I’ve been noticing an interesting kiosk device at my local Von’s (also known as “Safeway” in the rest of the US).
Turns out, it’s a machine where you can rent movies. It’s actually really easy to use, and I was able to get the New Release of my choice on a Friday evening (try that at any local video store!). Best of all, it’s pretty darn cheap! $1.49 (+ taxes) per DVD, or $0.99 (+ taxes) on Mondays. You have to return it by 7pm the next day.
The rental DVD comes out in a plastic case (like those slim plastic CD cases). The DVD has bar codes in the middle (around the center hole), which is how the machine figures out that you’ve returned the correct DVD.
All up: really cheap, seemingly huge selection and availability, and convenient! A really great idea!
If you’re like to find out more or find the location of your nearest machine, check out: http://www.dvdplay.com
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