A comparison of PS3 and 360 as media players

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  1. NeoTechni

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    Perfect example of why we need net neutrality.
     
  2. jonabbey

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    Well, I signed up for a Netflix account on my PS3 this afternoon. The price and selection you get for that price is quite remarkable. How is Netflix making the numbers work on this?
     
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    So 86.5% of home entertainment is not digital, huh? Would someone please tell these clowns what the first D in DVD stands for.
     
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    Are you referring to this quote?
    (Emphasis mine) :razz:
     
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    And, having used Netflix on PS3 for a couple of days, I have to say, if that's an HTML 5 interface, I'm not at all impressed. I can't imagine a more plain-jane looking application.
     
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    The Hulu one is more fancy but you can tell they are thin clients because of the request-response flow.

    I think LoveFilm has the most elaborate presentation (e.g., animation, perspective movie list) compared to NetFlix, and Hulu Plus. They all follow similar UI template.
     
  7. patsu

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    http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2010-10-26-vidzone-has-streamed-over-500m-videos-on-ps3

     
  8. patsu

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    … and now some numbers for Western Yurope and Japan:
    http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=5346

     
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    Blu-ray format attracting more families:
    http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118026394

     
  13. patsu

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    For Blu-ray folks who have DVDs at home:
    http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=5359

    There are 105 titles you can exchange for.
     
  14. patsu

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    MUBI coming this week to EU: :-(
    http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2010/11/01/mubi-is-launching-on-ps3-this-week/

    MUBI's wiki:
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mubi_(website)
     
  15. NeoTechni

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    MS fixed one of my complaints in the new update.

    When you click one of your libraries (Photo, Video, Music) it now gives you a list of sources (harddrive, USB devices, discs, etc) instead of opening one by default and making you press a button to get the list.
     
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    Strange, I've never had that issue. It always gave me a list of sources before.

    Tommy McClain
     
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    Blu-ray retailers are starting to bundle free VoD movies with each Blu-ray movie purchase:
    http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/02/vudu-wal-mart-and-disney-join-forces-add-a-free-streaming-copy/

    These VoD services should just join the Ultraviolet platform. I remember Ultraviolet is created with Blu-ray in mind too.
     
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    How's the picture quality of these VOD, last time I checked they were very poor compare to Bluray. Have they made more improvement ?
     
  19. patsu

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    No idea. I remember Vudu introduced 1080p HDX format last year or so. What did you try last time ?

    Blu-ray should have the upper hand in quality. The VOD movies are dressings on top -- especially if they consolidate to use 1-2 common DRM platform.
     
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    Amazon expands Disc+ program, over 10,000 titles now include immediate downloadable access:
    http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/02/amazon-expands-disc-program-over-10-000-titles-now-include-imm/

     
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