Blu-ray rentals? - Blu-ray Forum

Guinness7 · 01-20-2007, 12:17 AM

I know that it is still early in the blu-ray/hd dvd era but I know that Netflix offers blu-ray and hd dvd on their service and blockbuster does not currently have them for rent. I was wondering if any local video stores, chain video stores or libraries(my local one has probably over 500 dvds) etc were starting to rent or lend them out.

phloyd · 01-20-2007, 12:27 AM

Both Blockbuster and Hollywood video have BDs for rent in some locations...

dialog_gvf · 01-20-2007, 12:35 AM

In Canada: I'm using the largest Netflix-like service. Zip.ca

Since joining, I've received 15 titles. I check the condition of every one, and the results so far: A fine 1cm scratch on one disc, and 5x5mm v shaped mark on the other. Pristine otherwise, and absolutely zero troubles playing.

Rental is a joy with Blu-ray. Another selling point that the rental companies need to wake up and exploit. Especially the mail-based ones where consumers might fear the condition of discs sent through the mail.

Gary

dipset420 · 01-20-2007, 02:19 AM

i live in long beach new york and my blockbuster has blu-ray and hd-dvd to rent and also to buy and every single disc from both formats cost $35.00

JabstaFiend · 01-20-2007, 02:38 AM

Blockbuster online does carry blu-ray and hd-dvd. Also for us PS3 owners we get a free in-store game rental each month.

Guinness7 · 01-20-2007, 02:09 PM

I guess i missed them at the store but it is good to know being that is the only rental place in my area.

C6 Z06 · 01-20-2007, 02:35 PM

I've been renting Blu-ray movies from blockbuster on-line for about 2 or 3 weeks now. So far so good.

kilofox · 01-20-2007, 02:44 PM

I have been finding that Netflix's BR titles are almost always available, that hasnt been the case with BB in my experience. Almost every BR title I have reserved with BB has not been available and has shown as a "Wait".

While I agree that BB has a great deal, it does me no good if I cant get the movies I want (BR titles). For now its Netflix for me.

Plus BB interface is inferior to NF IMO.

BIGSAPOTEER · 01-20-2007, 03:32 PM

I agree, Netflix has the BR movies "on hand" and i receive them in about 2 days. I've heard of BB having many "wait " titles on hand. Even though the game rentals are nice, I'd rather go with Gamefly with my games. Netflix overall: i give it a 9.

Jack844564125 · 01-28-2007, 03:27 AM

DVD2ORDER.com has hd movies for rent in the U.S. Visit them here: http://www.dvd2order.com

STEELCHEST · 01-30-2007, 03:36 AM

For blockbuster.com, how long is a short wait? Long Wait? And very Long Wait? for my blu-ray's that's all I have

C6 Z06 · 01-30-2007, 03:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STEELCHEST

For blockbuster.com, how long is a short wait? Long Wait? And very Long Wait? for my blu-ray's that's all I have

I was happy with the Block Buster rental on-line system untill most of the Blu-Ray movies in my Q never showed. A short wait means "very long wait". I liked the fact you could exchange in the stores, but I want BD's. I just switched to Netflix and almost all my Q Blu-Rays are available now.

DaveFi · 01-30-2007, 04:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jack844564125

DVD2ORDER.com has hd movies for rent in the U.S. Visit them here: http://www.dvd2order.com

Gee, giving you the benefit of the doubt and not making a comment like, "Being that's your first post, Gee, I wonder who you work for?" they have a piss poor selection of BDs. Why would anyone even want to sign up with them?

Alley · 01-30-2007, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jack844564125

DVD2ORDER.com has hd movies for rent in the U.S. Visit them here: http://www.dvd2order.com

lol, that is the sadest plug ever. I went to the site and they have 7 BD movies. 7!!!! rofl

donricouga · 01-30-2007, 02:15 PM

I don't know whats up with everyones blockbuster, but mine here in atlanta, has a very large selection in store of both blu-ray and hddvd. in fact i went yesterday, and they received probably about 4-5 new movies. This is the reason why i got BB online service.

Alley · 01-30-2007, 02:30 PM

My guess is the big citys are starting to get them first then maybe it will trickle down to the smaller cities. I live in Lincoln, NE. Nobody rents BD's and nobody knows when they might start.

theknub · 01-30-2007, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alley

My guess is the big citys are starting to get them first then maybe it will trickle down to the smaller cities. I live in Lincoln, NE. Nobody rents BD's and nobody knows when they might start.

if lincoln is a small city, then i live in an armpit

ra1024 · 01-30-2007, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by donricouga

I don't know whats up with everyones blockbuster, but mine here in atlanta, has a very large selection in store of both blu-ray and hddvd.

Which store do you go to? If it's close by I'll check it out but the one closest to my house doesn't have any yet.

Gaze · 02-15-2007, 02:22 AM

NetFlix slowed to a crawl AFTER the trial period expired. During the trial period, they were great. Then, seemed like bait-and-switch.

