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join:2000-08-21
Glen Burnie, MD | Still prefer the DVD over On-Demand Don't thin On-Demand will have all the "other" stuff a DVD has plus it is a lot more flexible and, depending on how much you use it, more expensive than Netflix. | |
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RadioDoc
Sortofadog
Premium,ExMod 2000-03
join:2000-05-11
Chicago, IL
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| Re: Still prefer the DVD over On-Demand You're right. It doesn't. Which devalues the VoD option and makes it a lot more expensive by comparison. You also can't put VoD in the kid's car DVD player for a road trip.
These services are good for couch potatoes with money to waste but until they remove the time restrictions and allow recording on a DVR, cable VoD is only marginally better than HBO.
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snipper_cr
join:2002-01-22
Wheaton, IL
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| Steep? Hmmm $4 for a 24 hour viewing of a movie... that seems a little steep for me. True it is easier than running out to the dwindling number of Hollywood videos or Blockbusters to see if you can get it but not entirely sure I would wnat to pay 4 dollars. If it was in widescreen, near-HD with DD then maybe but most movies are 4:3 with stereo sound that ive seen.
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CableTool
Poorly Representing MYSELF.
Premium
join:2004-11-12
| Re: Steep? said by snipper_cr  :Hmmm $4 for a 24 hour viewing of a movie... that seems a little steep for me. True it is easier than running out to the dwindling number of Hollywood videos or Blockbusters to see ..... Exactly. Convenience usually comes at a price. And there is a WORLD of people that would rather hit a button then log on and order or run out and hope there is a copy still there the day of release.
I am a dedicated NetFlix user however. But we have never gotten much recent or first run since we have to queue it up and wait and return.
We usually use Netflix for series like THE WIRE or RESCUE ME or THE SHIELD. Shows we just started getting into and wanted to get caught up on.
For setteling in when you get a free minute though after the kids alseep and nothings on? On Demand is KING. Go to "JUST IN" and watch a movie.
Different lifestyles have different needs.
YMMV
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NETSH
Tweak my P-Ram
Premium
join:2002-11-06
Port Saint Lucie, FL
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·Comcast Digital Vo..
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February 5th, @09:51AM
| Re: Steep? said by CableTool :said by snipper_cr :Hmmm $4 for a 24 hour viewing of a movie... that seems a little steep for me. True it is easier than running out to the dwindling number of Hollywood videos or Blockbusters to see ..... Exactly. Convenience usually comes at a price. And there is a WORLD of people that would rather hit a button then log on and order or run out and hope there is a copy still there the day of release. I am a dedicated NetFlix user however. But we have never gotten much recent or first run since we have to queue it up and wait and return. We usually use Netflix for series like THE WIRE or RESCUE ME or THE SHIELD. Shows we just started getting into and wanted to get caught up on. For setteling in when you get a free minute though after the kids alseep and nothings on? On Demand is KING. Go to "JUST IN" and watch a movie. Different lifestyles have different needs. YMMV Last I checked...the new releases at the rental stores are running about the same price...(My wife and I rent movies ALLLLLLLL the time) I think its a major convenience not having to leave your couch and not acquire late fees if you don't get it back on time. This is a big positive in my opinion. | |
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snipper_cr
join:2002-01-22
Wheaton, IL
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| Exactly. I actually ment to adress the issue of the postal delivery type video services. With those they are running, say 20/month. In that time if you rent 5 videos its just as cost effective as onDemand. Now I really do not get a chance to watch that many movies so the OnDemand option may be cheaper. | |
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CableTool
Poorly Representing MYSELF.
Premium
join:2004-11-12
| Re: Steep? said by RadioDoc :said by CableTool :For setteling in when you get a free minute though after the kids alseep and nothings on? On Demand is KING. Go to "JUST IN" and watch a movie. Kids asleep and nothing on? I would certainly be taking advantage of that time for a little impromptu aerobic exercise involving my spouse, not wasting it in front of a lame PPV cable movie.  Not at 8 months pregnant...
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snipper_cr
join:2002-01-22
Wheaton, IL
clubs: | Re: Steep? Apparently there wasnt much on 8 months ago either :-P
Heh heh, early congrads man! | |
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join:2003-08-09
Lake Zurich, IL
·ViaTalk
| Re: Steep? said by cypherstream : I remember we used to pick up a DVD at Blockbuster and hang on to it for a week. If it was a new release I guarantee you didn't hang onto it for a week for $5.59. With late fees more like $20. | |
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cypherstream
There's no place like 127.0.0.1
join:2004-12-02
Reading, PA
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February 5th, @03:20PM
| Re: Steep? Not necessarily a new new release, but some movies you could. At least the very latest releases were more than 24 hours!
