DVDPlay Adds Blu-ray to Grocery Stores

DVDPlay has announced that they will add Blu-ray titles to their popular kiosk style DVD rental machines that are present at many grocery stores this June. They will offer these titles at the same $1.49 rental fee as their DVD selections. The first Blu-ray titles available via the kiosks will be 'Untraceable' and 'Men In Black', both of which should be available around June 10th. Chuck Berger, chairman of the board and chief executive officer of DVDPlay commented, "DVDPlay is thrilled to be the first in the kiosk space to offer Blu-ray discs. The focus of this strategic decision is to prepare for the long term success and sustainability of the kiosk and ultimately give consumers what they want. We have an extremely adaptable product. Recognizing the mainstream adoption of Blu-ray and offering it to our customers is something we were able to turnaround quickly." No immediate word on how many Blu-ray titles would be made available at the kiosks.
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Chocolatejas  » May 28, 2008
All I have near me is Redbox. Hopefully they upgrade as well.

Zaphod  » May 28, 2008
Great news! $1.49 is a great deal for a 24 hour rental of a HD movie, as long as you watch it and return it in 24 hours...

Moefiz  » May 28, 2008
I have seen these machine's all over but I am not too sure about them. Have anyone used them before. 1.49 for 24 hrs is a great deal.

DC_Street  » May 28, 2008
Netflix is still a better deal but if I need a new blu-ray release asap then I'll be running to my Kroger

bkbluray  » May 28, 2008
Not bad! I like how they think.

Beta Man  » May 28, 2008
Redbox will have to follow suit..... but yeah... Netflix is still "King"

visual0ne  » May 28, 2008
AWESOME! Can't wait for Redbox to step up and join in the HD party! Can't wait.

CptGreedle  » May 28, 2008
That is F***ING AWESOME! I was even saying to myself this last weekend that it would be cool to see Blu-ray discs in those kiosks but it would probably not happen until 2011. This is sweeeet!

Elandyll  » May 28, 2008
Now -THAT- is bringing Blu Ray to the masses. Going to Fry's Market food and picking up a Blu Ray rental on the way out is where it's at

Scooby Blu  » May 28, 2008
Yes, kick ass ! The sweet smell of Victory !!! 1.49 is not bad at all !

Bango  » May 28, 2008
omg if RedBOX does this...I'm ditching my netflix account... ::cross fingers::

tru blu  » May 28, 2008
This will be great in getting more people aware of Blu-ray and then hopefully push adoption further

Minimejer05  » May 28, 2008
I hope the Red Box adds this feature!! I was just thinking about that.

vick vega  » May 30, 2008
Why do they have a copy of Kill Bill(Blu-ray) in the bin? That title hasn't even been given a street date, let alone out yet.

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