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join:2002-05-31
Durham, NC | Bitrate, Codec used and protection method? Anyone have any info on the details for what codec they are using, the bit-rate of the video, and protection scheme used?
I would not mind downloading my movies as long as it was easy to move from PC to PC with minimal amount of DRM headache. | |
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metro305
join:2002-05-31
Durham, NC | Re: Bitrate, Codec used and protection method? BTW the service does not support Linux or Mac according to their help FAQ. | |
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metro305
join:2002-05-31
Durham, NC
| Re: Bitrate, Codec used and protection method? I found the answer to some of my questions via this link
»superman.mediadownloads.walmart.···/faq.jsp
What is the Standard format?
The Standard format has quality similar to a DVD. It is optimally viewed on a PC or a TV (via a Windows Media Extender or connected PC). Videos in this format are higher resolution than videos in the Portable format. Standard format videos are encoded at a 640 x 480 resolution with an average bit rate of 1,500 kbps.
What is the Portable format?
The Portable format is optimized for on-the-go viewing using "PlayForSure" portable video players. If played on a PC, the image quality will not be as good as the higher resolution Standard format. These videos are not compatible with Apple iPods. Portable format videos are encoded at a 320 x 240 resolution with an average bit rate of 500 kbps.
Can I transfer a downloaded movie to a different PC?
Yes, but you need to activate the new PC and de-activate your previous PC. Simply call our Customer Service Representatives for help. They are available at 1-888-227-8458 (6 a.m. to 9 p.m. (PT), 7 days a week).
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Cozworth
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join:2003-06-10
england
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| Re: Bitrate, Codec used and protection method? said by metro305  :I found the answer to some of my questions via this link » superman.mediadownloads.walmart.···/faq.jspWhat is the Portable format?
The Portable format is optimized for on-the-go viewing using "PlayForSure" portable video players. If played on a PC, the image quality will not be as good as the higher resolution Standard format. These videos are not compatible with Apple iPods. Portable format videos are encoded at a 320 x 240 resolution with an average bit rate of 500 kbps.
Can I transfer a downloaded movie to a different PC?
Yes, but you need to activate the new PC and de-activate your previous PC. Simply call our Customer Service Representatives for help. They are available at 1-888-227-8458 (6 a.m. to 9 p.m. (PT), 7 days a week).
They have locked themsleves out of the main portable market? why isn't the IPOD supported, daft decision.
Royal PITA to do anything other than have it on one PC, I'll stick to ripping it via DVD shrink to a backup copy or using a x264 or Xvid codec to get it smaller | |
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thender2
Glamour Profession
Premium
join:2004-05-16
Staten Island, NY
| Re: Bitrate, Codec used and protection method? said by Cozworth :said by metro305 :I found the answer to some of my questions via this link » superman.mediadownloads.walmart.···/faq.jspWhat is the Portable format?
The Portable format is optimized for on-the-go viewing using "PlayForSure" portable video players. If played on a PC, the image quality will not be as good as the higher resolution Standard format. These videos are not compatible with Apple iPods. Portable format videos are encoded at a 320 x 240 resolution with an average bit rate of 500 kbps.
Can I transfer a downloaded movie to a different PC?
Yes, but you need to activate the new PC and de-activate your previous PC. Simply call our Customer Service Representatives for help. They are available at 1-888-227-8458 (6 a.m. to 9 p.m. (PT), 7 days a week).
They have locked themsleves out of the main portable market? why isn't the IPOD supported, daft decision. Royal PITA to do anything other than have it on one PC, I'll stick to ripping it via DVD shrink to a backup copy or using a x264 or Xvid codec to get it smaller I agree. This won't play on my Cowon A2 either. I doubt it'll play on anything.
The only reason to use a propriatery format that is inferior is to control your content. I don't want to pay $5 so they can control the content I paid $15 for once already.
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join:2005-11-07
Londonderry, VT
1 edit | The iPod isn't supported because the King Of DRM Steve Jobs wont licence Fairplay DRM to any other content service provider ,even though Walmart sells millions of iPods for him .
If anything you should complain to Apple about their DRM not being interoperable outside the iTunes\iPod ecosystem . | |
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cbrigante2
Cubs 20??
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join:2002-11-22
North Aurora, IL
| Re: Bitrate, Codec used and protection method? said by peerimpact :The iPod isn't supported because the King Of DRM Steve Jobs wont licence Fairplay DRM to any other content service provider ,even though Walmart sells millions of iPods for him . If anything you should complain to Apple about their DRM not being interoperable outside the iTunes\iPod ecosystem . I think the reason for Apple forcing this is to keep the iTunes system running simple and the way it should. Take a look at the Zune system (how the Fairplay DRM does not work with other Media Player approved DRM) to see how this can get to be a PITA for Joe Consumer. | |
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Combat Chuck
Too Many Cannibals
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join:2001-11-29
Erie, PA
| Re: Bitrate, Codec used and protection method? said by cbrigante2 :I think the reason for Apple forcing this is to keep the iTunes system running simple and the way it should. Riiiiight. It has absolutely nothing to do with locking people into the IPOS.
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newview
Ex .. Ex .. Exactly
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join:2001-10-01
Parsonsburg, MD |  DRM? Not interested.
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. . . if you buy the Superman Returns DVD, you can download a DRM copy . . .
