Download to own DVDs could be a reality - bit-tech.net Forums

WilHarris · 18th Jul 2006, 18:11

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2006/07..._be_a_reality/

BioSniper · 18th Jul 2006, 18:35

Hmm. Nice. It really is going to need to be cheaper than the purchaseable hard DVD's from the shops/internet though.

vapb400 · 18th Jul 2006, 18:52

once again they are 1 step behind the porn industry

Sord_Fish · 18th Jul 2006, 19:01

This would be nice, but i doubt there is going to be much of a saving. Also i wounder what method of download will they distribute them by, with sp2 limiting connections p2p would take alot longer, but direct download would cost too much for them in bandwith.

A good idea would do a deal with an ISP with a package with so many music or film credits, and as its with an isp they can get arround distibuting it.

I have used sky by broadband and its a good idea but the quality is still lacking, its not as if there is a problem with high speed connections anymore.

AcidJiles · 18th Jul 2006, 20:01

im still on sp1 because of that reason and that it screws windows up completely

DXR_13KE · 18th Jul 2006, 20:07

this is rather nice, and i would definatly use this, if it was cheaper that buying the real thing.
lets see if MPAA blows its leg of.

SeBbY_007 · 19th Jul 2006, 01:40

Why do all the big name companies take so long to adapt to the internet? If had this technology at a similar time as iTunes took off maybe RIAA would be out of business.

Still, better late than never.

leviathan18 · 19th Jul 2006, 03:03

finally ppl thinking in the right way there is always the person that loves the original dvd (i love the special packages) but i can buy normal movies cheaper if i can download them from internet

MrABC · 19th Jul 2006, 10:58

What would be great though, if you can buy the original DVD and your allowed 1 download of the same movie for a backup.
It's still good that they are planning for this though

chemo · 19th Jul 2006, 11:12

i cant see the price being such that it will demand people to do it. maybe a few quid at most, which tbh id rather pay for a full retail printed DVD and case etc.

GrahamC · 19th Jul 2006, 11:47

Do people remember the report not long ago about DVD recordable media lasting around 2 years .... mmmm pay to download a movie fror say £9.99 and throw it in the bin after watching twice.

rupbert · 19th Jul 2006, 12:31

I hate to bang on about it, but above all else the quality for me has to be indistinguishable from retail.

Some people may deem this unrealistic, but if I am expected to pay the same price, then I expect it to be of the same quality.

eddtox · 19th Jul 2006, 16:12

Another interesting issue is how many copies you will be allowed to burn. The way I see it, if you're only allowed to burn one copy, it costs about the same as retail, the quality is lower and you have to wait for two days to finish downloading it, you might as well get retail (or pirate). Good idea, though. Can't wait to see how they will implement it.

-ed out

18th Jul 2006, 18:11	#1
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DXR_13KE Madeira's banana is the best!!! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Madeira ; Portugal Posts: 6,465	this is rather nice, and i would definatly use this, if it was cheaper that buying the real thing. lets see if MPAA blows its leg of. __________________ *Renegade X - 0.40 Release!* <---- CLICK!

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leviathan18 Multimodder Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: venezuela caracas Posts: 232	finally ppl thinking in the right way there is always the person that loves the original dvd (i love the special packages) but i can buy normal movies cheaper if i can download them from internet __________________ sorry for my english

19th Jul 2006, 11:12	#10
chemo True Jungle Brother Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 2,639	i cant see the price being such that it will demand people to do it. maybe a few quid at most, which tbh id rather pay for a full retail printed DVD and case etc. __________________ Don't hate the Geek, Hate the code!

18th Jul 2006, 18:52	#3
vapb400 Minimodder Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 25	once again they are 1 step behind the porn industry

18th Jul 2006, 19:01	#4
Sord_Fish Supermodder Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: B'pool, England Posts: 265	This would be nice, but i doubt there is going to be much of a saving. Also i wounder what method of download will they distribute them by, with sp2 limiting connections p2p would take alot longer, but direct download would cost too much for them in bandwith. A good idea would do a deal with an ISP with a package with so many music or film credits, and as its with an isp they can get arround distibuting it. I have used sky by broadband and its a good idea but the quality is still lacking, its not as if there is a problem with high speed connections anymore.

18th Jul 2006, 20:01	#5
AcidJiles Multimodder Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 152	im still on sp1 because of that reason and that it screws windows up completely

19th Jul 2006, 01:40	#7
SeBbY_007 Supermodder Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: England Posts: 289	Why do all the big name companies take so long to adapt to the internet? If had this technology at a similar time as iTunes took off maybe RIAA would be out of business. Still, better late than never.

19th Jul 2006, 10:58	#9
MrABC Multimodder Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 159	What would be great though, if you can buy the original DVD and your allowed 1 download of the same movie for a backup. It's still good that they are planning for this though

19th Jul 2006, 11:47	#11
GrahamC Minimodder Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 26	Do people remember the report not long ago about DVD recordable media lasting around 2 years .... mmmm pay to download a movie fror say £9.99 and throw it in the bin after watching twice.

19th Jul 2006, 12:31	#12
rupbert Hypermodder Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 799	I hate to bang on about it, but above all else the quality for me has to be indistinguishable from retail. Some people may deem this unrealistic, but if I am expected to pay the same price, then I expect it to be of the same quality.

19th Jul 2006, 16:12	#13
eddtox Supermodder Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Medway Posts: 345	Another interesting issue is how many copies you will be allowed to burn. The way I see it, if you're only allowed to burn one copy, it costs about the same as retail, the quality is lower and you have to wait for two days to finish downloading it, you might as well get retail (or pirate). Good idea, though. Can't wait to see how they will implement it. -ed out