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Julman · 12-04-2007, 04:28 PM

This is the most useless feature since mutli-angled DVD porn.

http://www.techconsumer.com/2007/12/...he-same-place/

CptGreedle · 12-04-2007, 04:31 PM

Holy crap. This is even more pathetic than it sounds!
It only allows you to pause and play the movie from one player so others "synced" to it will see the same result. You still need a cell phone of PC to chat!
This is pathetic!

Julman · 12-04-2007, 04:36 PM

It is sad. A last ditch effort from a dying tech.

Cyorg · 12-04-2007, 04:37 PM

HD DVD fan #1 - "Dude, this is sooo cool that we're watching Harry Potter together, but... not together."
HD DVD fan #2 - "Totally cool, sorry but I've got to pause the movie so I can pee."
HD DVD fan #1 - "That sucks, but since you're up can you text me a beer? Oh, wait... maybe I should've just come over to watch the movie."

MatrixS2000 · 12-04-2007, 04:50 PM

What a useless "feature"...

TheTenth · 12-04-2007, 05:38 PM

... and I thought PiP was the weakest idea of all ...

scott1256ca · 12-04-2007, 06:05 PM

oooohhhhh!!!! They'll be crowing about this over at AVS! I can just hear Amir now: "HD DVD can do virtual screenings. Blu-ray, not so much"

atomik kinder · 12-04-2007, 06:35 PM

Why would you even want to do this? I didn't read anything about this, but doesn't each person have to have a copy of the movie too? I am guessing it would kind of be like playing a game online, each has to have his own copy. Its not like you can say, "Hey, I have the new Harry Potter HD DVD... Wanna watch it? I can send it to you through the internet so we can all watch it at the same time!"

95pgtproject · 12-04-2007, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Julman

This is the most useless feature since mutli-angled DVD porn.

http://www.techconsumer.com/2007/12/...he-same-place/

LOL mabey the hd duders can set up web cams so they can see eachothers facial expressions in certin scenes

how gay is that feature and they actually use it for one of the many reasons hd dud is better LMAO

aristotles · 12-04-2007, 06:51 PM

I've got a better idea, why don't people go see the movie with their friends in a theatre if they want a shared experience?

dialog_gvf · 12-04-2007, 07:51 PM

Quote:

The catch of this social movie experience is that only the host will be able to play, pause, or otherwise control the movie.

In other words, your deck is being controlled remotely.

How do they make sure that can't happen without permission?

Gary

MatrixS2000 · 12-04-2007, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dialog_gvf

In other words, your deck is being controlled remotely.

How do they make sure that can't happen without permission?

Gary

Oh great...so someone else can dictate when I want to pause the movie to go to the washroom or get something to drink???

This feature gets better every second! lol

househead · 12-04-2007, 08:08 PM

i dont get this "feature" and have no freaking idea who would want to use this.

just give me movies with HD picture and sound. that's all i ask!

WarCraft · 12-04-2007, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dialog_gvf

In other words, your deck is being controlled remotely.

How do they make sure that can't happen without permission?

Gary

Umm you have to wait -- it will get addressed in Service Pack 2

w_tanoto · 12-04-2007, 08:33 PM

useless.... complete waste

gandley · 12-04-2007, 09:35 PM

So this is part of the great web enabled features they say HD DVD can offer.

and the horse is dead.

What a load of crap. its not even fun to do..."yeah we watched the movie at the same time but in our own homes, well were cheap, thats why we bought HD DVD and this way we dont have the added cost of extra pop corn and beer"

Eddie who? · 12-04-2007, 09:50 PM

How can they even call it a 'community' when you're all by yourself? Here's a better idea. Since everyone in the 'community' have to actually own the movie AND load it in their respective players AND have a cell phone, why don't they just conference call and say: OK, 3,2, 1 and Push Play!

Why does Jesus continually allow hddud to exist? Must be one of those plagues they talk about.

jorg · 12-04-2007, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Julman

This is the most useless feature since mutli-angled DVD porn.

http://www.techconsumer.com/2007/12/...he-same-place/

whats this multi angeled pron dvd u speak of

lmfao

Jim L · 12-04-2007, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jorg

whats this multi angeled pron dvd u speak of

lmfao

They've been ranting for a while about how pron was going to put HD DVD over the top.

Now they can have a "community viewing" of pron and the host can control where to pause, repeat or zoom the movie.

