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Total
Score |
Reviewer's
Score |
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64 / 100 |
87
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| Reviewed
By:
Pvt
Hudson |
Reviewed
On:
18/07/07
Updated
On: 15/12/08 |
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This site
could easily have been subtitled 'The Best Of Both
Worlds', because that's almost what it is.
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It seems as though there will never really be any end to the debate about what is better when it comes to DVD download sites - the monthly unlimited access site or the pay-per-view system. I know what camp I'm firmly in - the former. But not everyone is and some people staunchly prefer the latter system for one reason or another.
In American Vice, both systems are employed bringing everyone together in perfect harmony, and all without the need for twee Stevie Wonder / Paul McCartney collaborations.
American Vice is one of the very most recent new sites in the genre and its aim is quite clear - to give both sides of the argument equal opportunity to take advantage of the system they like. And, understanding that those who support the pay-per-view system might still feel short-changed, they have thrown in this opportunity to grab 5 tokens completely free before you have to start paying for stuff - that's if you ever want to pay for anything!
The archive of DVDs is already sizable (but small compared to most sites of this type, which is scary considering that there are well over 800 DVDs here) and is increased at a rate of 5 titles every 3 days. The titles are a nice mixture, spread over many different niches, with the site taking great care at trying to categorise the content as adeptly as they possibly can.
Which brings me to the presentation and navigation, factors that are always extremely important on a site such as this. In these regards, American Vice is, well, pretty good actually. The categories are extensive, definitely, and work extremely well, whilst the videos can be downloaded at speeds depending on your length of patience (I always go for the shortest speeds!). The scene descriptions are excellent too, and so the only thing the site lacks is an actual index of models and studios, something that isn't perhaps completely necessary here as there an excellent search function. |
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Updated
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Pvt
Hudson
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Re-reviewed
On:
15/12/08
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American
Vice scored very highly in its initial review in
July of last year and has worked hard in the last year
and almost a half in building its collection to well
over 1600 DVDs. It has raised its monthly price from
$9.95 to $17.95 per month in an exceptionally bold move
considering that some competitors are actually dropping
their $9.95 rate.
The navigation is sharper and the site is even easier to
use and, obviously, it is a lot bigger now and has
outstanding range as well as some exclusive titles. So
does the price rise risk pay off?
Well,
there's nothing wrong with American Vice at all.
It's a superb site and, normally, would be fantastic
value-for-money. But there are cheaper and bigger sites
out there - however, if you choose American Vice, it
absolutely won't let you down. |
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Final
Word: |
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American
Vice is a most impressive new site. Unlike many other
sites that claim to have scouted the market, these guys
clearly HAVE scouted the market and have put together
something that should satisfy everyone. They might be
behind their competition in terms of volume of titles,
but not in many other ways. |
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| Site
Details |
| Site
| American
Vice |
| Company
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American
Vice |
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Genre(s) |
DVDs |
| Videos |
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No. of Videos |
1685 (full DVDs) |
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Formats
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WMV /
In-site browser |
| Info
| 720x480
(HQ size) / Stream or download |
| Pictures |
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No.
of Sets/Galleries |
Each scene has one small screenshot gallery |
| Info
| - |
| Bonus
Content |
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Info
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None |
| Payment
Options |
Price
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$17.95 - 1 month / recurring at $17.95 every 30 days
(unlimited site access)
$99.95 - 12 months / non-recurring
A token system is also available on a sliding scale. |
| Billing
| Credit
card |
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