Netflix and Blockbuster Good or Bad - Blu-ray Forum

zball · 09-21-2007, 07:10 PM

I have a question I work a nonprofit job and my income is not the best. I knew I had to have the best system so I looked in to both HD-DVD and Blue-Ray and it was an easy chose. But I was wondering if renting Blue-ray was good or bad for business. I think renting at blockbuster and netflix increases Blue-ray brand awareness for people who don't know much about next gen systems but would it be better just to buy like 1 movie a month instead?

simcal · 09-21-2007, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by zball

I have a question I work a nonprofit job and my income is not the best. I knew I had to have the best system so I looked in to both HD-DVD and Blue-Ray and it was an easy chose. But I was wondering if renting Blue-ray was good or bad for business. I think renting at blockbuster and netflix increases Blue-ray brand awareness for people who don't know much about next gen systems but would it be better just to buy like 1 movie a month instead?

well if I was in your position I would want more so I would rent and then just buy the ones you really like.
That way you get to watch a lot more for your money. I use netflick for movies I am not sure I would want to buy, although I do buy about two a week on average.
To be honest I do not think renting is a bad idea because it shows what the customer demand is, which in turn means more selection and quantity.
Oh and there is no E in Blu-ray and good look with your choice!

jedisinclair · 09-21-2007, 07:52 PM

good question... I think renting from either can't hurt... however, I was a member with both (dropping over $30 a month between the 2)... I've decided to use that $30 towards a movie each month instead (movie purchase that is)

Lambchop · 09-21-2007, 08:14 PM

I'd also recommend buying over renting especially when you are on a budget... as you will usually watch the film more than once. However, you still need to make the decision based on what serves you best. If you only like watching movies once, then rent!

All the best with your choices!
Have an enjoyable Hidef life

msallaq · 09-21-2007, 08:17 PM

buy as much as u can .

TruBlu2 · 09-21-2007, 08:22 PM

Renting is great. BB went with BD. hdduds hate that. I rent from blockbuster and I buy BD as well.

BB renting BD is a HUGE marketing push.

Thank you Blockbuster.

The Blu Army needs to rent from BlockBuster

Grisle · 09-21-2007, 08:41 PM

I think it's good...but it's Blu-ray man.

09-21-2007, 07:10 PM	#1
zball Junior Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:St Paul Minnesota	Netflix and Blockbuster Good or Bad I have a question I work a nonprofit job and my income is not the best. I knew I had to have the best system so I looked in to both HD-DVD and Blue-Ray and it was an easy chose. But I was wondering if renting Blue-ray was good or bad for business. I think renting at blockbuster and netflix increases Blue-ray brand awareness for people who don't know much about next gen systems but would it be better just to buy like 1 movie a month instead?

09-21-2007, 08:14 PM	#4
Lambchop Member Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray collection:124	If you have the patience.. I'd also recommend buying over renting especially when you are on a budget... as you will usually watch the film more than once. However, you still need to make the decision based on what serves you best. If you only like watching movies once, then rent! All the best with your choices! Have an enjoyable Hidef life

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09-21-2007, 07:52 PM	#3
jedisinclair Senior Member Member since:Nov 2006 Blu-ray collection:42 Trading Score:3	good question... I think renting from either can't hurt... however, I was a member with both (dropping over $30 a month between the 2)... I've decided to use that $30 towards a movie each month instead (movie purchase that is)

09-21-2007, 08:17 PM	#5
msallaq Active Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:houston tx Blu-ray reviews:1	buy as much as u can .

09-21-2007, 08:22 PM	#6
TruBlu2 Senior Member Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray reviews:1	Renting is great. BB went with BD. hdduds hate that. I rent from blockbuster and I buy BD as well. BB renting BD is a HUGE marketing push. Thank you Blockbuster. The Blu Army needs to rent from BlockBuster

09-21-2007, 08:41 PM	#7
Grisle Power Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Northern California 4K collection:18 Blu-ray collection:18 Trading Score:12	I think it's good...but it's Blu-ray man.

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