SpaceGhost Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 I may want to watch a movie again 2 years from now. Or maybe 4. Or maybe watch the same movie several times. But talking about this Apple Product; I looked at the link, and REAL questions about it aren't answered: - How big are the files? They HAVE to be compressing it, and compressing it a lot. Even if you had a consistant 8Mbps download rate, it would still take almost 6 hours to download a 20 gig movie. I'm betting these movies are 10 gig tops, and at that point are being compressed to the point where it isn't going to look as good as HD-DVD/Blue Ray. - What about special features? I like looking at how the film was made, deleted scenes, etc. - $4.99/movie is expensive; I can rent the discs for far less, even if I wasn't copying them. $4.99 is for new releases, for old HD content is $3.99 I rented a Movie at BB last week and it was $5 for 1 day rental and it was a standard DVD. I read yesterday somewhere, Files are 1.xx GB for standard DVD and Around 4GB for HD DVD. Video formats supported: * H.264 and protected H.264 (from iTunes Store): Up to 5 Mbps, Progressive Main Profile (CAVLC) with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps (maximum resolution: 1280 by 720 pixels at 24 fps, 960 by 540 pixels at 30 fps) in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats So it is a 720P format not 1080P. But every movie studio is on board, no "format war". Downloading content is what is going to take over, rather than disc content. The same thing that happened to the music industry will happen in the film industry. I have never watched special features on a DVD...... Oh and you start watching the move before the whole thing is downloaded. SO you don't wait but a few seconds to start watching. I download AAC songs from iTunes in 1-3 seconds now. Entire albums in under 30 seconds using WOW's broadband. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Apex Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 Agreed, digital media is the future and this stupid format war won't last too long as digital media is far more convenient. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrousbird Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 $4.99 is for new releases, for old HD content is $3.99 I rented a Movie at BB last week and it was $5 for 1 day rental and it was a standard DVD. I read yesterday somewhere, Files are 1.xx GB for standard DVD and Around 4GB for HD DVD. That is just aweful. I compress my standard DVD's to over 4GB (to fit on a single layer disc). An HD-DVD with that much compression = crap. I know for a fact that a standard DVD compressed to 1GB look like hell on a big TV. I have BB Total Access, so I wouldn't know what they charge for a movie. They just mail me stuff, I burn it, and ship it on back + 5 in store exchanges/month. I can imagine that my standard, compressed, burned DVD's probably look as good as Apple's HD stuff (I use an up-convert DVD player). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted January 18, 2008 Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 Something tells me they are using a different compression than you use, because nobody it going to buy it if it looks like crap. Think about it......Why would they release a second gen product if it does not look like HD. Do you really think this? They are not like GM and build sports cars with 8 cylinders that run 14 sec quarter miles. I'll tell you in two weeks when I hook it up to my Sharp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted January 18, 2008 Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 My 4.7gb burned DVD movies look excellent on the upconvert BluRay I use and view on a 1080p set. Of course not as sharp as HD, but compared to the original DVD....even at 60% you can't hardly tell if at all. I suppose if side by side. Most will copy at near 70-85% though so the quality on a regular DVD is fine. Haven't tried a BluRay as the media is still pricey. I can imagine that my standard, compressed, burned DVD's probably look as good as Apple's HD stuff (I use an up-convert DVD player). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted January 18, 2008 Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 hey now.....at least they can build V8 pig of a sedan that runs high 13's They are not like GM and build sports cars with 8 cylinders that run 14 sec quarter miles. I'll tell you in two weeks when I hook it up to my Sharp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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TTQ B4U Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 Don't bet the farm. http://www.reuters.com/article/marketsNews/idINN1111835220080211?rpc=44 I never had a doubt, but the world is gradually making the decision. With out a large debate all i have to add is I dont think blu-ray will last. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramsey Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 Also i just heard netflix is going bluray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 That's true too. http://www.baltimoresun.com/business/bal-bz.netfllix12feb12,0,3184891.story Also i just heard netflix is going bluray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Apex Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 Meh, this is probably the last physical format as it will all be downloaded or placed on something like usb drives before long. It's too bad as HD-DVD is cheaper and they look the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted February 13, 2008 Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 Bought the 160GB Apple Tv today and updated to "Take 2". Apple Tv connects to the tv in 1080p. The HD movies are only 720p for now but the rumors are that will change eventually. 720p is fine with me for now, I will be watching Transformers tomorrow I think in HD. Oh and it syncs with all my Itunes content; Music, Photos, TV shows, Movies, Videos, now my music can be played on my home reciever. :thumbup: I get pod casts on demand, some are in HD like the "hubble cast". I must say viewing my pics I have taken over the years on my 52 LCD in 1080p HD is freakin' sweet! Oh did I mention that my cell phone syncs with all this too...... I have made the switch to the darkside, there is no going back, Next is a Mac Mini to hook up to my 52 LCD as a monitor, DVI style. I alread have a wireless keyboard and Mouse, and I can get rid of my Vista machine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboTank Posted February 13, 2008 Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 just like the vhs beta thing back in the day..even tho vhs was worse quality than beta the porn industry used it and it took over. so who ever the porn companys use will win better quality or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbomark Posted February 13, 2008 Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 I think the porn industry uses this third format known amongst insiders as the internet... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted February 13, 2008 Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 that was back in the day when you needed a TV to get porn....as noted already....porn = streaming online. just like the vhs beta thing back in the day..even tho vhs was worse quality than beta the porn industry used it and it took over. so who ever the porn companys use will win better quality or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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