Online DVD Rental

You’ve probably heard a lot about these new online DVD rental services.  They offer unlimited movie rentals with no late fees and a vast range of titles to choose from.  Sounds perfect, doesn’t it?

The problem, though, is the fact that you have to set up an account with them to take advantage of these benefits.  You have to commit yourself to a monthly charge, and nobody likes to do that without knowing what they’re paying for.

Fortunately, the majority of rental services offer a free trial to new customers so you can get an idea of the service before signing up.  You can use this trial to test out as many or as few services as you want before choosing the best for your needs.  This is what you should look out for:

Price

You can find packages running all the way from £5.99 to £25.99 per month, so you should decide during your trial whether the service is worth the price.

Choice

Before you set up a trial, think of a few movies you’d like to watch.  As soon as you sign up, browse through the online catalogue to see if they have your choices in stock.  If they don’t, you might want to consider choosing a service with a wider choice.

Speed

Possibly the most important factor in the whole thing is speed and reliability.  Once you’ve ordered your movies they should arrive within two days.  If they take much longer you have to wonder if the service is worth your money.

At the end of the day only you can decide whether a service is right for you.  Try out a few trials and pick the service that performs the best.  Hey, if it doesn’t work out you can always cancel and try another, can’t you?