UPDATE 11.3.06 - Blockbuster has just launched their new Total Access online program.  What does this mean for you?  Twice the movies, same price.  Now you can exchange DVDs you get in the mail for movies at a Blockbuster store anytime.  No more waiting for mail!  Just take the movies you receive in the mail to a local Blockbuster store, and exchange it for a new movie instantly.  There's no limit.  This is a movie lovers dream.  Find out more here, and start the free trial. 

You know the name; you've seen the stores...now they deliver! Blockbuster has jumped into the online movie rental business in a big way. With stores in your neighborhood, and distribution centers in almost every major city, they can offer things competitors can't. For instance, unlimited online and in-store rentals are great to use when you’re waiting for your movies to arrive in the mail. Blockbusters web site is beautiful and very easy to use. We have tested their customer service from time to time and have seen a great response. Always expanding, and very competitive, Blockbuster is a great choice.

Pros = 1. Unlimited online and in-store rentals! 2. Instant delivery. Shipping centers in every major town means movies in your mailbox in 1 day. I place an order at night and get my movies the next day. Or, if you want to watch a movie that very moment just go to your local Blockbuster and pick up a free rental.  Amazing. 3. 70,000+ movies means just about any movie you can think of. 4. Great on new releases! Some of the other guys take too long to get new releases out. Not Blockbuster. 5. Have games available (In-Stores). Playstation, Xbox, Gamecube and more. Blockbuster has free games with every plan. 6. A 2 week Free Trial. No obligations, cancel anytime! Try it. You won't be disappointed.

Cons = 1. Customer service can only be reached by email for online support. Don't worry..they are quick to respond.  You can always just go to a local Blockbuster store if it's urgent. 

Rate Plans: $9.99/mo (1 at a time, unlimited) - $14.99/mo (2 at a time, unlimited monthly) - $17.99/mo (3 at a time, unlimited monthly) - $29.99/mo (5 at a time, unlimited monthly rentals) - $47.99/mo (8 at a time, unlimited monthly) All plans include unlimited in-store rentals + free game rentals.

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Netflix (Nasdaq: NFLX) is the world's largest online DVD movie rental service, offering more than three million members access to 70,000+ titles.  We love renting from Netflix.  With over 70,000 titles, it's hard to find a movie they don't have.  On average, we get our movies within 1 business day from placing an order.  The Netflix site is very easy to use and nice to look at.  These are the guys who launched the online movie rental business.  With 8+ years of expierence..they know what to do.   Nearly 90 percent of their members receive their movies in one-day. Netflix operates 41 shipping centers throughout the United States - key to providing overnight delivery - and plans to open additional shipping centers. 

Pros = 1.  Faster Delivery.  40+ shipping centers and more opening soon = Movies in your mailbox in 1 day!  Only Blockbuster can compete with that.  2.  More Movies to choose from.  70,000 titles and growing.  3.  Superb customer service that can be reached by phone and email.  4.  An amazing website.  Easy to use and nice to look at.  You can even watch movie previews/trailers from the site before you rent them.  You won't find that anywhere else.  5. A Free Trial to prove themselves!  No obligations, cancel anytime.  You won't be disappointed.

Cons = 1. No 4 free in-store movie rentals per month like Blockbuster.  2. No games to rent.  If your looking to rent games also then Netflix might not be for you.  Try Blockbuster..they have both!

Rate Plans: $9.99/mo (1 at a time, unlimited) - $11.99/mo (2 at a time, 4 DVDs a month), $14.99/mo (2 at a time, unlimited monthly) and $17.99/mo (3 at a time, unlimited monthly rentals). All come with a 2 Week Free Trial.  No Obligations/Cancel Anytime.

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Intelliflix is a great company that has been rated #1 by Consumer Reports and NBC.  They are the only company to provide both games and movies (adult films included).  In 2004, they surpassed Netflix with the largest number of shipping centers in the United States.  There customer service is excellent.  You can even send the CEO an email with your problems if you'd like.  Intelliflix is a great choice right now because of their huge discounts if you pay for the year upfront.  This great deal won't last long.

