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Netflix Movie Details Page Changes

Netflix Movie Details Page Changes

The redesigned Netflix Movie Details was unveiled earlier this month to mixed feelings from users who voiced their opinion online at the movie rental company’s blog. After review of customer surveys and user research it was determined to place the most important information at the top of the page including a summary of the movie, the movie’s rating, cast members, and the general category.

The company also added some features to support easy navigation between different television episodes for the popular DVD Season releases. Features such as similar content were moved to the bottom of the page.

Some of the customers online wondered why features such as a Friends tab and Friend’s ratings were no longer available on the Movie Details page. Several customers felt this was one of the main reasons they stayed with Netflix and added movies to their queue based on the recommendations of their friends more than any other information. As with most interface changes there are mixed emotions, some positive and some negative.

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Netflix Free Trial Compared to the Blockbuster Free Trial

Netflix Free Trial Compared to the Blockbuster Free Trial

Both online movie rental services, Netflix and Blockbuster, offer free trials at this time to allow new subscribers the opportunity to test their service. Both services are quite similar but also have some differences that you should consider.

The Similarities

Both Netflix and Blockbuster provide an online queue within your membership area. This queue holds in order the movies you would like to receive from the company on a rental basis. Once you finish watching a movie, return it in a prepaid envelope, and the next movie in your list or queue is sent to you. The number of movies you can have at one time is the only factor that varies and is dependent on the plan you wish to pay for.

The Differences

Blockbuster has the added bonus of allowing movies to be returned to a participating store location in your area. Overdue fees and late charges may apply though when you choose to return it physically to Blockbuster instead of mailing a watched movie back to the company. When you do return the movie you are giving a free in store rental which is a great benefit that Netflix is not able to provide. I personally liked the select of movies available better with my Blockbuster free trial.

Other differences relate to Internet streaming options which are rolling out independently by the two companies. At any one time, one company may provide the service on the game console you have already in the home while the other company is still working on making the services available. Each company also offers compatible devices that you can purchase that allow for instant watching. Broadband connections are required for the service.

The Costs

Costs for the plans are the same at this time. The initial 2 week trials is free with plans ranging from $8.99 a month to $16.99 a month depending on the number of movies you want to have at home at any one time. There are one, two, and three movie rental plans. Make sure to cancel your trial during the 2 week period if you do not wish to continue.

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Netflix Rental Plans

Netflix Rental Plans

Netflix offers several different service packages to fit any family’s budget. They also suit any viewing style. If you watch a movie every once in a while or if you are a die hard movie buff, there is a movie package just for you.

  • 1 DVD out at-a-time, limit 2 DVDs per month for $4.99
  • 1 DVD out at-a-time, unlimited DVDs per month for $8.99
  • 2 DVD out at-a-time, unlimited DVDs per month for $13.99
  • 3 DVD out at-a-time, unlimited DVDs per month for $16.99

You can see that there are many ways to enjoy Netflix service. You can also get movies right on your computer or sent directly to your television with the right equipment. When you are in the mood for a movie you can get many instantly. You will save time and gas when you use Netflix and you never need to worry about a late fee.

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Netflix Rentals

Netflix Rentals

Besides ease and convenience Netflix is one more way to go green. You get the opportunity to order movies in your pajamas and you do not have to use your car to get them. Since they are sent to your house in about one business day or you download them instantly, you can save at the pump. The convenience of no late fees also means that there are no extra trips to the video store because you forgot to return a movie.

Netflix offers over 100,000 movie titles. You can find movies that everyone in the family will enjoy and you can download them right to your computer or TiVo. When the kids want to watch a movie you do not have to drop everything to drive to the video store. Rainy days just got a whole lot easier to handle. There are also many plans that can work for just about any budget.