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Multi disc DVD/BR releases.... I dont get it?

 
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emdawgz1



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Posted: Tue Oct 05, 2010 2:54 pm    Post subject: Multi disc DVD/BR releases.... I dont get it?

Ok So I'm on Amazon, about to pre order "Despicable ME" and i see they have a 4 disc, 3 disc 2 disc and 1 disc set.

4 discs....

Disc 1 (Blu-ray)

Both 3D and 2D versions of Despicable Me
Commentary with Director's Chris Renaud & Pierre Coffin Featuring the Minions
Disc 2 (Blu-ray)

3 All-New Mini Movies Featuring the Minions
The World of Despicable Me
Despicable Beats
Gru's Rocket Builder
A Global Effort
Despicable Me Game Previews
Commentary with Directors Chris Renaud & Pierre Coffin Featuring the Minions
The Voices of Despicable Me
Super Silly Fun Land
Blu-ray Exclusive Features

Gru-Control - see the making of the film with behind-the-scenes footage and cast interviews with a PIP window
Miss Hattie's Top Secret Cookie Recipe
pocket BLU - featuring the 'Minion Me' and 'Minion Dominion' apps for iPhone & iPad
uHear - Never miss another line of dialogue when you're watching Despicable Me with this feature that instantly skips back a few seconds on your Blu-ray disc and turns on the subtitles
Disc 3 (DVD)

DVD of Despicable Me
Disc 4

Digital Copy of Despicable Me(expires 12/31/11)

Why on earth would i spring for all this xtra CRAP???

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Posted: Tue Oct 05, 2010 2:55 pm    Post subject:

Well, if you're that down on yourself that you want to buy 'Despicable Me', then maybe selling you all the other crap will make you feel wanted. Wink
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Posted: Tue Oct 05, 2010 2:59 pm    Post subject:

It's a GREAT animated flick.

Check it out!!! Thumbs Up

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Posted: Tue Oct 05, 2010 5:13 pm    Post subject: Re: Multi disc DVD/BR releases.... I dont get it?

emdawgz1 wrote:
Why on earth would i spring for all this xtra CRAP???

Versus what? I only see two versions on BD: The 3-disc version for $27.99 and the 4-disc version for $34.99. The 4-disc version adds 3D, so either you're buying it for $27.99 without the 3D version or $34.99 with the 3D version. So, what's the big question mark?

Are you just saying you wish there were a cheaper single-disc version, but since there isn't, you're not buying it?

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Posted: Tue Oct 05, 2010 5:20 pm    Post subject: Re: Multi disc DVD/BR releases.... I dont get it?

ecrabb wrote:
emdawgz1 wrote:
Why on earth would i spring for all this xtra CRAP???

Versus what? I only see two versions on BD: The 3-disc version for $27.99 and the 4-disc version for $34.99. The 4-disc version adds 3D, so either you're buying it for $27.99 without the 3D version or $34.99 with the 3D version. So, what's the big question mark?

Are you just saying you wish there were a cheaper single-disc version, but since there isn't, you're not buying it?

SC


I remember seeing 3 versions of another recent BR release in the target ad.

1 disc, 3 disc, and 4 disc with DVD and digital copy.
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Posted: Tue Oct 05, 2010 5:21 pm    Post subject:

The digital copy expires?! WTF!

That is sure to be a hit.
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Posted: Tue Oct 05, 2010 6:06 pm    Post subject:

Yeah, what a bunch of crap that is. Screw the digital copy - just give me a DVD I can rip for the kids. I like the 2-disc BD/DVD combo packs, but all this extra crap is useless. Somebody must be buying them or the studios wouldn't keep making them.

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Posted: Tue Oct 05, 2010 6:12 pm    Post subject:

What it means is you can only download the Digital copy till that date. So if you never get around to it and forget you can not download it after 12/31/2011

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Posted: Tue Oct 05, 2010 6:14 pm    Post subject: Re: Multi disc DVD/BR releases.... I dont get it?

ecrabb wrote:
emdawgz1 wrote:
Why on earth would i spring for all this xtra CRAP???

Versus what? I only see two versions on BD: The 3-disc version for $27.99 and the 4-disc version for $34.99. The 4-disc version adds 3D, so either you're buying it for $27.99 without the 3D version or $34.99 with the 3D version. So, what's the big question mark?

Are you just saying you wish there were a cheaper single-disc version, but since there isn't, you're not buying it?

SC


I'm buying the B/R. The single disc is dvd only.

I dont get the reasoning behind loading a B/R w/ all this CRAP. Just gimme the B/R disc and leamealone!!!!

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Posted: Tue Oct 05, 2010 10:06 pm    Post subject:

Nashou66 wrote:
What it means is you can only download the Digital copy till that date. So if you never get around to it and forget you can not download it after 12/31/2011

Athanasios


That is partially better...I thought the digital copy was on the disc? I will have to check mine out at home.

You need an internet connection to use digital copy?
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Posted: Tue Oct 05, 2010 11:19 pm    Post subject:

greg_mitch wrote:
Nashou66 wrote:
What it means is you can only download the Digital copy till that date. So if you never get around to it and forget you can not download it after 12/31/2011

Athanasios


That is partially better...I thought the digital copy was on the disc? I will have to check mine out at home.

You need an internet connection to use digital copy?


Not sure i never tried it, i think its on the disc but you need an internet connection to enter the a key or something.

I give them to my friend, i just dont get watching a movie on an iPhone or Computer.


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Posted: Tue Oct 05, 2010 11:25 pm    Post subject:

it's handy having a movie or two on a flight. my wife and i travel with a few movies on the iPod touch/iPhone and a phone splitter so that we can share.

and a full hookup so we can patch into the TV in the hotel room where we're staying, or listen to internet radio over the TV speakers.

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Posted: Tue Oct 05, 2010 11:27 pm    Post subject:

greg_mitch wrote:
That is partially better...I thought the digital copy was on the disc? I will have to check mine out at home.

You need an internet connection to use digital copy?

The movie is on the disc, but it's all encrypted, so you need the internet connection to plug the code that comes with the disc into their software to decrypt the MP4 (iTunes) or WMV (Windows Media) file and lock it for playback on only your system and devices.

Gotta love DRM.

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Posted: Wed Oct 06, 2010 12:11 am    Post subject:

ecrabb wrote:
greg_mitch wrote:
That is partially better...I thought the digital copy was on the disc? I will have to check mine out at home.

You need an internet connection to use digital copy?

The movie is on the disc, but it's all encrypted, so you need the internet connection to plug the code that comes with the disc into their software to decrypt the MP4 (iTunes) or WMV (Windows Media) file and lock it for playback on only your system and devices.

Gotta love DRM.

SC

Do you need an internet connection everytime you play it or only when you "install" it?
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