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Post by atsfan on Jul 14, 2012 19:11:07 GMT -8
While still around, DVD's and even Blue Ray are slowing being out sold by digital downloads. I don't know of any Railroad Video Companies which have joined this trend though?
I still like physical media. But I have to admit that I rip most of the DVD's onto the computer so I can watch it anywhere I can connect to the internet.
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Post by curtmc on Jul 15, 2012 6:56:31 GMT -8
Interesting how in the name of "convenience" many keep changing their mode on movies... Each time not realizing it is just the next step to get you to have to re-buy something, and eventually leading to the point where you will be charged every time you watch something (starting with the digital download encoded for one time viewing only)...
BTW, it is an additional expense that I doubt if many railroad hobby video producers are in the financial situation to sink money into. The Hollywood libs have the dough to continue on the route to fleecing you...
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Post by atsfan on Jul 15, 2012 11:45:28 GMT -8
I still like physical media myself. I agree it is easy to get ripped off online, however it is not 100% terrible either. You can, for example, download a move from iTunes and own it "forever" as in , it will be on your machine and you can watch it on any Apple device over home sharing or iCloud. And if you delete it you can get it again without paying again as long as you use the same iTunes account. You can also rent movies as in one time viewing.
The trend is definitely toward online stuff. Even in video gaming for consoles. Most movies I watch is via Netflix.
I notice Pentrex has "finally" put out their first Blue Ray release.
One issue is it is not easy to rip Blue Ray onto your computer as with regular DVD's.
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