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Jun 2, 2004, 14:28
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Jun 2, 2004, 14:28
 
Of course, I doubt anyone wanting the latter two bits (bonus and commentary) would even consider a destructible DVD.

That's just it! My point being, if we expanded on the cable box scenario enough that say your cable box actually recorded the movie as it played and afterwards you could decide, Burn or don't burn? They could bill you on your cable bill, send you a complementary supply of (Non-Destructable) DVD's each month (say five or so?) and that's all she wrote! People would be in bliss!
And the companies would be making money hand over fist.

Y'know what the problem is? People in places of power, have no FUCKING innovation.
But that's alright. If somebody is too busy designing the disposable fucking printer, then I guess I'll have to do it.

Consider the recording/burning cable box, now a pantented thought!

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Only need the DVD-D . . .
Jun 1, 2004, 18:53
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Only need the DVD-D . . . Jun 1, 2004, 18:53
Jun 1, 2004, 18:53
 
long enough to copy it. And that is a shame really, but I'll be honest, if I'm renting a movie (DVD) and I don't need to return it and it lets me watch it within 2-3 days of renting it, then I can see this being an interesting thing for some people. Personally, I don't like things I can't control, but for some, it may not be an issue.
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Re: DVD-D D...D....DDDDD
Jun 1, 2004, 16:30
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Re: DVD-D D...D....DDDDD Jun 1, 2004, 16:30
Jun 1, 2004, 16:30
 
I swear if somebody is turning a profit from this, then this whole world is fucked.

Well, fortunately, the DVD destructibles have been an immense failure on the market. Just like DivX was. Eventually the companies will realize that this simply isn't a viable market, at least not as long as physical media is involved. Once you can download the movie and have a time-limited play then it'll be viable. Maybe.

And, yeah, there were a lot of environmental concerns about the technology. You're a bit late on that rant.

Really, what was wrong with the cable box scenario?

And if I need to pause or rewind the movie? What if I want it in a different language, or I want to see the bonus features, or the director's commentary track? None of that is available from PPV. Of course, I doubt anyone wanting the latter two bits (bonus and commentary) would even consider a destructible DVD.

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Re: DVD-D D...D....DDDDD
Jun 1, 2004, 15:54
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Re: DVD-D D...D....DDDDD Jun 1, 2004, 15:54
Jun 1, 2004, 15:54
 
Hey, this is America. You know, the same country that has companies that are going to launch (or have launched) disposable printers. Why buy new printer cartridges when you can just throw the whole thing away.




I'm not joking, they *are* going to have those.

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DVD-D D...D....DDDDD
Jun 1, 2004, 15:12
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DVD-D D...D....DDDDD Jun 1, 2004, 15:12
Jun 1, 2004, 15:12
 
They were talking about using these DVD-D's a while back.
(WHAT THE HELL IS THAT? DVD-D???? Good grief, how many letters can they string together, before it's too many?)

Hasn't anybody considered the pollutant factor in all this? Let's be honest, if all the people who normally rent movies, simply buy them and then toss them...
How much MORE tonnes per annum is that? And do we really want to 'buy' a destructing DVD? Does this idea make sense? Sure, in a world where garbage isn't a factor...

Really, what was wrong with the cable box scenario? Sure you can pir8 sattelite, but that just proves that nobody can control the uncontrollable.
Folks should really take a look at using existing distribution channels, and refrain from creating false leads that can cause more damage than good.

But then, I suppose landfill isn't a variable on a stock sheet.

Flexplay has partnered with GreenDisk and local environmental organizations to develop several closed-loop recycling options to test with consumers.

Here's a quick note just in case anybody wishes to rebut me:
The above is directly quoted from their site. Consider the term, closed-loop.
This means, should you wish to recycle the disc, you in fact have to take it to a recycling depot that deals with DVD-D's. As a result, you're essentially, 'returning' the fucking disc! What nimrod, in marketing, in consumer, ANYWHERE would BUY a destructable DVD-D, so they wouldn't have to return it, AND THEN GO TO THE EFFORT OF RETURNING IT TO A RECYCLING FUCKING DEPOT!? What dipshit comes up with something like this?

I swear if somebody is turning a profit from this, then this whole world is fucked.
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Jun 1, 2004, 15:06
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No subject Jun 1, 2004, 15:06
Jun 1, 2004, 15:06
 
"It is pushing the envelope because it is very complex technology," ATI chief executive Dave Orton...

Translation: We won't have properly written drivers upon release.
...or ever, for that matter.

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Jun 1, 2004, 14:31
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No subject Jun 1, 2004, 14:31
Jun 1, 2004, 14:31
 
self destructing dvd,WORST IDEA EVER.
if thats not a waste of research and development, and a kick in the crotch to nature i dont know what is.

is returning dvds back to blockbuster or wherever you rent become such a problem that there became a need for this?

Im now looking for reasons to keep my SWG account active
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Re: Pepsi ipod givaway
Jun 1, 2004, 13:26
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Re: Pepsi ipod givaway Jun 1, 2004, 13:26
Jun 1, 2004, 13:26
 
The website says they are giving away one every hour until July 11, not Sept. 24.

I saw that same story earlier today, and it did originally say Sept. 24 on the MacMinute site. (I remember it because I was pretty amazed at how much cash Pepsi must have to give out 24 iPods a day for almost 4 months.)


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Jun 1, 2004, 12:25
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Jun 1, 2004, 12:25
 
Mmm PCI Express goodness.


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Pepsi ipod givaway
Jun 1, 2004, 12:15
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Pepsi ipod givaway Jun 1, 2004, 12:15
Jun 1, 2004, 12:15
 
The website says they are giving away one every hour until July 11, not Sept. 24.

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"See today's Hardware Reviews. "
Jun 1, 2004, 10:52
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"See today's Hardware Reviews. " Jun 1, 2004, 10:52
Jun 1, 2004, 10:52
 
ATI Launches New Line of High-Speed Graphics Chips. See today's Hardware Reviews.
but... but...

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