BB trial period expired a few weeks ago. The service is still very fast. Additionally, you can just pop into a store, hand them the return movie envelope and get an additional free movie

I've been in disbelief. Too good to be true? Nope, it's true and I've been cranking thru movies like crazy...all for $9.99/mo.

Deep down, I was hoping NetFlix would outperform BB. But not even close. Hopefully the BB service will continue at this high value level.

BTW, cancelled NF.

FWIW...ciao

01-20-2007, 12:17 AM	#1
Guinness7 Power Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2007 Location:NJ Blu-ray collection:259 Trading Score:59	Blu-ray rentals? I know that it is still early in the blu-ray/hd dvd era but I know that Netflix offers blu-ray and hd dvd on their service and blockbuster does not currently have them for rent. I was wondering if any local video stores, chain video stores or libraries(my local one has probably over 500 dvds) etc were starting to rent or lend them out.

01-20-2007, 02:44 PM	#8
kilofox Member Member since:Jan 2007	Blockbuster... Wait, Wait, Wait. I have been finding that Netflix's BR titles are almost always available, that hasnt been the case with BB in my experience. Almost every BR title I have reserved with BB has not been available and has shown as a "Wait". While I agree that BB has a great deal, it does me no good if I cant get the movies I want (BR titles). For now its Netflix for me. Plus BB interface is inferior to NF IMO.

01-28-2007, 03:27 AM	#10
Jack844564125 New Member Member since:Jan 2007	Blu-ray Disc Rentals DVD2ORDER.com has hd movies for rent in the U.S. Visit them here: http://www.dvd2order.com

02-15-2007, 02:22 AM	#19
Gaze New Member Member since:Jan 2007	my experience with both services NetFlix slowed to a crawl AFTER the trial period expired. During the trial period, they were great. Then, seemed like bait-and-switch. BB trial period expired a few weeks ago. The service is still very fast. Additionally, you can just pop into a store, hand them the return movie envelope and get an additional free movie I've been in disbelief. Too good to be true? Nope, it's true and I've been cranking thru movies like crazy...all for $9.99/mo. Deep down, I was hoping NetFlix would outperform BB. But not even close. Hopefully the BB service will continue at this high value level. BTW, cancelled NF. FWIW...ciao

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01-20-2007, 12:27 AM	#2
phloyd Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2003 Location:California Trading Score:5	Both Blockbuster and Hollywood video have BDs for rent in some locations...

01-20-2007, 12:35 AM	#3
dialog_gvf Moderator Member since:Nov 2006 Location:Toronto Blu-ray collection:320	In Canada: I'm using the largest Netflix-like service. Zip.ca Since joining, I've received 15 titles. I check the condition of every one, and the results so far: A fine 1cm scratch on one disc, and 5x5mm v shaped mark on the other. Pristine otherwise, and absolutely zero troubles playing. Rental is a joy with Blu-ray. Another selling point that the rental companies need to wake up and exploit. Especially the mail-based ones where consumers might fear the condition of discs sent through the mail. Gary

01-20-2007, 02:19 AM	#4
dipset420 Active Member Member since:Oct 2006	i live in long beach new york and my blockbuster has blu-ray and hd-dvd to rent and also to buy and every single disc from both formats cost $35.00

01-20-2007, 02:38 AM	#5
JabstaFiend New Member Member since:Jan 2007	Blockbuster online does carry blu-ray and hd-dvd. Also for us PS3 owners we get a free in-store game rental each month.

01-20-2007, 02:09 PM	#6
Guinness7 Power Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2007 Location:NJ Blu-ray collection:259 Trading Score:59	I guess i missed them at the store but it is good to know being that is the only rental place in my area.

01-20-2007, 02:35 PM	#7
C6 Z06 Special Member Member since:Dec 2006 Location:Virginia 4K collection:427 Blu-ray collection:1695 Trading Score:18	I've been renting Blu-ray movies from blockbuster on-line for about 2 or 3 weeks now. So far so good.

01-20-2007, 03:32 PM	#9
BIGSAPOTEER Active Member Member since:Oct 2006	I agree, Netflix has the BR movies "on hand" and i receive them in about 2 days. I've heard of BB having many "wait " titles on hand. Even though the game rentals are nice, I'd rather go with Gamefly with my games. Netflix overall: i give it a 9.

01-30-2007, 03:36 AM	#11
STEELCHEST Member Member since:Jan 2007	For blockbuster.com, how long is a short wait? Long Wait? And very Long Wait? for my blu-ray's that's all I have

01-30-2007, 02:15 PM	#15
donricouga Senior Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Atlanta, GA Blu-ray collection:138 Blu-ray reviews: 9 Trading Score:1	I don't know whats up with everyones blockbuster, but mine here in atlanta, has a very large selection in store of both blu-ray and hddvd. in fact i went yesterday, and they received probably about 4-5 new movies. This is the reason why i got BB online service.

01-30-2007, 02:30 PM	#16
Alley Member Member since:Jan 2007	My guess is the big citys are starting to get them first then maybe it will trickle down to the smaller cities. I live in Lincoln, NE. Nobody rents BD's and nobody knows when they might start.

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