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Originally Posted by PenguinMaster
Physical media doesn't require any companies' continued support. If I choose to I can still watch (and buy) any of titles released on VHS, LaserDisc, or HD DVD even though none of those products have any official support anymore.
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Not quite. Some newer Blu-ray discs require internet connected players with up-to-date firmware in order to play back the disc. DRM on Blu-ray is more invasive compared to DRM on DVD. There are several threads on AVSForum asking for help with troubleshooting HDCP. DRM on online services (iTunes, Amazon, Vudu, etc) is even more restrictive.
What's frustrating is pirates don't have to deal with the crap that consumers who go by legal avenues do.
