Do you guys like Digital Copy for Blu-ray? - Blu-ray Forum

Porfie · 03-10-2008, 11:22 PM

I for one think it is great to get a Digital Copy of the movie you buy on blu-ray (Contained on a second, standard DVD included on select movies) and are able to dowload it to your Ipod. iphone, MP3 player, PC ect.

What do you guys think

about the Digital Copy?

What is a Digital Copy?

It is a DRM-free digital version of the movie included on select DVD and blu-ray releases which allows you to dowload and watch it on any portable device such as an ipod. The digital copy is on a second DVD disc. In order to copy the WMV file to a local computer, movie watchers will need to input a 16 digit code that is found on the DVD or blu-ray box. It seems ironic to require people to enter some code to get at the supposedly DRM-free file. This is a step in the right direction, but it still seems like they're making people jump through unnecessary hoops. Still, this feature will finally allow consumers to legally watch the movie on their computer and portable devices without having to pay again for that right... or having to use a third party ripping tool. Perhaps this move is more evidence that the studios find the DMCA unreasonable. As we've seen before, by embracing these formats, consumers will begin to find more value from the media, and, as a result, their consumption should increase, which is ultimately good for the entire movie industry.

mike79 · 03-10-2008, 11:24 PM

I think its great. I always watch movies on my iPhone on my lunch breaks. I wish all movies had them.

ryoohki · 03-10-2008, 11:25 PM

It's great for people that have Ipod .... but i don't (own a Creative because of the Free Radio Tuner)

halon · 03-10-2008, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ryoohki

It's great for people that have Ipod .... but i don't (own a Creative because of the Free Radio Tuner)

radio, what's that?

savage1984 · 03-10-2008, 11:39 PM

I really think it's awesome when they put itunes digital copies on the movies.

Make a poll.

Chaka · 03-10-2008, 11:39 PM

if its free, hell why not?

Its kind of like asking someone if they like a free printer with their computer.

Bango · 03-10-2008, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Porfie

I for one think it is great to get a Digital Copy of the movie you buy on blu-ray (Contained on a second, standard DVD included on select movies) and are able to dowload it to your Ipod. iphone, MP3 player, PC ect.

What do you guys think

about the Digital Copy?

hmm not sure i've even encountered one of these...which movies come with this digital copy you speak of?

savage1984 · 03-10-2008, 11:42 PM

the family guy star wars movie came with one.

sonicbox · 03-10-2008, 11:42 PM

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=41648

Bango · 03-10-2008, 11:44 PM

I know what it is...I just didn't know that they were being included in Blu-rays...I am yet to see one, only standard DVDs.

Porfie · 03-11-2008, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Bango

I know what it is...I just didn't know that they were being included in Blu-rays...I am yet to see one, only standard DVDs.

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Originally Posted by Bango

hmm not sure i've even encountered one of these...which movies come with this digital copy you speak of?

I know Hitman, Alvin and The Chipmunks, and the new Rambo movie will all include a digital copy of the movie along with the blu-ray.

blu2 · 03-11-2008, 12:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Porfie

I for one think it is great to get a Digital Copy of the movie you buy on blu-ray (Contained on a second, standard DVD included on select movies) and are able to dowload it to your Ipod. iphone, MP3 player, PC ect.

What do you guys think

about the Digital Copy?

As long as the digital copy can be available for ANY portable device, it's a good idea.

I'd hate to see something that would work with PSP but not IPOD and vice versa.

Porfie · 03-11-2008, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by blu2

As long as the digital copy can be available for ANY portable device, it's a good idea.

I'd hate to see something that would work with PSP but not IPOD and vice versa.

Thats a good question does anyone know if they can be put on any device besides a IPOD? I believe so I will research and let you know!

iNCREDiPiNOY · 03-11-2008, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Porfie

Thats a good question does anyone know if they can be put on any device besides a IPOD? I believe so I will research and let you know!

TuneBite is your friend.

Porfie · 03-11-2008, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by iNCREDiPiNOY

TuneBite is your friend.

LOL thanks for sharing.

Cplhicks · 03-11-2008, 01:13 AM

I like it, but I mostly want it for my PSP, not my iPod. The PSP screen is larger and much nicer for watching movies on. Come on, Sony, get the studios to put a PSP digital copy on there as well!

