No-return DVD rentals are a growing trend among avid movie watchers because they offer new release titles at competitive prices without the headache of store lines, mailboxes or late fees. Although there are different types of no-return DVDs, some of the more popular forms available are downloadable DVDs and time-limited DVDs.

Downloadable DVDs are another no-return DVD rental option, but there are a few hiccups with this service. For one, downloadable DVDs are not really DVDs, but rather movie files that are downloaded onto your computer with a limited play time. Secondly, although the price of downloadable DVDs is comparable to time-limited DVD, they do not provide the same playback quality or freedom of controls as a time-limited DVD. In fact, downloadable DVDs can only be watched on a computer (unless that computer is hooked up to a TV), need an internet connection to be obtained, and require a membership to an online DVD rental service.

Time-limited DVDs are tangible discs that play in any device that accepts standard DVDs. Because of their restricted play time, no-return DVDs are far less expensive than regular DVDs, yet they come with the same great titles and playback quality. No-return DVDs are ideal for people who travel often, travel with kids or simply don’t want to worry about the hassles associated with conventional DVD rental services.

Flexplay is one of the leaders in time-limited DVDs. Their quality DVDs have the same capabilities as regular DVD rentals, except that they don’t have to be returned. There are no late fees and users can watch their DVD whenever they like. Monthly fees are a thing of the past with Flexplay. Customers can buy DVDs for the cost of a rental and control when and where they watch the movie.