Basic Question about UV Digital Copies

[hbarnes]

First off, let me say that I prefer iTunes copies to UV copies, but often UV is the only option you get.

Here's my question: why are some codes "only VUDU?" I've come across ones where it redeems through the publisher, such as Sony, which is reasonable, but for example my UV copy of "Vice" only plays through VUDU and shows up as "unavailable for playback" on Flixster, my preferred UV service.

Second part of that question: what's the benefit to VUDU over Flixster? It has an atrocious UI, and isn't really that enjoyable or easy to use. Plus, their HDX system is pretty misleading, considering that the only other option now is SD. I like Flixster because of its simple interface and easy workability, but why do so many people prefer VUDU?

Any answers would be appreciated. Thanks.

[hbarnes]

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[Scarface32]

Originally Posted by hbarnes

First off, let me say that I prefer iTunes copies to UV copies, but often UV is the only option you get.

Here's my question: why are some codes "only VUDU?" I've come across ones where it redeems through the publisher, such as Sony, which is reasonable, but for example my UV copy of "Vice" only plays through VUDU and shows up as "unavailable for playback" on Flixster, my preferred UV service.

Second part of that question: what's the benefit to VUDU over Flixster? It has an atrocious UI, and isn't really that enjoyable or easy to use. Plus, their HDX system is pretty misleading, considering that the only other option now is SD. I like Flixster because of its simple interface and easy workability, but why do so many people prefer VUDU?

Any answers would be appreciated. Thanks.

1) Because Ultraviolet is a mess of a product with silly rules that only benefit the studios.

2) On many Flixster apps, there are ads. That could be one reason people prefer VUDU. For example, a full screen ad always pops up whenever I open the Flixster app on my iPad. I always have to X it out before I can use the app. Also people that redeemed the Batman '66 UV code via Flixster (like I did) got no bonus content, but people that redeemed the code via VUDU got bonus content. So apparently Flixster doesn't do bonus content.

[hbarnes]

Alright, that makes sense. Thanks!