The first problem with the iTunes rental model is clear. 24 hours. It’sa problem with ALL the current online rental models that I’m aware of, so this one isn’t an Apple exclusive, but it is a problem that is going to have to be fixed if ...
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Monday, February 4, 2008
How the iTunes Rental model has to change to succeed
Online Movie Rental Review
Renting movies online. Steve Jobs was hilariously excited about his new Apple TV product and being able to rent movies online and stream them directly to your television. So, with all this movie-watching titillation, I decided to check...
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Minivan struck by lightening! Shocking video
Proof that your car is the safest place during a lightening storm. A Minivan traveling along the 401 during a thunderstorm is struck by lightning and the strike is captured on tape by a trailing vehicle.
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Blockbuster Movies received by mail can be returned
Yesterday they announced that the monthly coupon for a free rental can be used for movies OR video games. Also, Blockbuster Movies received by mail can be returned directly at any Blockbuster store, you get a free rental on the spot, and Blockbuster still sends out the next movie in your queue.
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Another bullet in Netflix's gun: Superb Service of customers
Netflix is investing in superior customer service to differentiate themselves from Blockbuster as the two rental giants remain locked in a vicious price war. The company has completely shunned email-based support, instead relying on 200 friendly Oregonians to answer calls around the clock.
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Is Blockbuster a Netflix copycat?
Ever since Netflix got on Blockbuster’s radar, the movie rental giant whose late fees we all loved to hate has been closely tracking its every move.
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bottom has finally fallen out of Blockbuster
It looks like the bottom has finally fallen out of Blockbuster. After numerous failed attempts at attracting new customers, the company has finally bit the bullet and is spiraling out of control. Sad as it is, the end is near for Blockbuster and all that pressure it has been placing on Netflix has been lifted.it has closed 526 stores
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Why Netflix STILL better compared to Blockbuster ?
A blogger tried out both services and describes why Blockbuster Total Access was inferior to Netflix's online rental service.
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Netflix being told to 'get out' by Blockbuster
Things heat up between rival online video rental services as Blockbuster publicly condemns a Netflix lawsuit over key patents, calling it without merit and promising to defeat it.
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