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Archive for July 2006
Interesting, consumers watch more films via rental than in the theaters or even on pay cable. Although they watch less than one film per month in the cinema, they see almost six per month at home on DVD. These numbers have undoubtedly been bolstered by the online DVD rental crowd, where on a typical 3 disc out package, watching a modest one film per week, you'd average 12 or 13 films per month.
Interestingly, those aged 18 to 24 watch the most films--88 per year on average. Of course, if you have that level of habit, online DVD rental is your best bet.
Though it notes a 1.26 GB download will take 3 hours on a 1MB broadband connection, the film doesn't download entirely on the first try, so he must start over.
The author tries the file out after it downloads, but then realizes his 24-hour clock to watch the film before it self-deletes has begun, so decides to watch it that night instead of the following.
When viewing, top and bottom menu bars remain visible which “slightly impairs the viewing experience,” though Lovefilm does offer advice on their site to correct this.
In short, downloads remain a time-consuming, wonky experience, which will probably restrict them to a small technophile niche for at least a few years, until companies come out with set-top boxes that let you stream direct to your TV (as Netflix in the US is already planning).
DVDs are also more attractive for retailers and rental shops, as they take up less shelf space. And of course, their slim nature, which allows posting in an envelope, is what enabled the DVD rental-by-mail phenomenon in the first place.
Americans Watch 50 DVDs per Year
A study by Video Business shows that the average American watches 50 DVDs per year, and the average Australian is probably not that far off.Interesting, consumers watch more films via rental than in the theaters or even on pay cable. Although they watch less than one film per month in the cinema, they see almost six per month at home on DVD. These numbers have undoubtedly been bolstered by the online DVD rental crowd, where on a typical 3 disc out package, watching a modest one film per week, you'd average 12 or 13 films per month.
Interestingly, those aged 18 to 24 watch the most films--88 per year on average. Of course, if you have that level of habit, online DVD rental is your best bet.
12 Jul, 2006 | Category: DVD Rental News |
Film Downloads in Action, Leave Something to be Desired
A recent piece in Cnet gives a real-life chronology of how film downloads work, trying out Lovefilm's UK service. And yes, the author does have problems after paying his 3.49 to download Bowling for Columbine: including difficulties setting up Windows Media Player (needs version 10, then with Windows Genuine Advantage program).Though it notes a 1.26 GB download will take 3 hours on a 1MB broadband connection, the film doesn't download entirely on the first try, so he must start over.
The author tries the file out after it downloads, but then realizes his 24-hour clock to watch the film before it self-deletes has begun, so decides to watch it that night instead of the following.
When viewing, top and bottom menu bars remain visible which “slightly impairs the viewing experience,” though Lovefilm does offer advice on their site to correct this.
In short, downloads remain a time-consuming, wonky experience, which will probably restrict them to a small technophile niche for at least a few years, until companies come out with set-top boxes that let you stream direct to your TV (as Netflix in the US is already planning).
02 Jul, 2006 | Category: DVD Rental News |
VHS Headed for Oblivion as DVD's Account for 95% of Sales
This interesting Times Online piece notes that after a 30-year reign, the oblivion of VHS video tapes is nigh. In 2005 in the UK, VHS accounted for only 5% of sales compared to DVDs, and many leading retail companies announced they will not be stocking further VHS titles. Other retailers are following suit, and within a few years, the format will likely have disappeared from the commercial world across the West.DVDs are also more attractive for retailers and rental shops, as they take up less shelf space. And of course, their slim nature, which allows posting in an envelope, is what enabled the DVD rental-by-mail phenomenon in the first place.
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