How to Buy Videos

How to buy videos has definitely changed over the course of the last few years, so knowing what options are available currently will help you find the right format for your household or traveling player device. From DVD, to Blu-ray, to downloadable files, you can easily find the right way to purchase and play video content.

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Steps

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   Purchase your videos in a DVD format. DVD stands for Digital Versatile/Video Disc. Videos in this format can be played in a DVD player, or on most newer computers via the DVD-ROM drive.
   • Purchase DVD videos at retail stores such as Best Buy or Walmart.
   • Use online sources like the aforementioned brands' websites, or at Amazon.com in order to purchase DVD videos.
   • Hit up your local video store and see what previously-released videos they have for sale. Purchasing a previously-watched copy can generally come at a greater cost savings than purchasing the video new from a traditional retailer.
   • Watch garage sales for even more videos to add to your collection. With the move to electronic file and Blu-ray players, many families are selling their old DVDs for a fraction of what you would pay had you purchased them from a retailer.
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   Purchase your videos in a Blu-ray format. This video format is newer than DVD, generally comes in high definition, and it is being heralded as the successor of the DVD format. Because of their large storage capacity, these discs generally have a larger number of additional features than a DVD video disc.
   • You can purchase Blu-ray videos at both in-store locations and online just like a DVD video. Another online source for Blu-Ray discs, though, is through the actual Blu-ray website at http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/.
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   Purchase and download video files to keep on your electronic device to play and watch at any time. Not only can you watch them on your computer, but most phones and tablet devices support video content as well.
   • Download and buy videos at http://www.blockbuster.com/download/buyDownload. Sort by price, rating or studio, or look for your video by category.
   • Buy your movies at http://www.apple.com/itunes/whats-on/#movies, and start watching them in minutes. Movies purchased through iTunes can be watched via your computer, your television using Apple TV, your iPod touch, iPad or iPhone.
   • Both the Amazon.com and Best Buy websites also have videos that you can purchase and download to watch anytime.

Tips

• Do not purchase bootleg videos. Not only are copyright infringement and piracy against the law, but they have also been linked to organized crime, terrorism, drug dealing, and prostitution. Only purchase your videos from legitimate sources.
• Make sure that the video content that you are purchasing and downloading will be compatible with the player source that you plan to use.