Where can I rent movies online to watch on my computer?
Amazon.com, Netflix.com, CinemaNow.com, iTunes, and Blockbuster.com all allow you to rent movies online and watch them on your computer.
How does renting a movie online to watch on my computer work?
After you purchase a movie rental, the movie is either downloaded to your computer or streamed right to your browser. Movie rentals generally expire 24 hours after you click the “Play” button start watching them. If the movie was downloaded to your computer, it is usually automatically deleted after it has expired.
How much does it cost to rent a movie online?
New releases generally cost between $2.99 and $3.99 for a 24 hour rental period. Older movies can cost as little as $0.99. If you subscribe to Netflix, you can watch any of the movies they have available to watch online for no additional cost.
Do online movie rentals have the same picture quality as a DVD?
The short answer is yes, movies that you rent online should be of the same quality as a DVD. However, your internet connection speed can impact the movie’s picture quality if you chose to stream the movie rather than download it. DSL users will probably have reduced picture quality. Verizon FiOS and Cable Broadband customers should have excellent picture quality. Renting movies online is not recommended for those who still use dial-up to connect to the internet.
Can I rent HD Movies online to watch on my computer?
Yes. iTunes allows you to rent some movies in HD at 720p. However, these movies are usually $1.00 more than the dvd-quality rentals.
How can I be sure that an online movie rental will work on my computer?
The easiest test you could do is try playing a DVD on your computer. If your computer can play a DVD without any problems, you shouldn’t have any trouble watching an online movie rental.
If I rent a movie online, do I have to watch it right away?
No, you usually have up to 30 days after your purchase date to start watching your movie. However, as soon as you start watching your movie, you usually have 24 hours to finish watching it before it expires.
Can I rent a movie online and watch it on my TV?
Yes. There are three ways to watch a movie that you’ve rented online on your TV. The first way is to hook your computer up to your TV, basically turning your TV into a computer monitor. The second way is to buy an internet connected device that streams content from the internet to your TV. The third way is to purchase a TV that can connect to the internet.
