You’ve probably already heard of online rental service LOVEFiLM. LOVEFiLM rent movies online. You may have also heard rumours of the things which make LOVEFiLM so unique – all your rentals are dealt with quickly and efficiently online, and the dvd or dvds are delivered to your door. The thing that surprises most though is that LOVEFiLM offer rentals with no fixed contract on them. That means you can keep your film or game for as long as you like, with no penalty of late fees. When you’re done with each disc, you simply post it back to LOVEFiLM and wait to receive the next title you request from the site.
How does that work, exactly? Well, unlike most rental shops where membership is free but you pay for every title you take out, LOVEFiLM works with a monthly membership fee that allows you a certain volume of rental capacity. These memberships range from £4.99 to £19.39, and each level includes different benefits, meaning you can pick a package that is perfectly tailored to your lifestyle. If you only watch a film as an occasional treat, you would probably opt for a “Light Use” package.
These are designed “for those who watch every now and then”, giving you up to four rentals a month. For those who are more serious about their viewing, the “Ultimate” packages come with unlimited rentals per month, although you are allowed more discs out at one time and more online viewing time if you pay a slightly higher price. Finally, you can add game rental to any of these packages, usually for just an extra couple of pounds, allowing you to include PS3, XBOX, Wii, and Nintendo DS games in your monthly rentals.
LOVEFiLM is also famous for its free 14 day trial, which has been available ever since the site launched and doesn’t seem to be showing any sign of going away. This generous chance to try the service and see what you think is well worth taking advantage of, and you can either begin making payments after the 14 days and become a full member or simply cancel your membership. Remember, though, the trial is only available once per person, so don’t waste it if you sign up!