Redbox is by far the best way to rent DVDs
Redbox has been around since 2003 but my wife and I just found out about it a month or two ago. Here's what it is in case you never heard of it: You go to a local location that has the Redbox. Our Giant grocery store across the street has it. The Redbox is a giant atm-looking red box. Using a touchscreen and credit card swiper you pick out (and pay for) a movie. A slot spits the title out at you. When finished watching, you return it into the slot. You can return it to any Redbox location (which is great for travelers). Aside from convenience the best part has to be the price. $1 per day. If you have it back by 9pm the following day you just pay $1 (plus tax, of course). If you want to keep it for 3 days you're still paying less than most video stores. A feature that I enjoy is the ability to reserve online. While at work on Tuesday I can check the new releases, reserve one and pay for it. I then stop by the Redbox later on and swipe my credit card. The machine makes some motorized noises and 5 seconds later the movie comes out of the (now magical) slot. No more rushing to Blockbuster in hopes that I beat everyone else in line to get the latest "Baby Geniuses" sequel (joke). www.derekmartin81.com