BZZZT! No thanks . . . not interested. | |
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TOPDAWG
Premium
join:2005-04-27
Midland, ON
1 edit | Good Price If you own the DVD why would you want a PC copy? I'd just rip it to my ipod or whatever too. They should do movie downloads for that price then we're talking. | |
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ninjatutle
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join:2006-01-02
San Ramon, CA | Re: Good Price Its about time they got into the video download game. They'll bring the low prices. | |
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karlmarx
join:2006-09-18
Nashua, NH
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| Because legally, you CAN'T rip the movie to your IPOD. Remember the DMCA, well the DVD is protected under that, and if you do rip the DVD, you are going to spend time with BUBBA in the big house! (where's taylor when we need him?)
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metro305
join:2002-05-31
Durham, NC
| Re: Good Price NPR had a short segment on how a university professor lobbied the Library of Congress for an exemption to cut content from a DVD and master it into his own for educational purposes. What was laughable was how the industry representative said a still from the movie is just as good and there was no need to use video aka moving pictures!!
The following link is from the EFF explaining the exemptions
»www.eff.org/deeplinks/archives/005021.php | |
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TOPDAWG
Premium
join:2005-04-27
Midland, ON
1 edit | Well if I own it fork them. Anyway looks like a pain in the ass to rip a movie to a ipod if I wanted it I'd just pay the $2 and download it long as it's a nice copy.
OK time to format the old PC damn thing. | |
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join:2002-04-09
Enola, PA
| said by karlmarx :Because legally, you CAN'T rip the movie to your IPOD. Remember the DMCA, well the DVD is protected under that, and if you do rip the DVD, you are going to spend time with BUBBA in the big house! (where's taylor when we need him?) It's only illegal if they catch you.  | |
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join:2005-07-08
K2P OW2 | Re: Good Price i think because the dvd is encrypted you aren't allowed to decrypt it according to DMCA | |
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Hyperspace71
S.T.A.R.
join:2005-08-10
Evansville, IN | Link me to an article of just one confirmed conviction in the U.S. of someone who only backed-up a DVD for personal use.  | |
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Blasterbator
Sent By Grocery Clerks
join:2001-02-20
Jackson, MS
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| I think this is for the non-geeks.
Don't assume that everyone has the time or knowledge to rip a DVD, transcode it and load it onto their PMP.
Besides, $1.97 is pretty reasonable... especially considering Wal-mart sells DVD's as a loss-leader anyway. | |
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steve19726
bum
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join:2002-01-17
Chicago, IL
clubs: | huh? Why would you want to spent 3 bucks on a locked down drm copy when you already have the dvd?  | |
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hopeflicker
Capitalism breeds greed
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join:2003-04-03
Long Beach, CA
| Re: huh? said by steve19726 :Why would you want to spent 3 bucks on a locked down drm copy when you already have the dvd? that's only for the uneducated sheep
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TexasDSL
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join:2005-06-11
Montgomery, TX | Who do you use? Who is the best provider for this service today? Who do you use? | |
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Oleg
Bellsouth Fastaccess
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join:2003-12-08
Birmingham, AL |  Hm
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thender2
Glamour Profession
Premium
join:2004-05-16
Staten Island, NY
2 edits | what's the point of this? How about I rip the DVD and encode it to a better quality xvid myself with no copy protection?
Sounds much more fair to me.
This is what people feared three years ago... the fact that you'd have to pay again to play something on other devices when there was no technical reason for it.
This is awful, I hope no one stands for it.
You lose the choice of what format and quality to encode at, you lose the choice of being able to do what you want with what you get. You lose freedom by buying into this. There's no good reason you should have to pay twice for the same thing.
I agree that if you bought records, you shouldn't get a bunch of free CDs so your music will work with newer systems. But that's not to say that you shouln't be able to rip media you have so you can watch it on the bus or something.
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Anonymous
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join:2004-06-21
127.0.0.1
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1 edit | rip off i can go rent it for less then 4.50 \
and have a high quality copy on my computer
(DRM free)
it's also a relly good deal if you get a rent one get one free deal | |
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insomniac84
join:2002-01-03
Schererville, IN | Why buy it twice? If you buy the dvd, why wouldn't you just rip it from the dvd you bought? Plus if their goal is to encourage against personal ripping, why are these drm locked downloads not free with the original dvd purchase? | |
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jwardl
join:2000-08-12
Spring, TX
| Comment (why is a subject needed for a follow-up?) With DRM?
No thanks.
It's not that I have any intent to distribute (or even copy for my own use), just that I don't want to have to put-up with compatibility issues or problems should I want to switch devices, or for any other purpose I might decide to subject the video to in the future.
I probably WILL buy the DVD, however -- availability of a digital download not withstanding (let's face it -- it wouldn't be that hard to find). It's nice to have the printed DVD and case, artwork, etc. The issue is, is it affordable, and, is it WORTH the money? | |
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Jehu
Premium
join:2002-09-13
MA | Neeeeeeeext. ^^ | |
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A900MHz Fan
join:2004-07-12
Mitchell, SD | Why? Why don't they just burn a divx copy of decent quality with DRM on the DVD they sell?? | |
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AnonProxy
Proxy of Anon
Premium
join:2001-05-12
ß | Does your grandma know how to rip dvd's? I love when dorks call people sheeple or whatever because they don't try and figure out how to pirate videos.
Jesus.... | |
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Hyperspace71
S.T.A.R.
join:2005-08-10
Evansville, IN
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...I never heard of that happening.
Just people selling/distributing getting popped...and even that is VERY rare. | |
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| Bal3Wolf
join:2002-01-12
233111
| Re: ANYONE Even if you got caught making a backup of a movie you paid for i dont thk the fine is near as big as say sharing it on the internet or selling because your not making a profit off it. Not to mention how hard it would be to catch you and dont thk it would hold up in court very well. | |
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