Intelliflix is offering 5 lucky winners FREE movies for life.  You must be a customer before December 31st to be automatically entered into the drawing.  Good luck.

Pros = 1. Intelliflix goes beyond just DVD rentals.  They offer games and mature (adult) DVDs. PS2, Nintendo Xbox, and Xbox 360 games are all available for rental.  60,000+ combined movies and games available.   2.  Paying yearly will save you cash.  For only $8.25/mo you'll get 2 DVDs out a time and unlimited rentals.  This is the only company I know of that offers deep discounts if you pay for the entire year upfront.  3. They love their customers and treat them like gold.   4. Rated #1 by consumer reports and NBC.  5. Cheap!  Intelliflix has the cheapest plans out there.  6. More shipping centers then Netflix and Blockbuster means movies delivered faster.

Cons = 1.   No free Trial.  Once you use Intelliflix you will never go back to the other guys. 

Rate Plans: Intelliflix has a number of plan options.  One thing that makes Intelliflix unique, is the option to pay yearly.  By doing this, you'll save a bundle.  For example, if you pay for the entire year upfront,  you'll only pay $8.25/mo for 2 DVDs out at a time and $11.25/mo for 3 DVDs on the Superpass Standard Plan.  If you decide to pay month to month, then the price jumps to $16.95/mo!  So it's much cheaper if you pay for the year upfront!  If your looking for games and mature titles,  then it will cost you a bit more.  $14.75/mo if you pay for the entire year and $24.95/mo if you pay month to month.

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DVD Avenue is a small but well rounded company.  With over 10,000+ titles you can usually find what your looking for.  With only one shipping center in Maryland...they can't really compete with the big dogs.  Customer service is great and can be reached by phone or email.  If you live in Maryland or some where close by and are looking to rent movies and games then this might be a good option for you.  If you live out west, then getting DVDs just takes too long. 

Pros:   1. Offer games and DVDs.  2. Excellent customer service that can be reached by phone or email.  3. A Free Trial to proove themselves.

Cons:  1. Only 10,000 titles compared to 40,000+ for all the big guys.  2.  Not great on getting new releases.  3.  Only 1 shipping center = slow delivery to anyone who doesn't live in Maryland or near by. 

Rate Plans:  $14.95/mo (2 at a time, unlimited)/ $19.95/mo (3 at a time, unlimited)/ $24.95/mo (4 at a time, unlimited)/ $34.95/mo (6 at a time, unlimited)/ $44.95/mo (8 at a time, unlimited)  The Free Trial is for 3 movies out at a time and an unlimited amount.  No obligations/Cancel anytime.

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Movielink is the leading broadband movie download service offering U.S. customers an extensive selection of new and classic hit movies, foreign films and other hard-to-find content. Movielinks partnership with 20th Century Fox, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, Paramount Pictures, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Universal Studios, Warner Bros. Studios, Disney, and top TV networks makes it a great choice to download from.  Prices start as low as .99 cents to rent and $8.99 to buy.  Once you rent a movie you have 30 days to watch it before it's gone.

Pros = 1. Instant movie delivery!  You see it, you want it, you got it.   2.  Best collection of new releases and classics.  3.  TV programs available for download.  You won't find that at CinemaNow.  4.  Take your movies with you.  Before you hit the road just download the movies you want.  5. Watch movies on your computer or TV.  6. Burn movies onto a DVD to store them once you buy them.  7.  Try it Free

Cons = 1. Not many movies to buy and own permanently.  Most of the movies are rentals only and will be gone 24 hours after you watch them. 

Rate Plans: $3.95-$4.99 for new arrivals and .99-$4.99 for all other titles.  If you want to own the movie permanently it will cost you $8.99

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GameznFlix is a great option if your looking for games and movie titles and don't like Blockbuster or Intelliflix for some reason.  With 28,000+ movies and 1,200+ games you can usually find what you're looking for.  They offer games for Playstation, Playstation 2, Xbox, and Gamecube.  GameznFlix has a nice site that is easy to use.  When it comes to shipping centers GameznFlix can't really compare with Blockbuster, Netflix, and Intelliflix.  GameznFlix now operates only 2 shipping centers. (1 in Tennessee and 1 in California)  Overall we found GameznFlix lacking compared to Blockbuster and Intelliflix which also offer games and superior service and selection.

