Nickname: Jim

Review: EZTakes Movie Downloads (www.eztakes.com) already lets you easily download movies and burn them to DVDs that will play in just about any DVD player. The movie industry doesn't need Mr. Jobs.

Date reviewed: Jun 26, 2006 10:40 PM

Nickname: pronounpolice

Review: A disaster at returning rented movies on time and mailing them back to Netflix, I have been chomping at the bit to be able to buy and download movies instantly, assuming I can watch them on the computer and not an iPod. $9.95 is fine for new releases - $4.95 to $7.95 are better pricepoints for older movies. That's what the videos sell for. Here's wishing Apple luck and expedition.

Date reviewed: Jun 24, 2006 1:58 AM

Nickname: Rich

Review: So the studios "won't tolerate" what happened to the Music Industry? What a joke. iTunes has all but saved the music industry, and that opinion came from an industry publication--MIX Magazine. Over a billion songs have been legally purchased, and it's because there is a simple, easy-to-understand price structure and DRM scheme. It's not brain surgery. But the studios insist in introducing their guns to their feet. Stupid and shortsighted.

Date reviewed: Jun 22, 2006 2:11 PM

Nickname: brandt

Review: This is in regards to Stu's comments about pirating the movies. He stated "...pirate away..." I just want to throw this out there: Pirating is stealing. It's against the law, both man's law, and God's. Stealing is wrong, even if the price is unfair. Look at gas for example. Would you steal from a gas station? Stu, your conscience tells you that stealing is wrong. The bible says no thief will inherit the kingdom of God. Is any movie really worth spending eternity in Hell? I don't think so. I think you should visit www.needgod.com. Don't steal people, it's not worth it.

Date reviewed: Jun 22, 2006 1:12 AM

Nickname: Steven

Review: Apple's Mac mini, iMac all-in-one, Cinema Display HD, Blu-Ray membership, optical digital out standard, H.264 HD movie trailers up to 1080p. All new Macs can do some form of HD video decoding. Apple's doing its maneuvers and training its team to produce HD capable hardware and even wants the portable notebooks capable. Rumor has it they tested a 20"+ model with water cooling and they have fuel cells as a possibility to further battery life. I could go on and on but I have confidence I'll have options beyond a 20" small iMac and a plain old audio-only AirPort Express. When? Well I have a 3 year warranty and the Intel stuff is still new but I'd say they just need to show me that I shouldn't invest in a Blu-Ray player (too bad the Wii isn't one) by the time they reach $300 from Sony.

Date reviewed: Jun 21, 2006 9:56 PM

Nickname: Putz

Review: I agree with Stu -- rip away. These greedy bastards deserve to be handled with the harsh realities of a pissed-off populous. $19.99 for a dingy DVD that maybe warrants one or two views? Greed will be their end - and until someone as market savvy as Jobs pokes them with a reality stick - ripping we shall go.

Date reviewed: Jun 21, 2006 8:37 PM

Nickname: Jimmy Up North

Review: I wanted to add that I have avoided paying movie fees lately through use of a "torrent hub". Which is basically a site that links to 12 different BitTorrent sites and allows me to search each one with the same search critera. As to a player, I use a modified X-Box, which connects to my local area network and I stream directly from my computer. For me, this has avoided a "go between" device like the airport as well as any other commercial download site. I am aware not too many people have this technology, but a lot of new games systems as well as media systems simply allow you to connect to your network, and hence play whatever content you were able to get online, either legally or otherwise. Great article, minus the BitTorrent screw up.

Date reviewed: Jun 21, 2006 8:00 PM

Nickname: jbelkin

Review: --but end up paying the music label just 65 cents or so for its cut of the song's 99-cent download.-- Maybe it's time to analyze the record labels PR spin without just re-printing it. Sixty five percent margins for the record labels seem pretty good for a format that does not require them to expend money on manufacturing, shipping, artwork design, jewel cases, co-op, or even returns! Apple has essentially designed a self purpetuating, no replenishing required vending machine - after they submit a file, their job is essentially over - and they are still not satisfied? Never mind that Apple has uncovered nearly $2 billion in new revenue from out of nowhere! They don't get 65% margins on CD's. How many industries would turn down 65% margins? Only the movie studios?

Date reviewed: Jun 21, 2006 6:26 PM

Nickname: foley

Review: I hate to pile on about the Bit Torrent gaffe, but this kind of comment is unacceptable. Why is it that fact checking seems to go out the window when it comes to tech articles? A quick call to any of a huge number of tech-savvy people would have set this straight.

Date reviewed: Jun 21, 2006 6:13 PM

Nickname: Erinford

Review: www.bittorrent.com is simultaneously a 'legitimate' download site, a technology and a program from Bitttorrent Inc. When faced with possible legal action they incorporated.

Date reviewed: Jun 21, 2006 5:55 PM