Below is a summary of the current Netflix Movie Rental Plans
| # of DVD's Allowed Out At A Time |
Maximum # of DVD's Allowed per Month |
Price Per Month |
| 1 | 2 | $ 4.99 |
| 1 | Unlimited | $ 8.99 |
| 2 | 4 | $11.99 |
| 2 | Unlimited | $13.99 |
| 3 | Unlimited | $16.99 |
| 4 | Unlimited | $23.99 |
| 5 | Unlimited | $29.99 |
| 6 | Unlimited | $35.99 |
| 7 | Unlimited | $41.99 |
| 8 | Unlimited | $47.99 |
When selecting a movie rental, purchase, or movie download you are able to obtain reviews via several sites online. Netflix offers movie reviews for members through their site. The reviews are a compilation of feedback from users and critics as well. Other movie review sites include: http://www.metacritic.com and http://www.rottentomatoes.com.
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The following information is offered on the most common types of movie services; movie rental, movie download, and local video stores, to assist you in comparing.
| Local Store |
Netflix Online Movie Rental |
Movielinks Movie Download | |
| Cost/ Fees |
$3.60-$4.50 |
Cost lower with higher volume. For example: Eight movies using the "2 out at a time" plan is $1.87 per movie. No Late Fees. |
Movie download rentals are $1.99 -$4.99. |
| Equipment | DVD Player & TV | DVD Player & TV, computer if streaming movies |
Computer with high speed connection |
| Selection | 10,000-15,000 movies | Over 100,000 titles | Approximately 2,000: service is growing. |
| Time to Obtain Movie |
Time to drive to and from the store. | 1 Business Day or instant if streaming on PC |
Average 45-60 minutes |
| Hours Available |
Store hours | Order 24/7 | 24/7 |
| Ease of Use | Go to store | From Home, delivered to door or download to PC without leaving home |
From home |
| Time You Can Keep the Movie |
Overnight to 1 week | Unlimited | Can store movie download rentals for 30 days. |
* Movie link recommends a minimum: 300 MHz Intel Pentium III+ processor, 128 MB+RAM, full duplex soundcard and speakers, and 65,000 color video display card set.
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