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V2 Direct DVD Rental Review
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 V2 is the online subsidiary of Video 2000, which runs over 100 stores across Australia. They naturally have both a substantial (currently 23,000+) catalogue and plenty of experience in the DVD rental market. Their site was down for some time in mid-2008, so we'd be a bit wary of signing up.
In addition to a wide range of movies, V2direct also provides game rental for Xbox 360, Xbox and Playstation 1 & 2, though confusingly, these are all lumped into one "Games" genre rather than by console. They also offer a wide range of R-rated Adult and XXX-rated adult films, but with a family-friendly, parental control feature to prevent this content from being visible if you wish. If you want adult films and/or game rentals as well as the usual range of movies then this is a good option. However, they do not stock High Definition Blu-ray discs, so we don't consider them a top tier company.
They list some 20 genres, which is fairly extensive, though their search engine is rather simple. The film stars, directors, and genres are all hyperlinked, so you can see what other films a given actor has starred in for instance.
V2direct are based in Brisbane and state that "customers in Queensland typically receive new DVDs with 48 hours", while "customers in regional areas outside QLD should receive theirs within 3 days" (of posting). In fact we have heard about plenty of happy customers, but many of them do happen to be resident in Queensland. Those further afield haven't been so impressed with the turnaround time.
V2Direct has a "MovieMate" review system, where if you rate the films you watch, it will learn your preferences and suggest films you'll like. This is useful to find those hidden gems you'd otherwise miss, and expose you to some different titles in the same vein as those you already like.
Prices: V2direct have no less than eight price plans ranging from $18.95 for 1 DVD at-a-time to 8 DVDs at a time for $78.95. All their plans allow an unlimited number of DVDs per month, so if you're watching them and returning them swiftly its a great deal. Moreover, at the moment V2direct offer the cheapest unlimited rental options, earning them a 4.5 star rating for Value from us.
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V2 Direct DVD Rental Customer Comments
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Featured V2 Direct Customer Review
Simon from Perth, May 4, 2006
Good range of DVD's, even some pretty obscure ones I've been hunting for, every one at the top of my list I have received so far, regardless of demand.
The DVDs have taken a little while to arrive, even with the fact that I have generally watched them the night they arrive, and generally manage to hit the "Returned" button as soon as I drop them in the post box that night or the next morning. I'm getting 3 DVDs a week out of them.
Customer service response (by email so far) has been fast, and effective, even 30 minutes before close of business in the Eastern states.
If they get the slow turn around problem solved (they'll have to beat Aussie post somehow), this company will win the race.
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Mick from Brisbane, March 27, 2008
Thank you for the prompt service and the chance to rent games at the same price with all the movies we order coming on time. Well done.
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Brad from Melbourne, March 16, 2006
It is good value for the money ( games, movies and XXX movies), but too slow takes too long to get the dvds, maybe 3 in a week. and the website only works with Internet explorer. firefox not supported.
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Marcia from Dunsborough, November 1, 2005
Seriously slow delivery times.
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