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Anyone Rent Movies Online???
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GuyMcBeerdrinker
poonsmith
I have netflix and I love it. if you pick up a certain few tricks you can even use it more efficiently.
I think you'll find that in general new releases are being pushed out with more widescreen versions. at netflix I have seen both formats for some movie titles. I don't know how you would go about specifing which one you prefer. maybe you check a preferance box when you originally sign up or something, I have been with them for over 3 years (I think) so I really don't remember.
as far as tricks I can tell you about. one biggie. they don't really push new releases, they have them but they don't advertise them on their site. what I do is browse blockbuster online and look at what is new out there and upcoming releases. I type those movie titles into my netflix search box and I place the movies in my queue.
the reason I have heard they do this is to sorta curb demand on new releases. if they featured "true" -- they have a new release section but you'll see while they are "new" they aren't so recent, if that makes any sense -- they would have to buy a bunch of movies to meet their initial demand which would raise their operating cost.
I love it because they have a LOT of movies that are not carried by blockbuster or wal-mart. lots and lots of foreign, indie, music, etc. films.
I haven't paid attention in a while, but I believe there is a referral code included with each movie I receive. not that I would get anything but you would get your first month for free.
I think you'll find that in general new releases are being pushed out with more widescreen versions. at netflix I have seen both formats for some movie titles. I don't know how you would go about specifing which one you prefer. maybe you check a preferance box when you originally sign up or something, I have been with them for over 3 years (I think) so I really don't remember.
as far as tricks I can tell you about. one biggie. they don't really push new releases, they have them but they don't advertise them on their site. what I do is browse blockbuster online and look at what is new out there and upcoming releases. I type those movie titles into my netflix search box and I place the movies in my queue.
the reason I have heard they do this is to sorta curb demand on new releases. if they featured "true" -- they have a new release section but you'll see while they are "new" they aren't so recent, if that makes any sense -- they would have to buy a bunch of movies to meet their initial demand which would raise their operating cost.
I love it because they have a LOT of movies that are not carried by blockbuster or wal-mart. lots and lots of foreign, indie, music, etc. films.
I haven't paid attention in a while, but I believe there is a referral code included with each movie I receive. not that I would get anything but you would get your first month for free.
I haven't gotten a DVD player yet so I don't rent any. Is the wide screen thing you're refering to where the top and bottom of the screen are black bands? I hate that and if a movie on cable is shown that way I won't watch it. I don't see where it adds anything to the experience. Maybe if I had a huge TV screen or something but mines only 27" and I don't plan on getting a bigger one.
LOL. My wife is the same way. She hates the wide screen. I prefer it. Those black bands just "disappear" for me when I'm watching a movie. :dunno: I wish I had a true widescreen TV, but that's way way down the road.
GuyMcBeerdrinker
poonsmith
widescreen is how the director intended for the movie to be seen. when it is scretched to fit the entire screen some details are left out.
here you can see a side-by-side picture comparisson of the two:
wide vs. full screen
here you can see a side-by-side picture comparisson of the two:
wide vs. full screen
I can't stand when they adjust the movie to fit a 4:3 tv. I would rather see letterboxed movies than miss part of it, especially if its a classic. I have a few cheaper releases which are dual sided with one format on one side.
I've been using NetFlix for over two years with never a problem with them, great company and great customer service. They sometimes offer movies in both versions, but when that's the case, I always, always always opt for the widescreen.