Explain Digital Copies, can I download a DC to an external HD and then copy it to my

[jlaavenger]

Explain Digital Copies, can I download a DC to an external HD and then copy it to my laptop or desktop later if I want to?

[steve_dave]

For iTunes DCs this is very possible although I just leave mine on the external drive just in case.

With Windows Media DCS, it's tricky because you need to have the exact same DRM key to play back the movie.

[AcidRain]

I prefer iTunes, you can even copy them again if you use the same code for the same account.

[jlaavenger]

Originally Posted by AcidRain

I prefer iTunes, you can even copy them again if you use the same code for the same account.

What I'm refering to are the Digital Copies or Downloads that come with some Blu Rays. I have a dozen or so that I've never used. Like for example Tangled, Tron and the Lord of the Rings Trilogy all came with Digital copies or downloads.

[steve_dave]

Yes...

98% of all digital copies bundled with Blu-ray Discs offer iTunes and Windows Media versions. The iTunes versions are the best since the Digital Rights Management restrictions are less restrictive than Windows Media.

[HD Goofnut]

Originally Posted by steve_dave

Yes...

98% of all digital copies bundled with Blu-ray Discs offer iTunes and Windows Media versions. The iTunes versions are the best since the Digital Rights Management restrictions are less restrictive than Windows Media.

The only problem is that the iTunes versions are even more compressed than the PC versions. The PC Digital Copies run about 1.5 GB while the iTunes Digital Copies run about 500 MB because they are made for the small iPhone screen. Now, these iTunes Digital Copies look beyond horrid on a PC monitor if you ask me as it's like watching 240p on YouTube. At least the PC Digital Copies look tolerable on a monitor, but nowhere good as a DVD. This is why I'd rather the studios include a DVD with BDs instead of Digital Copies as they are just a waste of plastic.

[AcidRain]

Originally Posted by jlaavenger

What I'm refering to are the Digital Copies or Downloads that come with some Blu Rays. I have a dozen or so that I've never used. Like for example Tangled, Tron and the Lord of the Rings Trilogy all came with Digital copies or downloads.

I dont know much about the WMP digital copy but for the iTunes you can copy it and play it in any computer you want as long as you use your same iTunes username and you can synchronize it to any iPad, iPod or iPhone you want.

I would check the expiration dates on the movies,for example some warner titles only valid for 6months, disney dont have expiration dates, fox and lionsgate are 2 years I think,sony a year and unviersal are 1 year but they like to expand it (drag me to hell expired already and hellboy 2 expired last year but just recently got expanded till dec/11)

and the expiration date is to redeem the copy after that you can watch it anytime.