Vudu offering HD downloads, say goodbye to HD DVD and Blu-ray

treker · 12-12-2007, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by fmw

Sound quality?

DD and 5.1

treker · 12-12-2007, 07:17 PM

The boxes from Vudu will most likely come down in price in the near future, I the interm you can buy the box use it for 30 days--not happy return the box for a refund on the box(not movies) they state(which seems bold)funds returned in 7 to 12 days---when we canceled Directv it took them 4 1/2 months to sent the refund

Mike in Philly · 12-12-2007, 08:17 PM

WOW !!! JUST WHAT the WORLD NEEDS...a Ton of people downloading not just regular movies, but HI-def movies and crashing the internet!!! (was that sarcastic enough?)

oblioman · 12-13-2007, 03:20 AM

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Originally Posted by hippy fascist

oblioman, since you're so into the idea of burning, why do you support the format that uses such excessive DRM?

Me content burned is from me own HD camcorder - weddings, birthdays, bar mitzvah's, graduations, etc. Me also has a never ending clientel that own HD camcorders and wish to share their home vids via HD disc to share with others (that own a PS3 or SA). You would be surprised at the amount of "boomers" buying HD camcorders and want to send vids via disc to their own children that own a PS3 (most popular request), but they have no idea or means to burn to disc. Me has never advertised me side-line, all of me clientel is purely word of mouth. Simply put, me computer stays busy - and since it all be home vids - DRM does not come into play.

treker · 12-13-2007, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike in Philly

WOW !!! JUST WHAT the WORLD NEEDS...a Ton of people downloading not just regular movies, but HI-def movies and crashing the internet!!! (was that sarcastic enough?)

What the world needs is a "ton of more people " to crash the trash they call the internet.

K4X9 · 12-13-2007, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Hip Name Here

http://blog.scifi.com/tech/archives/...ffering_h.html

I really don't see downloads replacing disk. I'm not saying never, but not as soon as this douche claims it will. How long will it take to download an HD movie, and will the quality match HD and BR? I like having the disk in my hand, not on a Hard drive that can fail in 2 years or run out of space and have to delete $20 downloads. Pfff

Found another link: http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/digital-d...dvd-324913.php

I know, like MP3's replacing CD's that will never happen.......Oh wait!

treker · 12-13-2007, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Lyris

Just isn't gonna happen. People are hoarders. They like to collect.

Pigs and slobs collect, normal people keep what they need (not maybe sometime)

sturmruger · 01-19-2008, 04:41 PM

Unlike some people I do not like to hoard my media I much prefer just to rent it. I use the Napster to go service and I just started using the 3 disc netflix plan. I haven't ordered any HD DVDs yet, but plan to in the future. I would much rather just pay $3.99 for movies that I want to view and not have to wait more then 5 mins for it to be downloaded.

edders · 01-19-2008, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Nikopol

Hmm, if it´s high bitrate download stuff, which i would be allowed to keep, maybe even at an interesting pricepoint? Can´t say i wouldn´t be interested as an alternative to physical media. But then again i´d like to have my copy without DRM and how likely is that?

remotely likely. I have said it before, despite the HD DVD vs BR hoopla, the studios really want you only purchasing limited viewing rights, not permanent media. To my understanding the goal is for downloadable movies which are only playable for several days. But the real problem is that most people just won't want to watch blockbusters on their computer screen. And I don't think many households have their computer hooked up to their HDTV. Seems like some hardware is needed on HDTV's for this to really happen (like a built in internet connection and HD).

Ed

**rbinck** · 01-19-2008, 10:09 PM

Connecting a HTPC is probably the highest growing market for many home theater dealers, so I would predict it will be standard equipment within the next 5 years. It will take some software to make it mainstream that isn't quite there yet, but I think it will come. I think the main drawback is the download time for a full length movie.

Scoob · 01-25-2008, 12:45 PM

When they can deliver 1080p and lossless audio and then give me the movie the week it is released on video then we'll talk.

