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Goatrider · 06-22-2009, 03:40 PM

So how big are Bluray digital copies? And why do companies supply them? Are original blurays just thát hard to copy?

azereus · 06-22-2009, 05:48 PM

Question 1 - The Digital Copies I have range from 1.2GB to 1.7GB.

Question 2 - To entice more people to buy the Blus?

Question 3 - No idea - never tried.

mywxrld · 06-22-2009, 05:55 PM

Question 3: Do not discuss as it is illegal to copy them. Such discussions can and will get you banned from this site.

Sussudio · 06-22-2009, 08:41 PM

answer to question 2: attempt by studios to cut down on piracy and to make the bluray's more attractive to consumers by offering a free portable version of the movie.

Goatrider · 06-22-2009, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by mywxrld

Do not discuss as it is illegal to copy them. Such discussions can and will get you banned from this site.

Sorry I did not know it's an issue since it's legal in Holland to make copies for personal use. Won't happen again.

rocks off · 06-22-2009, 09:31 PM

I'm pretty sure it's technically legal to make 1 copy for personal use here too. The question wasn't asked in a way that suggests he was talking about piracy, but rather making a personal back-up. Plus, it was a hypothetical, he wasn't asking how to do it. No need to get worked up about it.

DrinkMore · 06-22-2009, 10:32 PM

They vary in size. I think studios include them to cut down on piracy and gives the user a portable copy for use. I like the fact that I DON'T have to rip any movies to make a digital copy. It's already included most times. Already formated and good to go. I just download it into iTunes and WHAM - I am done

Goatrider · 06-22-2009, 10:50 PM

Will they stay playable forever or is there a usage limit?

pacificvibes · 06-22-2009, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Goatrider

Will they stay playable forever or is there a usage limit?

There is no play limit but there is a expiration date of when you need to redeem the digital copy

pacificvibes · 06-22-2009, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by mywxrld

Question 3: Do not discuss as it is illegal to copy them. Such discussions can and will get you banned from this site.

Actually, here shortly, we will be able to discuss coping a Bluray movie. https://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=2894

mywxrld · 06-23-2009, 04:28 AM

Sorry, I got ahead of nyself and didn't look at where they were from. I just "ass u me d" North America.

OrlandoEastwood · 06-23-2009, 04:47 AM

The digital copies are made because the MPAA does not like how people copy movies for their iPods. When you make the copies for your iPod, you break the copy protection which is illegal. These digital copies are the safe and legal way to have it on your iPod. One thing I love about Blu-Ray is that they are putting more digital copies on them over the DVD releases. The digital copy is Standard Definition DVD quality so I can hook my iPod up to my TV and watch since I only have an external Blu-Ray drive for my computer.

sfmarine · 06-24-2009, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by OrlandoEastwood

I only have an external Blu-Ray drive for my computer.

I hope the screen is HD!

& how did you get Caligula for $3!

06-22-2009, 03:40 PM	#1
Goatrider Banned Member since:May 2009 Location:Utrecht, Netherlands Blu-ray collection:19 Trading Score:4	digital copies So how big are Bluray digital copies? And why do companies supply them? Are original blurays just thát hard to copy?

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06-22-2009, 05:48 PM	#2
azereus Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Canada 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Trading Score:13	Question 1 - The Digital Copies I have range from 1.2GB to 1.7GB. Question 2 - To entice more people to buy the Blus? Question 3 - No idea - never tried.

06-22-2009, 05:55 PM	#3
mywxrld Active Member Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Just North Of Denver Colorado 4K collection:311 Blu-ray collection:1373	Question 3: Do not discuss as it is illegal to copy them. Such discussions can and will get you banned from this site.

06-22-2009, 08:41 PM	#4
Sussudio Blu-ray Champion Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:11	answer to question 2: attempt by studios to cut down on piracy and to make the bluray's more attractive to consumers by offering a free portable version of the movie.

06-22-2009, 09:31 PM	#6
rocks off Active Member Member since:Jun 2009 Blu-ray collection:179 Blu-ray reviews:1	I'm pretty sure it's technically legal to make 1 copy for personal use here too. The question wasn't asked in a way that suggests he was talking about piracy, but rather making a personal back-up. Plus, it was a hypothetical, he wasn't asking how to do it. No need to get worked up about it.

06-22-2009, 10:32 PM	#7
DrinkMore Banned Member since:Apr 2007 Location:That's What She Said! Blu-ray collection:140 Blu-ray reviews:7 Trading Score:3	They vary in size. I think studios include them to cut down on piracy and gives the user a portable copy for use. I like the fact that I DON'T have to rip any movies to make a digital copy. It's already included most times. Already formated and good to go. I just download it into iTunes and WHAM - I am done

06-22-2009, 10:50 PM	#8
Goatrider Banned Member since:May 2009 Location:Utrecht, Netherlands Blu-ray collection:19 Trading Score:4	Will they stay playable forever or is there a usage limit?

06-23-2009, 04:28 AM	#11
mywxrld Active Member Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Just North Of Denver Colorado 4K collection:311 Blu-ray collection:1373	Sorry, I got ahead of nyself and didn't look at where they were from. I just "ass u me d" North America.

06-23-2009, 04:47 AM	#12
OrlandoEastwood Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:R-Point Blu-ray reviews:86 Trading Score:24	The digital copies are made because the MPAA does not like how people copy movies for their iPods. When you make the copies for your iPod, you break the copy protection which is illegal. These digital copies are the safe and legal way to have it on your iPod. One thing I love about Blu-Ray is that they are putting more digital copies on them over the DVD releases. The digital copy is Standard Definition DVD quality so I can hook my iPod up to my TV and watch since I only have an external Blu-Ray drive for my computer.

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