Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Movie Downloads Are A Nice Alternative To Video Stores

By Sallie Bruce

In today's day and age, walking down to the video store could be considered primitive! There are now plenty of options that allow you to rent or buy movies from the comfort of your own home, for those who do not wish to make the trip to the store. One of those option is movie downloads. You can get exactly what you want while sitting in front of your computer!

If the only problem you encounter is not wanting to leave your home, or maybe you don't have a car, then there are other options. Some video rental companies like Netflix or Blockbuster offer services of movie deliveries. You can pre-order your rental online, and it will get delivered right to your door. Even though this option might sound tempting, it is still not as convenient as movie downloads for a simple reason; with downloads, you completely cut the waiting time.

Some people will use files sharing programs, like Limewire or Kazaa. The problem with these, even though they are free, is that they are most of the time violating the copyright laws of those said movies. Downloading these files is called piracy, and is considered a federal offense. So what you need to do is find a legitimate website that will fill all your needs.

Most websites work on the same principle. They have a database you can browse to find the movie you are looking for. Most of the time you can browse by category, or go right away with the title if you already know what you wish to view.

To be able to take advantage of movie downloads; you will need to install a download manager on your computer. These managers have many positive sides. For example, if you are dealing with adult movies, you can turn on a parental control option, to stay safe and discreet. You will also be able to trace which movies were downloaded and when.

After you have chosen the provider you want, and the movie you wish to view, you will be asked to set up an account. This will give the provider your contact and payment information. It will also make it possible for you take advantage of promotions, like a monthly subscription, which will give you the opportunity to enjoy discounts on purchases. For some websites, especially adult ones, setting up a personal account will give you the option to set some parental control preferences.

Depending on what you chose, either to purchase or to go with the rental, different options will be offered to you after your download. If you chose to go with a rental, you will most of the time have 24 hours to watch your movie. After that period of time elapsed, the movie will be removed from your download manager. If you chose to purchase, it will be yours to enjoy forever.

If you are not familiar with the movie downloads process, there is nothing to worry about. Everything will be explained and provided for you making your rental experience that much more comfortable! You can then learn to enjoy the benefits of today's technology

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