I use vuze client with peerblock running in the background. Search using isohunt as people generally rate downloads so you can normally tell which ones are fake. For movies search for 'jaybob' and to a lesser extent 'axxo'.
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Originally posted by wim121 View PostLovefilm do cheap streaming packages but as companies like netflix diffuse in other global markets as well as other providers, it will be cheaper than violating copywright.
I've tried the Lovefilm streaming and the quality isn't even DVD let alone HD, more VCD unless they've increased the resolution/bitrates since I last looked. Maybe Netflix and the others will force the quality up, but you're still at the mercy of your connection and contention ratios at peak times.
VCD quality may be passable for watching on a laptop but don't fancy it on a big TV. So the service isn't quite ready for prime time IMO.
For now I prefer to rent (via Lovefilm, 3 titles at a time, turnaround averaging 6 a week for under £15/month ) or buy DVDs (many available used for a couple of quid on Amazon or Play.com) and Blu-rays.
No way do I fancy downloading 30gb+ blu-ray rips, even if my broadband was truly unlimited and I was confident of being able to remain anonymous and all the hassle that involves.Feist - 1234. One camera, one take, no editing. Superb. How they did it
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LoveFilm was shoddy when I tried it too. NetFlix much better and you could choose quality - to avoid caning the web usage we used low and on a 40" TV it was fine... first 5s were terrible then it smoothed out. High quality was very nice.Originally posted by MaryPoppinsI'd still not breastfeed a naziOriginally posted by vetranUrine is quite nourishingComment
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Originally posted by d000hg View PostFTFY. I doubt you're comparing HD with decent SD, but HD with crappy low-bitrate SD. Either that or you sit REALLY close to the screenCoffee's for closersComment
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Originally posted by ddaft View PostI use vuze client with peerblock running in the background. Search using isohunt as people generally rate downloads so you can normally tell which ones are fake. For movies search for 'jaybob' and to a lesser extent 'axxo'.Fiscal nomad it's legal.Comment
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Originally posted by PAH View PostI've tried the Lovefilm streaming and the quality isn't even DVD let alone HD, more VCD unless they've increased the resolution/bitrates since I last looked. Maybe Netflix and the others will force the quality up, but you're still at the mercy of your connection and contention ratios at peak times.
VCD quality may be passable for watching on a laptop but don't fancy it on a big TV. So the service isn't quite ready for prime time IMO.Originally posted by d000hg View PostLoveFilm was shoddy when I tried it too. NetFlix much better and you could choose quality - to avoid caning the web usage we used low and on a 40" TV it was fine... first 5s were terrible then it smoothed out. High quality was very nice.
But hopefully it will get there. The push for minimum broadband speeds for all are being pushed out and there is talk/trials of analogue TV frequencies being re-used in remote areas for 3g/4g connections and in built up areas for frequencies to be auctioned off for 4g. With "internet" tax, lets hope they used the money on fibre optic costs rather than paperwork and further quangos.
We are a long way behind some european neighbours and asian countries with Gb/s internet access though ....Comment
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You don't need massively fast connections to stream a single HD program. You need a stable connection of a few Mbps; the issue is the infrastructure up the chain being able to cope with us all watching at once but iPlayer and YouTube have been pushing this already.Originally posted by MaryPoppinsI'd still not breastfeed a naziOriginally posted by vetranUrine is quite nourishingComment
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