UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)
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They have those in North Carolina--$1 a night with no late fees.
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They have those in North Carolina--$1 a night with no late fees.
moreluck
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I think the only thing different from a Blockbuster is the Red Box doesn't get the new movies as quickly as Blockbuster. The $1 cost is great and it's in my grocery store and I'm there everyday. I am so far behind on the movies I want to see, Red Box will have them when I'm ready. Besides, I hear Blockbuster is suppose to close. Anyway, it was all very easy and a receipt was on my computer when I rented and when I returned. Pretty slick!
UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)
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Blockbuster is in the process of slowly changing it's business model to more closely reflect that of Netflix. Why have a brick and mortar store with employees and overhead when you can outsource to a distribution center? You really don't even need that as more and more people are simply downloading the movies to their Wii or X-box. That's what my son does--he downloads to his X-box which is hooked up to his 42" flat screen. He can then watch it when he wants and doesn't have to wait for it to come in the mail.
stevetheupsguy
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Does the movie expire after awhile or is it his for keeps?
UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)
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Good question--we are hanging out today--I will ask him.
dilligaf
IN VINO VERITAS
We have them here but they are Blockbuster. Haven't used them as I tend to buy and keep movies.
cachsux
Wah
stevetheupsguy
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I guess you can tell that I don't do that kind of stuff. If we watch a movie, it's either pay poor view or we go to the theater, which usually costs about $70 +/-, for my crew.
dilligaf
IN VINO VERITAS
Plus it probably kind of embarassing to take those kind of movies back,isn`t it?
Take those back??? HA!
I'll return mine as soon as you return yours. 
dilligaf
IN VINO VERITAS
Take those back??? HA!
Wanna swap instead?
wkmac
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Steve,
Also check out Google video as I've even been surprised at what's out there. More older movies than current but still surprised. Just recently watched a movie from the early 90's that I missed at the time called Mindwalk that I enjoyed a lot. No, it's not a sci-fi thingy either!
If you like documentaries, check out TopDocumentaryFilms as they have a lot of programs and documentaries like you'd find on National Geographic, History and Science channels so for the kids educational stuff, it's a good resource. Now it will include stuff like Micheal Moore's films, various conspiracy films and of course the ever present with us allegations of space aliens and Area 51 stuff so as a parent I'd use strong parental oversight. As much absurd stuff as you'll see, there is also as many educational and family programming as well and the science catagory is loaded with good stuff to watch. My son and I love watching stuff here and I learn just as much as he does and it really provokes thinking and learning for both of us.
I got a 36" flatscreen for my computer and I've found so much on the net these days that I'm rethinking cable altogether.
Also check out Google video as I've even been surprised at what's out there. More older movies than current but still surprised. Just recently watched a movie from the early 90's that I missed at the time called Mindwalk that I enjoyed a lot. No, it's not a sci-fi thingy either!
If you like documentaries, check out TopDocumentaryFilms as they have a lot of programs and documentaries like you'd find on National Geographic, History and Science channels so for the kids educational stuff, it's a good resource. Now it will include stuff like Micheal Moore's films, various conspiracy films and of course the ever present with us allegations of space aliens and Area 51 stuff so as a parent I'd use strong parental oversight. As much absurd stuff as you'll see, there is also as many educational and family programming as well and the science catagory is loaded with good stuff to watch. My son and I love watching stuff here and I learn just as much as he does and it really provokes thinking and learning for both of us.
I got a 36" flatscreen for my computer and I've found so much on the net these days that I'm rethinking cable altogether.
stevetheupsguy
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Thanks for the info, wkmac, it'll be of good use when I upgrade from windows 95 and my old 2-13 channel TV, ("Honey can you get up and change the channel")
stevetheupsguy
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Great job more, karma will shine on you, sistah.
wkmac
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stevetheupsguy
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As I was out on my long bike ride today, the song, Major Tom, kept playing in my head. I still have the rest of the 70's to cover, so it may be awhile.DUDE! Get in the 21st century already!
wkmac
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As I was out on my long bike ride today, the song, Major Tom, kept playing in my head. I still have the rest of the 70's to cover, so it may be awhile.
Here you go!
[video=youtube;kpy4xNAnWzM]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpy4xNAnWzM[/video]
stevetheupsguy
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I'm guessing I should update this, as well?
