Re: Seagate CEO Says Digital Distribution is the Wave of the Future

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The issues makes me realize that direct downstream may be a better option. Imagine a place where every movie known to man was available in a library for you to pick from. Select what you want and watch it within seconds. No losing anything to worry about, just as long as the rental company stays in business for life.

As long as you're only renting it wouldn't matter if the rental company went out of business. You could just go with another one. You could have some problems if you're buying movies to stream and the company goes belly up...

Look at what a hassle it is to download crappy quality, less than standard video over DSL.

HD downloads, though possible to do, are not going to take off at all. Not in the U.S.!

JPSofCA said -

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"HD downloads, though possible to do, are not going to take off at all. Not in the U.S.!"

Finally JPS, you post something I completely agree with.

-LH (the Loverboy)
~ HI-DEF DUAL FORMAT SUPPORTER ~

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HD downloads, though possible to do, are not going to take off at all. Not in the U.S.!

I kind of agree with that, but it's also hard to tell where the technology will take us in a few years. For us nerdy computer geeks it will just be another simple option, but for old guys like John (tee hee hee, snicker, snicker) the technology may be too complex or difficult to get a grasp of. I mean, look how confused average consumers are about HD & Blu, just imagine the confusion the less seasoned geek would have.

For me, I love owning the disc because I enjoy the whole marketing experience of it. I love the whole thing -- the case art work, the shiny new disc, the bookcase full of DVDs just for bragging rights, etc. However, I can't deny that either downstream or download would be a nice extra option and could prove to be rather useful.

Digital Download might take off it its cheaper than a physical copy. No packaging, no shipping, etc.

[Post edited by Soapflake on Jan 29, 2008]

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Digital Download might take off it its cheaper than a physical copy. No packaging, no shipping, etc.

Yeah, you'd have to assume it would be cheaper, but if it was about $20 a pop then I'd expect them to ship me a case of Jack Daniels after a couple hundred dollars of purchases.

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Yeah, you'd have to assume it would be cheaper, but if it was about $20 a pop then I'd expect them to ship me a case of Jack Daniels after a couple hundred dollars of purchases.

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[Post edited by Soapflake on Jan 29, 2008]

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HD downloads, though possible to do, are not going to take off at all. Not in the U.S.!

I disagree, but I guess we'll all see how it pans out beginning 2009.

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Digital Download might take off it its cheaper than a physical copy. No packaging, no shipping, etc.

no stores. no dumb BB kiddy workers.. etc i could go on.

DD, even if mediocre now/ or perfected later. is the future of renting! (360 renting is not bad)
Hard copy.. is for permanent ownership.. (alot of benefits) period.

thats for me.. and think alot of others can agree