Porfie · 03-11-2008, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Cplhicks

I like it, but I mostly want it for my PSP, not my iPod. The PSP screen is larger and much nicer for watching movies on. Come on, Sony, get the studios to put a PSP digital copy on there as well!

I thought you could put them on your PSP?

un4gvn94538 · 03-11-2008, 01:22 AM

i dont have an ipod or psp or any portable device like that. i have a dvd player in the suv. i want something so i can play movies on trips and leave my blus at home

DetroitSportsFan · 03-11-2008, 01:23 AM

Digital copies are a nice extra feature. It will be cool to watch new movies on my iPod Touch.

wormraper · 03-11-2008, 02:19 AM

only if they come DRM free and I can play them on other devices.

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03-10-2008, 11:22 PM	#1
Porfie Expert Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Colorado Springs, CO	Do you guys like Digital Copy for Blu-ray? I for one think it is great to get a Digital Copy of the movie you buy on blu-ray (Contained on a second, standard DVD included on select movies) and are able to dowload it to your Ipod. iphone, MP3 player, PC ect. What do you guys think about the Digital Copy? What is a Digital Copy? It is a DRM-free digital version of the movie included on select DVD and blu-ray releases which allows you to dowload and watch it on any portable device such as an ipod. The digital copy is on a second DVD disc. In order to copy the WMV file to a local computer, movie watchers will need to input a 16 digit code that is found on the DVD or blu-ray box. It seems ironic to require people to enter some code to get at the supposedly DRM-free file. This is a step in the right direction, but it still seems like they're making people jump through unnecessary hoops. Still, this feature will finally allow consumers to legally watch the movie on their computer and portable devices without having to pay again for that right... or having to use a third party ripping tool. Perhaps this move is more evidence that the studios find the DMCA unreasonable. As we've seen before, by embracing these formats, consumers will begin to find more value from the media, and, as a result, their consumption should increase, which is ultimately good for the entire movie industry. Last edited by Porfie; 03-11-2008 at 12:53 AM.

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03-10-2008, 11:24 PM	#2
mike79 Power Member Member since:May 2007 Location:NYC Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:1	I think its great. I always watch movies on my iPhone on my lunch breaks. I wish all movies had them.

03-10-2008, 11:25 PM	#3
ryoohki Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2007 Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:6 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:5	It's great for people that have Ipod .... but i don't (own a Creative because of the Free Radio Tuner)

03-10-2008, 11:39 PM	#5
savage1984 Banned Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Los Angeles	I really think it's awesome when they put itunes digital copies on the movies. Make a poll.

03-10-2008, 11:39 PM	#6
Chaka Special Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Huntington Beach, CA Blu-ray collection:254 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:11	if its free, hell why not? Its kind of like asking someone if they like a free printer with their computer.

03-10-2008, 11:42 PM	#8
savage1984 Banned Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Los Angeles	the family guy star wars movie came with one.

03-10-2008, 11:42 PM	#9
sonicbox Active Member Member since:Sep 2007 Blu-ray reviews:1	https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=41648

03-10-2008, 11:44 PM	#10
Bango Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:San Diego, CA Trading Score:4	I know what it is...I just didn't know that they were being included in Blu-rays...I am yet to see one, only standard DVDs.

03-11-2008, 01:13 AM	#16
Cplhicks Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 4K collection:276 Blu-ray collection:1996 DVD collection:798 MA collection:457 Digital collection:581 iTunes collection:668 Prime collection:446 Trading Score:31	I like it, but I mostly want it for my PSP, not my iPod. The PSP screen is larger and much nicer for watching movies on. Come on, Sony, get the studios to put a PSP digital copy on there as well!

03-11-2008, 01:22 AM	#18
un4gvn94538 Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Limbo (Bakersfield, Ca.) 4K collection:143 Blu-ray collection:811 DVD collection:54 Digital collection:1494 Trading Score:277	i dont have an ipod or psp or any portable device like that. i have a dvd player in the suv. i want something so i can play movies on trips and leave my blus at home

03-11-2008, 01:23 AM	#19
DetroitSportsFan Hot Deals Moderator Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Michigan 4K collection:439 Blu-ray collection:2226 Trading Score:93	Digital copies are a nice extra feature. It will be cool to watch new movies on my iPod Touch.

03-11-2008, 02:19 AM	#20
wormraper Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Tucson Arizona 4K collection:960 Blu-ray collection:5288 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:571	only if they come DRM free and I can play them on other devices.

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