DVD Revolutions In The Irish Market

My views on Xtravision are no secret, so I won’t rehash them now.
Over the past few months the Irish market has been changing and growing so there is more choice for people like me.
I recently signed up for a trial account with ScreenClick.com and am impressed with the concept behind it. The only weakness I’ve found so far can be attributed to the Irish postal system more than the site itself.
Of course ScreenClick aren’t alone in the online DVD rental market, though they’ve been around for several years. A new entrant is Moviestar that seem to have some serious backing, or at least a very good PR and marketing budget. As I haven’t tried the service yet I can’t comment on how good or bad it is, but I like the idea and the fact that we can choose between companies.
Back in the offline world there have also been some interesting changes. Carlow town, which isn’t exactly a booming metropolis, but isn’t exactly a backwater either, now boasts its first automated DVD rental shop. I’ve used these systems in the past and they are really handy. After signing up in person you simply credit your account and then it’s self-service all the way. Want a DVD at 4 in the morning? No problem. The machines don’t care 🙂