Blockbuster, Netflix Settle Patent Dispute

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  • Gary D
    Lord of Digital Video
    Lord of Digital Video
    • Dec 2005
    • 2266

    Blockbuster, Netflix Settle Patent Dispute

    Video rental chain Blockbuster Inc. said on Wednesday it settled a patent dispute with rival Netflix Inc. that challenged Blockbuster's entry into online DVD rental, but it signaled that the new business was taking a toll on its finances.
    Gary D
  • jm1647
    An Eagles Fan, A MenuShrinker
    • Apr 2005
    • 3661

    #2
    Blockbuster said in the filing that it plans to modify its popular Total Access plan before the end of the year to "strike the appropriate balance between continued subscriber growth and enhanced profitability."
    I hope that the above doesn't mean a price increase to the present $17.99 3@time Total Access plan.

    I seen that they have a new plan 4@time for $24.99 but I'm good with the 3@time plan swapping them in at my local BB store

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    • drfsupercenter
      NOT an online superstore
      • Oct 2005
      • 4424

      #3
      My dad got that as a gift for my mom, I hope he keeps paying for it even if they increase the price (not that I get many movies... my mom keeps them for weeks after getting them so the new ones never come!)
      CYA Later:

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      • Chewy
        Super Moderator
        • Nov 2003
        • 18971

        #4
        that patent suit is the biggest crock I have ever heard of,
        when does putting movies in a queue qualify for a patent?

        never did trust netflix, this just confirms it

        dvd rentals seem to be dying anyway, as video on demand grows
        Last edited by Chewy; 29 Jun 2007, 09:35 PM.

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        • BR7
          He is coming to your little town!
          • Aug 2005
          • 2137

          #5
          NF does give you the option to watch the movie on their site rather then mailing it.It's not an option for all of the movies yet though
          Last edited by BR7; 30 Jun 2007, 09:08 AM.

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          • jm1647
            An Eagles Fan, A MenuShrinker
            • Apr 2005
            • 3661

            #6
            Originally Posted by Chewy
            that patent suit is the biggest crock I have ever heard of,
            when does putting movies in a queue qualify for a patent?

            never did trust netflix, this just confirms it

            dvd rentals seem to be dying anyway, as video on demand grows
            Chewy, yeah maybe BB shoulda called it an online waiting list instead of a queue

            The on demand is nice but ya can't keep it an extra day or two and share it with family members and friends to watch then send it back

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