Zediva

So today I was finally "inducted" into Zediva. If you don't know what it is, it's a company that streams movies newly released on DVD. They get around the no-streaming-newly-released-DVD rules by using physical DVDs. Essentially, when you rent a movie, you are controlling a remotely located DVD player.They are a start up with limited resources, so there's a wait list to sign up. After about a month's wait, I finally received the registration link today and I have just watched my first movie.

Pros:

1) new movies
2) no need to wait for it in the mail
3) no need to drive to a redbox/blockbuster (and no need to return it)
4) better than netflix streaming in that it has subtitles
5) $10 for 10 movie credits, cheap like a kiosk

Cons:


1) since you are controlling a remote DVD players, pausing/playing/rewind etc. are not as convenient
2) quality is not as good as Netflix, not sure if it's streaming speed or regular definition DVDs
3) the sound and images are a little out of sync
4) no ipad app

So long as you are not watching a movie that's meant to be watched in HD, it gets the job done. Perfect for lazy people like me who wanted to watch a new movie. :)