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Blockbuster Rentals

July 16, 2004

Thanks to Hacking Netlflix, I was able to get a sneak preview of Blockbuster Rentals. First, here's a screenshot of the homepage in case they take down or move the beta (click for full-size).

So it looks like they have 5,000 more titles (20k vs. 25k) and are two bucks cheaper. The site doesn't look as robust or user-friendly, but I'll reserve judgement until they're out of beta. The biggest issue for me is ease of use. I want to be able to have the two-day turnaround I have right now and I want to have a robust recommendations system. Netflix's is adequete, but not perfect, so there's room for improvement here.

I'm signing up for a free trial, so I'll report back in a few weeks.

Comments (3 comments so far)

Comment #1:

Since you're using Safari, it is worth noting that the page where you are expected to enter a credit card only works with IE on Windows. The rest of the site works with alternate browsers, but not that page.

Posted by anonymous coward on July 17, 2004 at 12:23AM

Comment #2:

I am using the trial at the moment, and feel that it is much better than Netflix. The que system and site navigation is better than netflix, and the DVDs seem to be in better condition. I also like the Blockbuster return envelopes better. Easier to open and close. The coupons for free rentals will be nice.

Posted by anonymous hawk on August 08, 2004 at 10:35PM

Comment #3:

i paid 75$ and i didnt getany free movises or rental stuff i think they sould post there phone# because some people might want to resver like a new movie before some one gets it and what about the games man holy fricken cow there all go i mean gone nothin for me .thats it

Posted by mike on August 19, 2004 at 11:18PM

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