The Low Down: DVDs Online bases itself on the Netflix prototype and have been operating a delivery and pick-up DVD rental service for several years now, with over 5000 new release DVDs and Games to choose from. DVDs Online has franchises, which maintain the service on a regional basis.

Pros: You get to keep DVDs as long as you want with no late fees. You don't have to drive to a rental store or drop-off DVDs when you're done. Delivery is usually prompt and you can arrange on-the-day delivery/collection. You're able to select DVDs and Games for rental with packages ranging from R80-R300 per month for between 1 and 8 DVDs at a time. New customers are offered a 2-week free trial.

Cons: DVDs Online only stock a few classic cinema titles and have a limited selection of movies compared with other online rental agencies. You have to be at home to arrange receipt or collection. DVDs Online have had billing problems with cancelled subscriptions before. Limited copies of DVDs means that you may have to wait a while for some movies to become available.

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