| XBOX 360 Media Connect Throw up 720p WMV-HD files that I can play on my XBOX-360 without needing transcoding and I'll gladly throw you $6 a movie. |
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| I wouldnt touch that wmv hd movie in my 360. I cant support a codec with drm. Wont ever happen on this pc. |
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| WMV-HD videos don't have to have DRM. I currently transcode divx/xvid from torrent sites to WMV-HD and then stream them to my XBOX-360 using media connect software.
I don't mind DRM on rentals, but if I'm `buying` it, I don't want DRM getting in the way of my fair use rights.
Like it or hate it, very little content will be legally released by the man without DRM.
Hopefully the next dashboard update will support divx/xvid codecs out of the box. |
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| "Like it or hate it, very little content will be legally released by the man without DRM. "
That's the crux of the problem. The "MAN" seems to think that they can charge MORE for something that is worth LESS just because it's 'new'. The RIAA did it when it was tapes vs. CD's. The tapes were about 4.00 cheaper than the CD.
If I'm going to PAY for a movie, I have very specific criteria the MAN needs to meet
#1: I want the same or better quality than the DVD.
#2: If I don't get the extras, why should I pay MORE for the same thing?
#3: If I have to pay for the media/storage to watch it, deduct it from the price.
So, to summarize the price I'm willing to pay.
Start @ 19.99 for a movie. Subtract 5.00 because I don't get any extras. Subtract 2.00 for the blank DVD. Subract 5.00 for the bandwidth cost. And give it to me in DVD or higher resolution.
Net Cost I'll pay for a downloaded movie : 19.99-5-5-2=7.99. Now subract 2.00 for the annoyance factor. And you get. ding ding 5.99 per movie!
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