I always seem to miss the due dates for returning my borrowed DVDs and wind up paying ridiculous late fees. Instead of hassling with due dates and return trips to the store, I decided to check out Netflix to see if there was an easier way.

Apparently there is a better way and Netflix offers it. With Netflix, you pay the same fee every month with unlimited access to their library of over 80,000 movie titles. You create a list online of the movies you like, a movie is sent to you within one business day and you can keep the movies as long as you want with no late fees. When you get around to putting the DVD in the prepaid envelope provided by Netflix to return it to them by mail, they will send you another movie from your list. There are plenty of movies to choose from, ranging from comedy to drama to horror to the latest popular releases.

Netflix also offers a growing library to titles to choose from if you want to watch movies online through your PC. I thought this sounded like a potentially fun activity to do at work on an Friday afternoon when your boss leaves early to play golf.

If you are unsure how you will free about the Netflix service, they offer a free two—week trial so you can try it out. I welcome the opportunity to get and return my movies through the mail because it is convenient and affordable. The website is easy to navigate and user—friendly, simplifying the entire process of renting DVDs.

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