Blu Ray wings getting clipped?? 15 Minute HD Movie Downloads

[gebx]

TheRealMafoo said:
For me, the jump to BD was free. I didn’t buy a PS3 to watch movies, and I already had a Netflix account. All I had to do was set it up to send the BD if that movie was out on it, and I was done. Painless, free, and I watch movies the same way I did before.

So the upgrade path to BD over Digital DL is a lot easier for most. Also, the device you buy will also play DVD’s. Apple TV, and the other half a dozen devises currently available do not play DVD’s. the only one I know of that does is the 360, and personally I don’t find it reliable enough to feel safe using it as my primary movie player. Also it’s loud, and while for most games that’s no big deal, for movies it is.

Additionally, I think Digital Downloads will fail for the same reason Divix did. People just don’t trust corporations, and with the DRM and internet connectivity, the companies you use ultimately have control over the media you watch.

Ironically, BD can limit you the same way, it’s just not as publicly known (and it’s only possible if you connect your BD player to the internet.)

Lastly, I have a personal question for you gebx. If HD-DVD had won, and Sony was releasing digital download movies for the PS3, would you have created this thread?

 I don't know, probably not. or I would of wrote something like "Sony failed to perform, tries again with Virgin" ??