Featured Article: Whats the best movie rental option for you?
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How is Netflix Different than Blockbuster Online or Other movie rental Options?1.) They first thing that sets Netflix apart is their website! It is amazing, easy to use, and filled with all kinds of excellent movie rental information. With over 2 billion movie ratings from Netflix members you can get a good idea of movie quality right from the start. There is also a suggestions area, where movies are recommended to members based on previous ratings they made and the ratings of others who have similar tastes in movies. Check out the Friends and Community areas, where you can create a friends list and share your own movie ideas and information with your friends. 2.) Netflix customer satisfaction seems to be one of their top priorities! More than 90% of Netflix members say they are so satisfied with the Netflix service that they recommend the service to family and friends. 3.) Another selling point for Netflix is thier huge dvd inventory. Netflix has more than 100,000 titles and more than 55 million dvds total. Every three months, Netflix members rent more than 95% of the 100,000 titles in the Netflix library. On any given day, more than 46,000 of the 100,000 titles available at Netflix are in distribution. If you stacked every movie Netflix ships (on average, 2 million dvds a day) in a single pile, the stack would be taller than Mt. Everest within a week. 4.) Netflix Environmental Impact :: If Netflix members drove to and from a rental store, they would consume 800,000 gallons of gasoline and release more than 2.2 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually. |
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Can you buy brand new dvds?Blockbuster Online offers users the ability to buy both New and Used dvds online. This is great if you must have a perfectly packaged new dvd. While Netflix offers a wide selection of previously-viewed dvds, new dvds are not currently available for purchase. How about the ability to watch movie rentals on your computer?Now this is where it gets interesting. While Netfilx allows a no-charge “watch instantly” option from their movie library on over 12,000 titles, Blockbuster charges a Rental Download fee that varies by title. |
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At this point it seems Netflix is the logical choice for both their massive selection and excellent website. Before you decide, make sure you check out iTunes Movies. More to come, check back soon for movie reviews, new dvd releases & more comparisons. Enjoy! |