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Suggested ReadingOnline DVD Rental ServicesBelow I've given some information about the two major DVD rental services. Please note that prices are usually subject to any applicable tax. Also, prices are subject to change, so check the information on the official sites before making a decision. Netflix Netflix claims to have over 90,000 titles ranging over a variety of genres. You make a list of DVDs. Available titles from the list are delivered to you by mail. You return DVDs by mailing them back in prepaid envelopes. You also get several hours of video streamed to your PC. Here is an overview of three of their plans:
Official Site - Netflix Blockbuster Total Access Blockbuster Total Access claims to have 75,000 titles available. You make a list of DVDs. Available titles from your list are sent by mail and can be returned by mail or exchanged at brick-and-mortar Blockbuster stores. Here is an overview of three of their plans:
Note: If you don't want the option of in-store rental exchanges, Blockbuster offers other plans at lower monthly rates. Official Site - Blockbuster Pros and Cons Netflix Pro Over 90,000 titlesEasy to receive and return DVDs by mail Option of watching streaming video on PC Con People who rent an extremely high volume of DVDs may experience delaysBlockbuster Total Access Pro Can return by mail or exchange at brick-and-mortar storesSubscriber can get some movie rental exchanges in stores Con Fewer titles than NetflixSuggested Reading |
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