From: »www.blockbuster.com/stores/membership
No late fees. Its our policy.
With no late fees, BLOCKBUSTER® gives you extra time to relax and enjoy movies on your own terms. SO even if you're a day or two late, you're still on time. | |
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RadioDoc
Sortofadog
Premium,ExMod 2000-03
join:2000-05-11
Chicago, IL | Re: Steep? Blockbuster cleverly changed "late fees" into "automatic purchase at day 8". Po-tay-toh, po-tah-toh.
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join:2007-02-02
Brandon, MS
| Not many Blockbusters do that anymore. My local one ditched it last summer.
Currently, my local store has changed their process completely. All new releases are 1 day rentals @ $3.99 each. After about a month on the shelf, they are moved to a different category and are now 5 day rentals @ $1.99 or $2.99. Late fees are now equal to the rental price of the movie. Supposedly, they were getting burned too much by the $.99 late fees with people keeping movies out a week at a time.
I use BB Online, so I usually don't ever pay anything in the store, but since I have unlimited in-store returns I'll get some movies now and then. I just have to be careful to make sure that I can watch those new releases in that 24 hour window so I don't get charged a $3.99 late fee for a movie I couldn't get around to watch.
It does wonders for on shelf availability though. Rather than being completely wiped out on the weekends, i've been able to go in on several Saturdays and rent whatever new release I want. | |
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Maarvin
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join:2005-04-11
Denver, CO | Actually, the price in Denver is $4.99 not $4. | |
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brianiscool
join:2000-08-16
Miami, FL | cool I wish you could have unlimited viewings, this would put Netflix and Blockbuster out of business. | |
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i5050MbSoon
Formerly TwoKDialup
Premium
join:2002-06-07
Coloma, MI
| Another brilliant idea... How about if Comcast installs popcorn machines in all their service vehicles. Whenever someone orders an OnDemand movie, the friendly neighborhood Comcast tech delivers a freshly popped bucket of popcorn to your door. Let's see Netflix top that! 
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@comporium.net | What will the bit rate be? But what will the compression rate be on this stuff. Will anybody care what the PQ is? Will any of this be HD? And how badly are they going to compress the HD so that they can pump the movie down the pipe in a reasonable amount of time. | |
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RadioDoc
Sortofadog
Premium,ExMod 2000-03
join:2000-05-11
Chicago, IL | Re: What will the bit rate be? It's digital cable, not a data download service.
I'm sure the compression rate will be the maximum they can get away with, which means it'll look like crap.
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i5050MbSoon
Formerly TwoKDialup
Premium
join:2002-06-07
Coloma, MI
| Re: What will the bit rate be? said by RadioDoc :It's digital cable, not a data download service. I'm sure the compression rate will be the maximum they can get away with, which means it'll look like crap. What's the matter, not getting enough 'aerobic exercise'?
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ackman
join:2000-10-04
Acworth, GA
·AT&T Southeast
| I'm not buying Comcast currently only offers recent release movies in VOD for $5.99, limited to a 24-hour rental period. I'm not sure why people would go for this when you can rent a dvd for around 4 bucks, and get to enjoy it all week, along with all the dvd extras. Not to mention, the dvd won't give you pixelation from cable network or server hiccups. I'm not aware of how much business Comcast does with VOD pay movies, but the business model just doesn't appeal to me. | |
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Ope
join:2001-02-11
Richmond, VA
|  I'm ok with it, but their is one thing I don't get?
Anyhow, why is it not cheaper because they don't have to make the DVD, ship it or even have a store???
So, why does it cost more than the store? | |
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stridr69
join:2003-05-19
San Luis Obispo, CA
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February 6th, @12:22AM
| I've done both And prefer the DVD rental. Better picture, at least 5:1 surround and get the DVD options as well. My local Von's grocery store has a DVD-Play kiosk to where I can rent a current DVD for $1.50 for 24 hours. Works for me, as Von's is on my way-home from work destination most days anyway.
Now, if Charter would offer 48 hour viewing @ $3 I might be interested. | |
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Comcast Offers VOD Same Day DVD Release