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By now, everyone’s heard of Netflix; it is certainly one of the most popular way to watch movies and its inception has led to a very popular war, Netflix vs. Blockbuster. Similarly to Blackberry vs. iPhone, this ongoing battle opposes very loyal users defending each side. However, as an avid user of Netflix and a big fan of Netflix deals and promotions, I just don’t understand why anyone would want to pay for Blockbuster! Netflix is affordable, revolutionary, and allows you to watch anything you want, anywhere you want!
When it comes to movie rentals, it used to be quite simple. You would drive to your local video store, rent a few tapes (remember those vhs tapes?) and bring them back a few days later. Very often, most of us would forget to bring our tapes back and be stuck with late fees. However, since then things have changed. You can now rent movies directly from your computer or even stream tv shows online, if you know where to look. This is perhaps what has made Netflix so popular; it’s a one-stop solution for entertainment.
First of all, Netflix barely costs $8 a month. Imagine if you were to rent 2 movies a week, at $2.99 each at Blockbuster (that’s if you’re really into old movies, rather than new releases). That would easily add up to $20 each month. And you would only have those 2 movies per week out of that $20. With Netflix, you pay $8 on a monthly basis and can watch absolutely anything you want at all times. This is a much better deal, since you have the unlimited aspect of it at a price that is considerably lower than renting highly discounted movies at a movie rental store such as Blockbuster.
The other advantage of a Netflix subscription is the fact that you’ll be able to take advantage of all television shows you want, on top of the movies you’ll constantly be watching. Don’t pay for cable or DVR – start watching sitcoms online through Netflix! Missed your favorite soap opera? Fear not, Netflix has it. Not only will you never come back from the movie rental store empty handed because all the copies of Mad Men season 3 were rented, but you will be able to watch everything, from a single episode to an entire season without paying any additional fees.
All in all, movie rental stores are over. With Netflix, you can rent movies and television shows anytime you want for only $8 a month, without ever having to bring back DVDs to the store. Netflix vs. Blockbuster is a no brainer; out with the rental store and in with the unlimited online technology of Netflix!