Hi all, I rent new releases through iTunes on Apple TV but they now charge $6.99 regardless of whether you choose HD or SD where it used to be $5.99 SD. I always use iTunes gift cards to get 20% off but that still makes it $5.60 which I think is steep. How do other ozbargainers rent movies and what does it cost?
What Service Do You Use to Rent Movies
LStimps on 16/11/2017 - 11:54
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this is a good guy, he deletes the media once he's done
Have we traveled back to the 90's?
Are you saying that anyone who wants to pay the people who make movies is old-fashioned?
No
What exactly are you saying then? Because it's unclear. Renting movies from iTunes, Google Play, etc, seems a modern and accessible way to watch new release movies.
@dazweeja: Slight semantic argument: You're not "renting" movies from those services, but streaming. There's no actual "thing" being lent and returned.
"Rent" is exactly the word that Google and Apple uses. I tend to use the Oxford dictionary and it's definition is "Pay someone for the use of (something, typically property, land, or a car)". Of course, rent has historically involved physical goods but there's nothing in the definition that excludes virtual goods. I have paid for the use of a virtual good for a set period of time (usually 30 days with movies) and streaming is just one of the methods that I can use to enjoy the virtual good that I have rented. I can also download that virtual good too and watch it on my devices for the period specified. Clearly, I'm not paying for streaming, I'm paying for a virtual good which can be enjoyed in a number of ways. "Rent" seems like an appropriate term for Google and Apple to use in this case.
Sorry - serious answer: I use Netflix.
- Hoyts Kiosk ($3.99 per night for recent releases)
- Google Play ($5.99 for 48hrs counting from you first play)
I got Google Play discount quite often
I made the conscious decision to stop torrenting a couple of years ago so now only buy/ rent everything.
I mainly use Apple TV and have set up a USA iTunes account, coupled with Getflix. I also have a chromecast.
This means I now get movies from a few avenues.
1) Google Play Movies. This has been great value. There are often 99c offers, free movies, half price. Etc. In fact I would say that my chromecast is now a saving for me based on rental savings.2) Apple TV. If I’m desperate I rent on US iTunes. This is most expensive approach but means I get early access to must see movies. US iTunes also has interesting 99c rentals you should look out for.
3) Australian ITunes. Same as you.
4) Then finally with Getflix I subscribe periodically to the USA services. Hulu/ HBO/ Showtime/Starz. They all offer movies and there’s always a few worth watching. But not enough to remain always on subscription. I tend to change up with must see tv programs.
Honestly this works well for my needs. For sure it’s still not as simple as torrenting but I know I’m no longer stealing anything and this whole offering (plus Optus sport) has allowed me to ditch Foxtel completely which is awesome.
Thanks Mooney, just had a look at Google Play and there's a voucher available for me, 1st rental for 99 cents. There's $4.60 in savings already.
Oh. One other tip is to use Google Rewards app if you have something Android. If you don’t mind sharing a bit of personal information you can quickly earn enough Play credit for free movies.
You might be aware of this but I think if you log into YouTube on the Apple TV, you can watch your Google Play movie purchases there too.
1990 RENTING was in, 2017 torRENTING is now in
I rent from the pirate bay.
OMG, how do you access a site so illegal that the government blocked it? /s
Simple, takes less than 5 sec's. Just point your browser dns to google servers
Even easier, use qbittorents built in search function.
@0blivion: Yea surprised it's not made more obvious, I only found out about it from a reddit comment
1 - Wait for free kiosk codes
2 - Hire Blu-Ray
3 - MakeMKV
4 - Handbrake
5 - Never actually get around to watching said movie because of kids…. I've got a mate that does that….
I wait for the kiosk vouchers to come up on OzB and have used VideoEzy and Hoyts several times now and it's been great. At least the BR player is getting some use.
the local public library has many movies, TV shows and books you can borrow for free!
SBS OnDemand has over 700 movies for free too.
I use them as well, thanks!
This is a good tip. I recently joined the local library. I was blown away by the ability to get free digital magazines. My zinio app is now completely filled with stuff.
Good on you for renting.
I use Google Movies. I buy Google play credit when they are on special.I download instructional videos from an NSA collaborator who bought a popular video website some years ago (and incidentally doesn't host such addons on its web properties). Movies are mostly social engineering and product placements which insult me. The small percentage that aren't are very few.
I rent nothing.
The only subscription I have is Netflix, I don't find much to watch on there but my 19 year old son finds heaps to watch. We pay about $16 for 4 devices. I rarely rent movies, the last one was from iTunes. I like SBS on demand, they have a large catalogue of movies and tv series. I'm a member of local library and they have large movie collection which they are always updating my last borrowing was entire season 1 of The Durrells.
Arrr, what be this "rentin' movies" thing you speak of?