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Really, this feature is such a joke (just like the in-movie shopping experience).

Banjo · 12-05-2007, 12:47 AM

I read about this one the other day. I can't say I'm too thrilled over such a concept. I mean, having somebody controlling my movie-viewing? No thanks.

12-04-2007, 06:35 PM	#8
atomik kinder Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Omaha NE 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:-	Why would you even want to do this? I didn't read anything about this, but doesn't each person have to have a copy of the movie too? I am guessing it would kind of be like playing a game online, each has to have his own copy. Its not like you can say, "Hey, I have the new Harry Potter HD DVD... Wanna watch it? I can send it to you through the internet so we can all watch it at the same time!" Last edited by atomik kinder; 12-04-2007 at 06:41 PM.

12-04-2007, 09:50 PM	#17
Eddie who? Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Missoula, Montana	A community of One How can they even call it a 'community' when you're all by yourself? Here's a better idea. Since everyone in the 'community' have to actually own the movie AND load it in their respective players AND have a cell phone, why don't they just conference call and say: OK, 3,2, 1 and Push Play! Why does Jesus continually allow hddud to exist? Must be one of those plagues they talk about.

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12-04-2007, 04:28 PM	#1
Julman Member Member since:Apr 2007	HD-DVD Community Screening This is the most useless feature since mutli-angled DVD porn. http://www.techconsumer.com/2007/12/...he-same-place/

12-04-2007, 04:31 PM	#2
CptGreedle Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Sworn super-hero now services Atlanta (and suburbs). Blu-ray collection:128 Blu-ray reviews:5	Holy crap. This is even more pathetic than it sounds! It only allows you to pause and play the movie from one player so others "synced" to it will see the same result. You still need a cell phone of PC to chat! This is pathetic!

12-04-2007, 04:36 PM	#3
Julman Member Member since:Apr 2007	It is sad. A last ditch effort from a dying tech.

12-04-2007, 04:37 PM	#4
Cyorg Special Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:San Antonio, TX. PSN ID: Cyorg Blu-ray collection:62 Blu-ray reviews:1	HD DVD fan #1 - "Dude, this is sooo cool that we're watching Harry Potter together, but... not together." HD DVD fan #2 - "Totally cool, sorry but I've got to pause the movie so I can pee." HD DVD fan #1 - "That sucks, but since you're up can you text me a beer? Oh, wait... maybe I should've just come over to watch the movie."

12-04-2007, 04:50 PM	#5
MatrixS2000 Power Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Toronto, Canada 4K collection:48 Blu-ray collection:305 Trading Score:6	What a useless "feature"...

12-04-2007, 05:38 PM	#6
TheTenth Special Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Clermont-Ferrand, France Home Theater Gallery:9 4K collection:98 Blu-ray collection:681 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:11	... and I thought PiP was the weakest idea of all ...

12-04-2007, 06:05 PM	#7
scott1256ca Active Member Member since:Oct 2006	oooohhhhh!!!! They'll be crowing about this over at AVS! I can just hear Amir now: "HD DVD can do virtual screenings. Blu-ray, not so much"

12-04-2007, 06:51 PM	#10
aristotles Expert Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Canada Blu-ray collection:401 Blu-ray reviews:1	I've got a better idea, why don't people go see the movie with their friends in a theatre if they want a shared experience?

12-04-2007, 08:08 PM	#13
househead Banned Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Sep 2007 Home Theater Gallery:9 Trading Score:4	i dont get this "feature" and have no freaking idea who would want to use this. just give me movies with HD picture and sound. that's all i ask!

12-04-2007, 08:33 PM	#15
w_tanoto Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Hatfield, UK / Jakarta, Indonesia Blu-ray collection:37 Blu-ray reviews:47	useless.... complete waste

12-04-2007, 09:35 PM	#16
gandley Special Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:The Drowning Pool	So this is part of the great web enabled features they say HD DVD can offer. and the horse is dead. What a load of crap. its not even fun to do..."yeah we watched the movie at the same time but in our own homes, well were cheap, thats why we bought HD DVD and this way we dont have the added cost of extra pop corn and beer"

12-05-2007, 12:47 AM	#20
Banjo Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2006 Location:Ontario, Canada Blu-ray collection:143	I read about this one the other day. I can't say I'm too thrilled over such a concept. I mean, having somebody controlling my movie-viewing? No thanks.

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