Downloading while watching movie? - Blu-ray Forum

egon_spengler · 11-11-2007, 05:17 PM

It's what I need, but it's not what I can afford! Some of us in the UK are still on 1mb connections. I'm on Virginmedia's 4mb connection (through their fibre optic lines) and recently it's been seriously S-L-O-W. We have 3 PCs and 1 PS3 on our home network, but usually only the PS3 is on. I notice it runs a little faster if it's connected directly. To be honets 4mb seems no faster than 1mb, yet I'm paying more for it.

There was a report recently in the UK on the radio saying most broadband providers aren't hitting anywhere near the speeds they claim. Even taking into account ADSL substation distances and all that crap, they're just out to make money.

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24mb broadband Anybody with lotsa spare money

simpspin · 11-12-2007, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by egon_spengler

It's what I need, but it's not what I can afford! Some of us in the UK are still on 1mb connections. I'm on Virginmedia's 4mb connection (through their fibre optic lines) and recently it's been seriously S-L-O-W.

I'll trade you. I live in rural Minnesota and the fastest thing I can get is a wireless Sprint Broadband card and I'm in the area that can get 256K tops and it costs me 50 bucks a month. Otherwise, it's 56K dialup with not other options.

X400 · 11-12-2007, 04:10 PM

i dont think id want it to. even when downloading and playing a game theres lag, i was downloading a bunch of demos and playing Ratchet & Clank the cinematics get laggy gameplay is fine though

CptGreedle · 11-12-2007, 04:21 PM

I have noticed that there is a new feature in the PSN store that allows you to start watching a movie AS you are downloading it (well, trailers and such). Sure it says you can start watching it right away but in reality, you might have to wait a little before you start it cause the playback will catch up to the download speed and pause the video while you wait for more to download. But it is actually pretty cool.
I am sure they can make it continue to download while a BD/DVD is running. They might with a future upgrade.

haushausman · 11-12-2007, 04:22 PM

I download then watch movies and play games all the time. I'm confused...

CptGreedle · 11-12-2007, 04:38 PM

They are complaining that if you download a large file, as soon as you start a disc (be it a BD, DVD, or PS3), it will stop the download and put it on pause until you are done with the movie or game.

shatta · 11-12-2007, 04:41 PM

i was downloadin drake while watchin spiderman 3 on BD last thursday...and when i went back to the xmb....the "download complete" message came up...IM SERIOUS...........same when playin games

11-12-2007, 04:41 PM	#7
shatta Expert Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:New York	i was downloadin drake while watchin spiderman 3 on BD last thursday...and when i went back to the xmb....the "download complete" message came up...IM SERIOUS...........same when playin games Last edited by shatta; 11-12-2007 at 04:43 PM.

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11-11-2007, 05:17 PM	#1
egon_spengler Active Member Member since:Oct 2007	It's what I need, but it's not what I can afford! Some of us in the UK are still on 1mb connections. I'm on Virginmedia's 4mb connection (through their fibre optic lines) and recently it's been seriously S-L-O-W. We have 3 PCs and 1 PS3 on our home network, but usually only the PS3 is on. I notice it runs a little faster if it's connected directly. To be honets 4mb seems no faster than 1mb, yet I'm paying more for it. There was a report recently in the UK on the radio saying most broadband providers aren't hitting anywhere near the speeds they claim. Even taking into account ADSL substation distances and all that crap, they're just out to make money. My Christmas list: Want: From: 24mb broadband Anybody with lotsa spare money

11-12-2007, 04:10 PM	#3
X400 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Kent Blu-ray collection:328 Blu-ray reviews:41 Trading Score:23	i dont think id want it to. even when downloading and playing a game theres lag, i was downloading a bunch of demos and playing Ratchet & Clank the cinematics get laggy gameplay is fine though

11-12-2007, 04:21 PM	#4
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	I have noticed that there is a new feature in the PSN store that allows you to start watching a movie AS you are downloading it (well, trailers and such). Sure it says you can start watching it right away but in reality, you might have to wait a little before you start it cause the playback will catch up to the download speed and pause the video while you wait for more to download. But it is actually pretty cool. I am sure they can make it continue to download while a BD/DVD is running. They might with a future upgrade.

11-12-2007, 04:22 PM	#5
haushausman Special Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Chicago Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:343 Blu-ray reviews: 5	I download then watch movies and play games all the time. I'm confused...

11-12-2007, 04:38 PM	#6
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	They are complaining that if you download a large file, as soon as you start a disc (be it a BD, DVD, or PS3), it will stop the download and put it on pause until you are done with the movie or game.

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