Nded · 01-26-2008, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Scoob

When they can deliver 1080p and lossless audio and then give me the movie the week it is released on video then we'll talk.

Vudu already did that with Bourne Ultimatum last month - available on Vudu the same day it was available in stores. The video is 1080p, and the audio is DD 5.1.

The challenge is when will the studios loosen up their grip.

Next week Vudu will release the instant view HD software to the field, along with some HD titles not available on video (BR or HD-DVD). For examples, the Star Trek movies in HD on the Vudu are not available to folks with high def players in either format. Are you OK with availability BEFORE video stores?

Scoob · 01-29-2008, 03:47 PM

Oops double post.

Scoob · 01-29-2008, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Nded

Vudu already did that with Bourne Ultimatum last month - available on Vudu the same day it was available in stores. The video is 1080p, and the audio is DD 5.1.

The challenge is when will the studios loosen up their grip.

Next week Vudu will release the instant view HD software to the field, along with some HD titles not available on video (BR or HD-DVD). For examples, the Star Trek movies in HD on the Vudu are not available to folks with high def players in either format. Are you OK with availability BEFORE video stores?

I said 1080p and LOSSLESS audio. DD5.1 is not lossless. And yes to me it does make a difference as I have had lossless via HD DVD and BD. And also they will not have ALL of the HD releases the day they come out. They will only have a few to start with. I don't know who you are trying to kid, those movies that release before video stores will be very few and far inbetween. Star Trek movies? Who cares. It will be a long time before movies streamed over an internet connection will equal the quality of HD DVD and BD.

treker · 02-04-2008, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by rbinck

Connecting a HTPC is probably the highest growing market for many home theater dealers, so I would predict it will be standard equipment within the next 5 years. It will take some software to make it mainstream that isn't quite there yet, but I think it will come. I think the main drawback is the download time for a full length movie.

The time that it takes at the moment to download HD from Vudu is just shy of 4 hours so that is a disadvantage. The nice thing about the box(service) is that you can sit down and have a movie ASAP, no driving or wait at the mail box, we also have Netflix, but haven't rented from them since Vudu sent me the box. I remember when Netflix started no one thought they would make a go of it , look now.I don't think Vudu wants to take over the movie rental business just to get a share of it. Like I said today is rainy,ice in some areas, the kids are off from school and the movies are NOW

12-12-2007, 07:17 PM	#32
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01-19-2008, 04:41 PM	#38
sturmruger A couch and an HDTV to go please. Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 10	VUDU Where have you been my whole life Unlike some people I do not like to hoard my media I much prefer just to rent it. I use the Napster to go service and I just started using the 3 disc netflix plan. I haven't ordered any HD DVDs yet, but plan to in the future. I would much rather just pay $3.99 for movies that I want to view and not have to wait more then 5 mins for it to be downloaded.

01-19-2008, 10:09 PM	#40
rbinck Administrator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Katy, Texas Posts: 12,338	Connecting a HTPC is probably the highest growing market for many home theater dealers, so I would predict it will be standard equipment within the next 5 years. It will take some software to make it mainstream that isn't quite there yet, but I think it will come. I think the main drawback is the download time for a full length movie. __________________ www.highdefinitionblog.com www.BlogOfHawaii.com

01-25-2008, 12:45 PM	#41
Scoob High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 331	When they can deliver 1080p and lossless audio and then give me the movie the week it is released on video then we'll talk. __________________ Panasonic 50PZ80U 1080p Plasma Vizio 37 inch 720p LCD 20 GB PS3 Toshiba HD-A1 HD DVD player Philips BDP 7200 Blu-ray Player Onkyo TX-SR605 Audio reciever Canon Vixia HF100 HD camcorder

01-29-2008, 03:47 PM	#43
Scoob High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 331	Oops double post. Last edited by Scoob; 01-29-2008 at 03:54 PM.

12-12-2007, 08:17 PM	#33
Mike in Philly High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 100	WOW !!! JUST WHAT the WORLD NEEDS...a Ton of people downloading not just regular movies, but HI-def movies and crashing the internet!!! (was that sarcastic enough?)

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