So what do you think of Redbox?

I tried redbox for the first time recently and I came to the realization that they take off any extras on the dvds. As a person who loves dvd extras (director's commentary in particular) I was very disappointed because I wanted to hear what the director's thoughts were about Scott Pilgrim. I googled this and couldn't find anything on this. Why does nobody talk about the lack of extras's?

Anyways do you like redbox or not?

I personally don't use it. However, most of the time I'm near one an attractive girl is renting a movie from it. So I approve of that...

To be perfectly honest, this is the first I've heard of redbox.

It's the Netfix for old people who are afraid of using the internet.

I googled it and I got a DVD rental vending machine. Am I looking at a correct thing? This things sounds way too Japanese.funsohng

[QUOTE="funsohng"]I googled it and I got a DVD rental vending machine. Am I looking at a correct thing? This things sounds way too Japanese.AutoPilotOn

[QUOTE="funsohng"]I googled it and I got a DVD rental vending machine. Am I looking at a correct thing? This things sounds way too Japanese.AutoPilotOn

[QUOTE="AutoPilotOn"][QUOTE="funsohng"]I googled it and I got a DVD rental vending machine. Am I looking at a correct thing? This things sounds way too Japanese.funsohng

I've used it once or twice.... doubtful that i ever will again.

Wasn't the taking of extras some sort of deal with certain companies or something?

Also I was uner the impression netflix largely does the same. That studios release "rental" versions of dvd's these days.

Either way I prefer it to any other method of renting.

I don't think they "take off" the extras, they simply don't offer editions of movies that include extras.

thegerg

[QUOTE="Serraph105"][QUOTE="thegerg"]

I don't think they "take off" the extras, they simply don't offer editions of movies that include extras.

thegerg

Interesting, I've never encountered that.

Same. That sounds more like the disc being scratched and unable to load the extra. If the extra wasn't on the disc, the menu wouldn't list them. Which is what I've encountered.

[QUOTE="thegerg"]

[QUOTE="Serraph105"] well the options for the extras are there, but when you click them they don't play. Pixel-Pirate

Interesting, I've never encountered that.

Same. That sounds more like the disc being scratched and unable to load the extra. If the extra wasn't on the disc, the menu wouldn't list them. Which is what I've encountered.

I could totally see myself using it if I didn't watch like a movie every other day, but since I do, Netflix is the only movie service for me.

[QUOTE="Serraph105"][QUOTE="Pixel-Pirate"]

Same. That sounds more like the disc being scratched and unable to load the extra. If the extra wasn't on the disc, the menu wouldn't list them. Which is what I've encountered.

thegerg

Does it say anything about Redbox "taking off" the extras?

[QUOTE="Serraph105"]

[QUOTE="thegerg"]

Does it say anything about Redbox "taking off" the extras?

thegerg

How, then, did you come to the conclusion that they do so?

I think its a good service.

I have no opinion about Redbox, but this angry black man hates redbox.

i usually dont watch extras... if i like a movie that much i usually just buy it.

redbox is pretty awesome though. I reduced my netflix subscriptions from 3 dvds out to 1 dvd out due to redbox (really the only reason i still have netflix is for the watch instantly). They have alot more new releases... no more waiting 6 months for netflix to finally send me a new release.

and at $1 a movie.... its just awesome. Netflix i usually only use for older and more obscure movies these days.

It's the Netfix for old people who are afraid of using the internet.

Pirate700

I don't use Redbox, instead I use Netflix. Some of my friends do, and they like it. It would be wise of Netflix to put up machines like Redbox did, but I guess that's not the place to discuss it.

I've never tried Redbox since I have Netflix. If I didn't then I would try it just once to see what's it's like.

Black Man Angry @ Redbox

^first thing that came to mind when I seen topic

It used to be ok but now they have game, blueray and that makes it good. For just 1 dollar its a good deal. But we need still Blockbuster or some video store to rent older movies and games.

I like them (though rarely use).

I use it as a cheaper alternative to PPV.

Black Man Angry @ Redbox

^first thing that came to mind when I seen topic

AtlanticRock

Personally I don't like it. No tv shows, and only recently released movies. Not only that but I have to drive to the store to rent, and then drive back to return it.

for $10 netflix I get movies delivered to my door (I only manage 7 or 8 a month on the 1disc plan), and unlimited streaming (practically worth $10 alone).

I can see how it would work well for people that normally rent on weekends from blockbuster though.

Most DVD's these days don't have special features anymore; they put them all on the blurays.HubertCumbrdale

Redbox has been battling movie companies to get the movie released to them so they can rent them out. The companies see the low price of a buck and don't see much profit from a dollar much like how Apple is having to battle ABC, NBC, CBS and FOX with their 99¢ show rentals. It's all a money game and if the companies don't come to a agreement then they don't get it.

So if that means Redbox gets rental copies of disks that have limited features then that is the deal they got from the studio so they can rent them to the public. To me these services are going to be where its at. We already have seen Blockbusters pretty much fold and most of the other rental stores are also going out and turning to the low cost method of content delievery whether its online, Netfilx or Redbox.

Sooner or later these services are going to be creeping pretty deep on Cable and Satellite providers which they kind of have already.

Redbox is awesome, its at every grocery store in my town. Its way better than waiting for movies through the mail and way cheaper than Blockbuster. The only problem with it is it is way too slow if there is a line. It should be common practice to browse through the paper menu or online menu before you occupy the box.

I believe it is a 24 hour rental thing, right? I'm way too lazy to remember to return something the next day.

Redbox is perfect for me as a college student.

Oh redBOX. Well, it is alright. I like the other thing better though.

It's the Netfix for old people who are afraid of using the internet.

Pirate700

I have a lot of respect for Redbox's idea. What better way to compete with brick and mortar stores AND netflix? If you don't want to subscribe to an internet site and hate traditional rental places for other reasons, you can just go to a vending machine and bring the movie back when you want at $1 a day. Sounds good to me. I don't personally use it but I would if I was that interested in movies. Most of them are just terrible so I don't bother.

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