MSN dvd rental review
www.lovefilm.com/msn/
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MSN DVD Rental is a partnership between MSN
and lovefilm. MSN has made changes to their prices and packages and includes a prepaid monthly package that suits casual users.
Lovefilm Partnership
MSN DVD Rental has teamed up with Lovefilm.com. This means that their site is branded as MSN DVD rental with new prices and packages, but the DVDs are processed by lovefilm.
Products & Services 
| DVD Rental Collection |
New DVD Releases |
Depth of titles & categories |
Games |
Adult DVDs |
| 56,000+ |
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(2800+) |
(2000+) |
Verdict: MSN rentals offer most of Lovefilm's amazing DVD rental collection, including games & adults titles. The huge selection includes new releases, old classics, TV series and documentaries.
Lovefilm game collection is much improved with
inclusion of screenselect game rentals collection
of 2800+ game title from the ps2, psp, xbox, xbox
360 & Gamecube consoles.
Lovefilm's downloading service is a look into the future, with movies available for download straight to your computer. Rental charges start at £2.99 and purchase prices from £9.99. The downloading range is currently limited, but constantly expanding. |
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Customer Service 
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Reliable rental delivery |
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Verdict: MSN DVD rental service is powered by lovefilm, which is regarded as the best. lovefilm has a quick turnaround speed of 2-3 days since all their DVDs are sent first class. DVDs are sent in thin MSN branded plastic sleeves with a prepaid return envelope included. lovefilm's return envelopes can now fit up to 4 discs at a time.
Their watch list allows customers to easily change the order and priority of their rentals. Using the fast track feature on certain rentals guarantees that you will receive this disc before any others in your queue. The priority system works well, and ensures you will receive your rentals in order, depending on availability.
They offer telephone, email and online support services. Membership is easy to cancel and there are no monthly minimums. |
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Prices 
DVD Pay As You Go Packages
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DVDs at a time |
Max per month |
Price per month |
Average cost per rental |
Free DVD Trial |
| Prepay 1 |
1 dvd |
3 |
£5.99 |
£1.99 |
3 discs in 30 days |
| Prepay 2 |
2 dvds |
5 |
£9.99 |
£1.99 |
5 discs in 30 days |
| Prepay 3 |
3 dvds |
10 |
£14.99 |
£1.49 |
10 discs in 30 days |
Verdict: They offer a prepaid rental model which is useful for casual viewers, and the prices are cheaper than your local DVD store at only £2 per rental. |
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Special offers and Free Trials 
Every new member of MSN receives a 30-day free trial with a maximum of 4 DVD rentals. This free trial is limited to 4 rentals rather than unlimited like other Lovefilm free trials. This offer excludes customers of any of the lovefilm / ScreenSelect powered services.
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4 free DVD trial
Good for casual users |
Distracting MSN links
Unlimited plan
better value for money |
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MSN will suit casual users who only want to rent a few DVDs per month. However, If you require a larger volume,choose the unlimited plans offered by Lovefilm |
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Monthly Cost by Pay As You Go |
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Free DVD Trial |
Games |
Adult |
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10 |
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56,000+ |
4 discs in 30 days |
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£7.99 |
£9.99 |
£14.99 |
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