![]() And as yet, Blockbuster do not charge extra for Blu-ray rentals, and we've heard no rumors they plan to do so, unlike Netflix.īlockbuster online was launched in August 2004, and gunned for Netflix from the start, though it still comes second in market share, with perhaps half of Netflix's 7 million subscribers in late 2007. If you haven't seen a Blu-ray disc on a 1080p TV you should really give it a try the difference is amazing. In addition to their normal DVD stock, they now carry over 2,200 Blu-ray High Definition discs. Maintaining a queue of films is simple, and you can even do this in drag and drop fashion. They send an email notification when they dispatch a new title, though some say they come out later in the day than with Netflix. For some films, you can even view critic reviews and view trailers. ![]() They also have customer ratings and comments, recommendations for similar movies, etc. Each title has a wealth of truly stunning detail, including complete cast, director, writer, producer (all hyperlinked), rating, subtitles, language, studio, running time, and a full synopsis. For instant gratification, there's simply no better system, a hybrid of the best of rental-by-mail, and physical stores for when you want something now.īlockbuster's search function is well-tuned and powerful, and we especially like their 17 genre and multiple subgenre browsing system which stays on the top of the screen. They do have a real edge on Netflix in that their Total Access program allows you to bring your DVDs back to any Blockbuster store and get an instant turnaround rather than waiting for the mail to arrive. For instance, there's an excellent tutorial/tour movie which shows you effortless how to use the system-it simply doesn't get any easier than this. ![]() They've really gone to town on the website with improvements in the past couple years. Blockbuster Online is one of the top DVD rental services, definitely on par with market leader Netflix, and for some renters, the better choice. ![]()
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