Netflix

When you get the urge to rent a movie, what do you do? To most people, heading out to the local Blockbuster or Hollywood Video location to pick up a DVD is still the normal way to go. It’s nice to go to a physical location that has a gigantic library of titles when you don’t know what you want to see, but the truth is that you can really get ripped off. Granted, the price of movie rentals is falling, and many of the rental establishments are offering extra incentives to keep you coming into the stores, but these actions are taking place because of the onslaught of online rental services. Without a doubt, the most popular option out there is Netflix.

They have over 40,000 titles to choose from, and their plans are extremely affordable. Once you have created an account, you can browse through their database and select movies that you would like to see. Netflix will then mail the DVDs to you (the number depends on the account you chose), and you’ll normally receive the movies one business day after the shipment. Watch the movies at your leisure - there are no late fees or due dates. When you’re done with a movie, send it back in with the prepaid envelope to receive the next movie on your list. It couldn’t be easier - all of the entertainment comes straight to you.