Pros = 1. Cheap. Pay for the entire year upfront and you'll get 6 movies or games out at a time for only $20.75/mo.  You won't find anything else out there that cheap.  2.  They have games!  1200+ of them.  3.  A Free Trial to prove themselves.  No obligations, cancel anytime.   

Cons = 1.  Slow shipping unless you live in California or Tennessee.  GameznFlix will also not ship your new movies until they receive your old ones.  This slows down the process even more.  2.  Customer service can't be reached by phone.  They do promise to get back to you via email within 3 days.  3.  Not as big as a selection of movies and games as their competitors.

Rate Plans: $8.99/mo (1 DVD/Game at a time, unlimited) - $12.99/mo (1 DVDs/Games at a time, unlimited) - $16.99/mo (1 DVDs/Games at a time, unlimited) - $20.75/mo (6 DVDs/Games at a time, unlimited) if you pay for the entire year.

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Instant gratification...download movies right to your computer and watch them when ever you want.  CinemaNow is the number 1 legal movie download service. Launched in 1999, it is completely authorized by the major studios including Disney, Fox, MGM, Sony, Universal and Warner Bros.  Fast and convenient, CinemaNow lets customers download their favorite Hollywood movies to their notebook computer and watch them anywhere. Users of the service can rent new movies for $3.99, with other titles priced from $2.99 to as little as 49 cents.

Pros = 1. Instant movies when you want them!  2.  Large selection of new releases, classics, and mature titles.  3.  Great customer support  4.  Pay for movies one at a time or get access to unlimited movies.  5.  Take your movies with you.  Before you go on a trip just download the movies you want.  6. Watch movies on your computer or TV.  7. Lots of free movies to sample  8.  A free trial with no strings attached.  Cancel anytime.

Cons = 1. Not many movies to buy and own permanently.  24 hours after you've watched the movie it will be gone.  2.  Unable to burn the movies onto a DVD. 

Rate Plans: $3.99 for new arrivals and .49-$2.99 for all other titles.  Monthly plans start at $29.95 per month for unlimited access or save 70% and pay only $8.32/mo if you pay for the entire year upfront. 

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Qwikfliks is not a big company.  They are a small and proud company.  Proud of their amazing customer service, cheap prices, and fast delivery speeds to customers who live in the west.  If you live in the east then Qwikfliks probably isn't for you.  Qwickfliks is based out of California and doesn't plan on opening any other shipping centers any time soon.  If you live in California or a state near by, want great customer service and a huge selection of movies, (mature movies included) then Qwikfliks might be for you.

Pros = 1. The best customer service you can ask for.  2.  Large selection of new releases, classics, and mature titles.  3.  Fast turn-a-round of movies in your mailbox.

Cons = 1. No Free Trial to prove themselves.  2.  Only 1 shipping center in southern California = very slow delivery to anyone in the east.  3.  Website is not as easy to use or as nice to look at as Blockbuster, Netflix, and the others. 

Rate Plans: $15.99/mo (2 at a time, unlimited) - $19.95/mo (3 at a time, unlimited) - $25.99/mo (4 at a time, unlimited)

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eHit is a great little company that specializes in Asian movies and TV titles.  If you love Asian (Chinese,Japanese,Korean,HK,Animation) movies, you'll love eHit! They do offer mainstream English titles, but they have a very limited collectoin. 

Pros = 1. Tons of Asian movies and TV titles.  2.  A Free Trial.  No obligations, cancel anytime.

Cons = 1. Not many English movie titles. If your not really into Asian movies and Asian animation then eHit is not for you.  2.  Slow shipping to the east coast.  If you don't live in the west then it will take at least 3 days for you to get your movies. 

Rate Plans: $13.95/mo (2 at a time, unlimited monthly) - $19.95/mo (4 at a time, unlimited monthly) - $29.95/mo (6 at a time, unlimited monthly) - $39.95/mo (8 at a time, unlimited monthly)

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