I've been a video, then DVD aficionado since they were invented. I explored streaming for 3 months because it came with a transition apartment I rented. I had zero desire to set it up in my new home for all these reasons (unhealthy addiction that is too easy!) plus one more... the monthly fee. But public library DVDs are FREE. I can request most any title at the county website, and there on the hold shelf is a movie or series I really want to watch. It's highly gratifying, whereas instant gratification seldom is... and is ultimately too expensive.