Shocking News about HD distribution

The Machinist

The Machinist

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I don't know if this has been mentioned elsewhere and if so i apologize for reposting however i just came across this article elsewhere and i think it applies to everyone looking to upgrade to High Definition distribution.


http://gear.ign.com/articles/691/691408p2.html

Its corporate greed like this thats in the process of ruining cinema. And now its trying to creep into people's homes too.

It also makes a strong case against being an early adopter of new tech.

I'm wondering about a possible backlash against HD when more consumers find out about this debacle.
 
Wow, this probably seems like a good idea in some peoples minds but hopefully the issue will provide for a sensible solution once the Big Wigs sort it all out.
 
..there will always be ways to hack DVDs..even if they put a guard dog with a laser strapped to his head protecting the DVD..there will be a way around it..just throw it a bone and take the DVD..and just develop software that goes through copyprotection...and its easy..cuz i know a few ppl who have made them..and they say its easy


So even if they burn the full 1080p or i resolution onto the dvd...when you hack it...the hacker will just copy the full rez movie..and burn his own HD-DVD or Blu-Ray.


Hollywood is soo stupid....pretty soon they'll prolly make DVD's that are put into a PC...they'll blow up so they cant be copied.

...blasphomy...
 
There was some type of rental DVD tech where each DVd came with like 5 viewings. After those five viewings the DVD was worthless. As you can imagine this technology went no where.

And unfortunately the bottom line of these restrictions is that anyone who currently owns HD hardware that has no HDMI connections or HDCP compliant is screwed.


I feel very lucky that i waited long enough to get an Panasonic Plasma that meets the requirements but there are tons of other folks who didnt. And that sucks.
 
it's all about money, so in reality I wouldn't worry cause the last time I checked burnable dvd's and burner's/players/ recorders were absolutly flying off the shelves at major retail chain's, although a couple companies may try to apply some sort of control, the consumer will ultimatly say how it's going to play.
 
I would argue that the difference here is timing:

consumer DVD burning became huge before anyone really took a long hard look at te technology.

It seems as though the Studio Corps who are imposing these restrictions and standards are getting in on the ground floor in order to try and control the future of the HD home market.

While this may not have as huge an impact on smaller businesses or people who intend to distribute via HD-DVD and Blu-ray, if you plan on watching your favorite movie or blockbuster on your non-HDCP compliant HDMI-less HDTV then think again. For the people who have held out this long just hold out a bit longer. For those of you who've already plunked down thousands on HD home entertainment systems start putting up a fuss or get ready to throw down some more bread in the future.

The article also points out that these kinds of imposed sanctions may lead to an increase in the use of on-demand services. A worse case scenario might be a mass rejection of the HD-DVD and Blu-ray formats which would hurt everyone looking to make some money off of the HD revolution.
 
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