Are you sick and tired of paying for late fees with your movie rental provider? Perhaps that local movie store has just lost its luster for you. The four copies of The Dark Crystal proudly displayed in the store's window aren't quite what you'd call "new releases" after all. If you're searching for something a bit better, then Blockbuster has what you need. How does the Blockbuster DVD rental site stack up? Let's take a look:

Movie Title Availability

Blockbuster offers more than 90,000 titles for DVD rental, which is pretty impressive. While there are companies out there with more titles, this is still a very respectable figure. In addition, those 90,000 titles stretch across every conceivable genre - Blockbuster has done an excellent job of replicating their traditional store setting in the online environment.

If you're not really that into mailing and waiting for your movie rentals, then you can take advantage of Blockbuster's streaming capabilities. A surprising number of titles can be accessed through your computer. However, as Blockbuster has not rolled out any TV/computer accessories, you'll need to have either a good monitor or the means to transmit to your TV for better viewing. However, there's much to be said for lounging with your laptop and a pair of headphones.

Website Usability Stats

The Blockbuster website stacks up pretty well against other heavy hitters in the industry. It's easy enough to navigate and you'll find handy tabs that can take you to the most searched areas. Categories include Top Downloads, Top DVD rentals, Top Sellers and more. In addition, for you hardcore personalization fanatics, you'll find a subscriber's tool bar across the top of the Web page. You can view your movie queue, check your downloads or add stuff to your shopping cart (yes, you can buy movies, as well as enjoy DVD rental capabilities here).

Plans Available

Blockbuster might have taken the lead in the number of plans available. You'll find four options for DVD rental via mail, while you will also find options such as the Total Access packages, that grant you movie rentals through the mail, as well as in-store exchanges, and streaming content downloads to your computer.

The benefits of their plans closely resemble other programs on the market, including free shipping, and the ability to keep your movie rentals for as long as you want. However, you'll find that the Total Access packages offer you free upgrades to Blu-ray discs, which will appeal to those technophiles who have already upgraded their home theater system.

George Michael Turner is a movie buff who writes movie reviews to a variety of publications. Now you can find Blockbuster and Netflix reviews and more from http://www.RentalReviews.info.

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