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Netflix vs Blockbuster by Mail

KatieMCR

KatieMCR

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I have been a Netflix subscriber for several years, and have always been happy with their service. However recent events have me considering a switch to Blockbuster by Mail. Netflix is yet again raising their rates, and charges quite a bit extra to receive Blu-ray discs. Blockbuster charges no extra fee for Blu-ray, and has recently added video games to their by mail service. Another benefit to Blockbuster is that they have yet to sign deals with the studios to delay rentals of new releases by 28 days like Netflix has. Does anyone have anything to add to this comparison? Any recent experience with Blockbuster by Mail? Is it any good?
 
why aren't you guys downloading everything just buy some 2tb harddisk and download all the fullhd movies you want. build a htpc and watch it on your tv

the easiest way to go
 
DutchJazzer said:
why aren't you guys downloading everything just buy some 2tb harddisk and download all the fullhd movies you want. build a htpc and watch it on your tv

the easiest way to go
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Blu-ray is the highest quality you can get. I do use the instant streaming from Netflix on my PS3. It has some titles in HD. While they look good, they still can't compete with the quality of Blu-ray.
 
KatieMCR said:
Blu-ray is the highest quality you can get. I do use the instant streaming from Netflix on my PS3. It has some titles in HD. While they look good, they still can't compete with the quality of Blu-ray.
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yeah there are bluray rips on the internet about 20gb per movie and that is bluray quality
 
Not certain what Blockbuster is charging these days. Keep in mind that Blockbuster recently filed for bankruptcy. If you make the switch and BB goes totally under you'll probably just have inherited a large amount of hassle in terms of switching twice without any real benefit.
 
DutchJazzer said:
ooh i forgo downloading is illegal in the land of the free and the home of the brave. downloading is perfectly legal here. uploading is illegal.
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Whatever you need to tell yourself to feel good about not compensating others for their work while you enjoy the fruits of their labors.
 
Sirkickyass said:
Whatever you need to tell yourself to feel good about not compensating others for their work while you enjoy the fruits of their labors.
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its a bunch of 1's and 0's its information:P.

its freely on the web. its not stealing if i take a bunch of 0's and 1's of the internet.
 
VINYLONE said:
Gee, I wonder why?
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Two main reasons:

1) They're amping up revenue to increase their streaming library.

2) The cost for them to deliver a film via streaming is about $.04. Contrasted with nearly $.90 (there and back) to deliver a movie by mail. If users watch the same number of films, but drop their subscription by one physical disc and transition to watching the equivalent of that extra disc via internet delivery, Netflix makes money on that trade-off. So they're willing to absorb the cost of people reducing their subscription amounts in response. It's not a coincidence they also rolled out the "streaming only" plan when they announced the increases in price.

Netflix continues to be one of the best managed companies in the US. Blockbuster continues to be the company that had the opportunity to purchase Netflix at less than 10% of their current market cap and instead are being put out of business by them.
 
Sirkickyass said:
Not certain what Blockbuster is charging these days. Keep in mind that Blockbuster recently filed for bankruptcy. If you make the switch and BB goes totally under you'll probably just have inherited a large amount of hassle in terms of switching twice without any real benefit.
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Chapter 11 - to cut expenses, we'll probably see more of their stores disappear; but their online rentals will probably be around for a while.

And I'd like to thank Blockbuster for closing their store in my neighborhood - nothing like a huge eye sore in the middle of downtown. I can't wait to see what this country looks like when Wal-Marts start closing down by the hundreds.
 
DutchJazzer said:
its a bunch of 1's and 0's its information:P.

its freely on the web. its not stealing if i take a bunch of 0's and 1's of the internet.
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Do you also think it's ok to steal physical products because it's just a bunch of atoms?

The nature of piracy doesn't change just because the medium changes.

Do you also think it's completely morally defensible to download child pornography on the internet just because those images are just a bunch of 1's and 0's?

Your argument is transparently dumb and not sophisticated enough to fool a 12 year old.
 
Sirkickyass said:
Two main reasons:

1) They're amping up revenue to increase their streaming library.

2) The cost for them to deliver a film via streaming is about $.04. Contrasted with nearly $.90 (there and back) to deliver a movie by mail. If users watch the same number of films, but drop their subscription by one physical disc and transition to watching the equivalent of that extra disc via internet delivery, Netflix makes money on that trade-off. So they're willing to absorb the cost of people reducing their subscription amounts in response. It's not a coincidence they also rolled out the "streaming only" plan when they announced the increases in price.

Netflix continues to be one of the best managed companies in the US. Blockbuster continues to be the company that had the opportunity to purchase Netflix at less than 10% of their current market cap and instead are being put out of business by them.
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With a P/E of 70.49, I'm sure those are the only two reasons...
 
2 at a time plans:
Netflix - $17.99
Blockbuster - $16.99

3 at a time plans:
Netflix - $23.99
Blockbuster - $19.99

Those are the new rates for Netflix, and includes the Blu-ray surcharge.

Netflix includes unlimited instant streaming. Blockbuster does not.
Blockbuster includes video games. Netflix doesn't offer video games.
 
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