Most any title imaginable is available through Netflix.
Pros: Great site; Many titles; Fast delivery; Join with just a checking acct.; Plans start at $5.99/month. Cons: Service is only for movie renting, no video game options available. |
While every online DVD movie rental company offers features and benefits slightly different than the next, you can count on a few basic features being similar:
- Rent as many games or movies as you like (based on your plan choice)
- Never pay late fees
- Never pay postage
- Try the service for free (for some)
So, what sets one company apart from the next? The following:
- Number of titles offered
- Cost of service
- Quality of customer support
- Ease and function of web site
- Speed of delivery
- Unique perks for membership
Comparison Chart: Online DVD Rentals
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Titles
Available
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80,000+ |
50,000+ |
70,000+ |
Delivery
Speed
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1-3 days |
1-3 days |
1-3 days |
Web Site
Quality
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4.0 stars |
4.5 stars |
Movie Trailers |
No |
Yes |
No |
Customer
Service |
E-mail
Ph. 7 days |
E-mail |
E-mail
Ph. M-F
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Purchase
Option
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Used |
Yes |
Yes |
Free Trial?
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Yes |
2 weeks/ 30 days* |
Yes |
Plan
Options
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Five |
Six |
Six |
3-out Plan Cost
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$16.99 |
$16.99 |
$17.99 |
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$8.99 |
$8.99 |
$9.99 |
Video Games? |
No |
Yes |
No |
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* Gameznflix offers a 30 day free trial to all members of the military in the following categories: Active Duty Military, Retirees, Veterans, Reserves, National Guard personnel, Department of Defense employees, and dependents of the above. |
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