12-05-2009, 06:59 PM | #1 |
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Netflix Or Blockbuster?
Okay you penny pinching bastards. I have accounts with both Blockbuster and Netflix. I like things about both of them but I am thinking about getting rid of one because I don't use them enough now that I am working 60+ hours a week. Here's the breakdown;
Netflix $8.99 plus $2 for BR/month 1 disk at a time, unlimited streaming. Good-Free (and rather good quality) live streaming to my PS3, and all of my computers. Decent disc library/selection. Fast turnaround. Bad-Disks are mail only. Streaming library still needs some work. Weak Blu Ray selection. Extra charge for Blu Ray access. Blockbuster $17/month 3 disks at a time, unlimited in store trade ins. Good-Large Blu Ray selection. Can trade movies in at store and get new movie for free (no return date/late fees this way, btw). Huge library. Bad-You have to pay for streaming and the selection is weak anyway. Slow movie turnaround. Okay, which does everyone think I should keep? |
12-05-2009, 07:29 PM | #2 |
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If you use the streaming option a lot I stay stick with Net Flix. The three disc option from Blockbuster is nice but if you work that many hours a week you don't have a lot of time to watch 3 movies anyhow.
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12-05-2009, 08:12 PM | #3 |
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Going to a store is wack, they should have shut those down years ago Last edited by Homeslice; 12-05-2009 at 08:14 PM.. |
12-05-2009, 08:52 PM | #4 |
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Thanks! To tell the truth, I didn't use the streaming much before they started streaming to PS3 and I got a new computer... I'm watching a movie right now while I type this and it works really well and the video quality is good. You're right about the three movies, I have two movies that have been sitting here all week already and I got a third from BB today.
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12-05-2009, 08:57 PM | #5 | |
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The one good thing I'll say for the BB store is that you can get a movie NOW. If Netflix starts streaming new releases then it's all on!!! I'd kick them $30/month for that service. Eventually this dinosaur cable company will finally get VOD and this debate will be moot! Although between HuLu and Netflix streaming... |
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12-05-2009, 09:03 PM | #6 |
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Redbox, it's all I can afford. Nearest box is only 2 miles away, so no biggie.
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12-05-2009, 09:07 PM | #7 |
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Yea I won't use them....college town... My GF gets them for free and I won't use them because they almost always have some kind of shit on them or they're scratched. Plus no Blu Ray!!!
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12-05-2009, 10:06 PM | #8 |
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12-05-2009, 10:10 PM | #9 |
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Never had a problem with them, except we live on the edge of the hood, and Mickey D's where the box is at closes at 8pm.
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12-06-2009, 09:08 PM | #10 |
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red box? What's that?
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