Take a look at this lastest Toshiba move.

[platinum86]

http://www.twice.com/article/CA6599365.html?nid=2402

They go into some detail on imdb about their plans for putting movies on them. But this is an interesting move. I dont think that this will work out but interesting never the less. It could work if you sold with a dvd or bluray copy but not individually with everyone using ipods and they do not take sd cards. I am curious though to see what hear what everyone thinks about this.

[evo_dadi]

lol now you gotta carry SD cards to get movies

[Marine Mike]

LOL!

If I was going to go to a store to rent a movie, I'd just pick up a Blu-Ray! The whole point of Digital Download is convienence, not price. I think that they've totally missed the mark on this one.

[D1-2005]

could you imagine the check out lines or down loading lines in say best buy. Someone waiting to download a movie or god forbid a hd movie.

[evo_dadi]

Originally Posted by Marine Mike

LOL!

If I was going to go to a store to rent a movie, I'd just pick up a Blu-Ray! The whole point of Digital Download is convienence, not price. I think that they've totally missed the mark on this one.

but.....but.....digital downloads has the same qualities as blu-ray and cheaper

[Crim122]

My tv does not have a SD reader, and if I cant watch it on my TV then I am not getting it

[Blu-ray Fanatic]

Whats with Toshiba? They never give up, do they? They always attempt to be creative so they can impress the big man in charge but everything usually falls apart in the end.

[Rob71]

Originally Posted by D1-2005

could you imagine the check out lines or down loading lines in say best buy. Someone waiting to download a movie or god forbid a hd movie.

Stores would probably like it. While your movie downloads you'll be stuck walking around the store and probably make an impulse purchase or two.

[stockstar1138]

Originally Posted by Crim122

My tv does not have a SD reader, and if I cant watch it on my TV then I am not getting it

your ps3 might have one depending on the model, it would play the same way a BD has.

or you just buy a SD card player if these things would take off. your tv could play it fine.

[stockstar1138]

i don't think that the system would work where you download it at the store.

i think there would be a kiosk where this thing already downloaded, you go up there swipe your CC or put in cash, select your movie, insert your SD card and it copies the movie onto your SD card in about 45 sec. no worse than checking out a BD.

don't get me wrong, this is a dumb idea, maybe in the future this is how this will work but now is not the time.

[raven1138]

MOD Systems currently offers retailers a digital media delivery system that enables consumers to download digital content for burning to an optical format.

if i was going to burn it to dvd/blu i would have just bought the blu!!!

[kwayneg]

most important thing is to check with your broker and make sure you don't have any investments any way associated with Toshiba, the company is clearly run by a group of insane people.

[Blu-ray Fanatic]

Yep. Someone always has to come up with a stupid idea to compete with the superior format. Thanks for the unmatched competition Toshiba.

[Luis_A51]

So you have to do all this:
1) drive to a store with a kiosk
2) try and find what you want, and then download it onto an SD card
3) wait in line, pay, then drive home
4) Burn this onto an optical disk
5) play

Instead of just buying dvd/bluray? Seriously?

I had a similar discussion with a friend months ago. I explained to him then that kiosks is a stupid idea with no meaningful benefits.

[statikcat]

Please calm down I am at 80% ok? I'll be done in a minute! *looks at line behind him*

No thanks. You can already download SD movies directly to your home on your media box already by several services. This is so stupid and too late.

[doctorsteve]

"Initial downloads will be in standard-definition content, but HD downloads are being considered for the future."

Wow, I can't wait to watch crappy SD content on my high def set... what a great 'idea' Toshiba.

Glad you're "considering" HD content.

I'm going to consider not laughing at you...

[Septimus Prime]

Maybe Toshiba gets such great tax write-offs that it's profitable for them to throw money away.

[zweet77]

Originally Posted by Blu-ray Fanatic

Whats with Toshiba? They never give up, do they? They always attempt to be creative so they can impress the big man in charge but everything usually falls apart in the end.

Yeah i don't get it do these guys have an ancient blood feud with Sony.they need to stop over saturating the market with crap.

[X400]

i could see that being able to stay afloat in japan (maybe) but wow sounds like they're just throwing money at anything and hoping one of them catches

[Petra_Kalbrain]

Originally Posted by stockstar1138

your ps3 might have one depending on the model, it would play the same way a BD has.

or you just buy a SD card player if these things would take off. your tv could play it fine.

LOL... but they don't even come close to making 50GB memory cards... yet! How could I enjoy a Blu-ray quality presentation from an 8GB file?!?!?!

I honestly think that Toshiba forgot to take its medication and is drooling all over it's cheap paper gown again!!!