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Redbox May Challenge Netflix by Streaming Movies Online

You already love Redbox, and now the movie dispensing units may challenge another red-hued company, Netflix, by getting into the streaming video market.

You already love Redbox, and now the movie dispensing units may challenge another red-hued company, Netflix, by getting into the streaming video market.

In a recent interview with Bloomberg, president Mitch Lowe outlines a plan to expand the reach of the movie-in-a-box units by offering online streaming options. Given the fact that so many of you already use Redbox as a source of entertainment, it wouldn't be too far fetched that you'd also hop online to stream a movie or two, which could cut into Netflix's market. Find out what I think, and learn about the kind of model I'd like to see coming from Redbox after the break.

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Do You Rent DVDs From Self-Serve Kiosks?

I get my DVDs from another red-hued provider, and even though the thought of getting a movie from a kiosk on a whim got me excited, I haven't really used Redbox like I thought I would.

I get my DVDs from another red-hued provider, and even though the thought of getting a movie from a kiosk on a whim got me excited, I haven't really used Redbox like I thought I would. Costing just $1 a day (or $2 for games), Redbox can house 16,000 titles in one little kiosk and is usually replenished a few times a week, which means there's a good chance the movie you're looking for will be at your disposal. With over 22,000 machines all across the US located in convenience stores, fast food restaurants, and more, I'm curious to know — have you ever rented from Redbox?