Remember a time when you had to go down to the video store to rent the latest release? With Netflix, that’s a thing of the past. Now the films come to you.
Netflix is an online DVD [1] and Blu-ray rental service. It couldn’t be easier to use. Go to www.netflix.com [2] and choose from one of four plans. $4.99 gets you two DVD rentals per month. Unlimited rental plans start at $8.99. Rent as many films as you like, one DVD at a time. For $13.99 and $16.99, you can rent two or three DVDs at a time, respectively.
Keep the films as long as you want. There are no late fees. Watch movies on your own time. When you’ve finished watching a film, stick the DVD in a prepaid envelope and send it back to Netflix. As soon as they receive it, they’ll send you another one. With over 20 distribution centers nationwide, Netflix doesn’t waste time getting the DVDs to your front door. Most arrive in just one business day.
Netflix currently offers over 100,000 titles on Blu-ray and DVD. Go to the website and make a list of the films you want to see. Netflix will send them to you as soon as they become available. The downside is that you may have to wait a while for the most popular releases. Just like the old-fashioned video store, Netflix has a limited number of copies. So if you absolutely have to see a specific movie right now, you’re better off buying it.
Netflix also has a large selection of content that you can stream directly to your television. If you have one of the three unlimited plans, you can watch movies and TV shows instantly. You will need a fast internet connection, plus the Netflix device, which costs $99.