chemaupr
join:2005-06-06
Alexandria, VA
1 edit | Loving My 360
The best 400 bucks ever spent. Although, I wanted an option like Vongo linked to the 360, this is a good start. |
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DaBavarian
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join:2006-02-22
Saginaw, MI | Is there HD programming available for this? |
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Techie714
join:2005-08-02
Anaheim, CA | 360 Just keeps Getting Better
Thats it, I need to get one of these. The Xbox 360 just keeps getting better & better. It now seems to offer SO much more than the other consoles & it appears its now also a DVR. |
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thecooldude
join:2002-09-07
Calgary, AB | Cool!
Hopefully this will be a way to be able to watch Battlestar Galactica in true HD in Canada!!  |
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RyanG1
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join:2002-02-10
San Antonio, TX
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| Downloading as we speak..
I figured id download the matrix for shits n giggles.
So far its running pretty slow (probably because its being hammered at the moment).
I think the viewing time frame of 24 hours once i hit play is pretty strict. It would be nice to download it on friday morning and have it ready in the evening and still be able to watch it over the weekend.
Although once its downloaded you do have 2 weeks to watch it before its deleted, its just 24 hours starts once you hit play.
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hayabusa3303
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Re: 360 Just keeps Getting Better
i small dvr at that with only what 13 gigs of free space. cant put much on it unless you change out the hd in it.
On the other hand you have the ps3 with 60 gigs tho i dont know how much of it is free if someone owns one chime in please on the free place on the ps3. |
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chadrob30
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join:2002-04-24
Fort Smith, AR
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| Nice...
Downloading Natural Born Killers right now. Yea, it's pretty slow, but the servers are probably getting beaten up pretty good. Fairly robust selection of series and movies, and I also agree with the above. The 24 hour rental period is crap.
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Maondas
Funny, It Worked Last Time
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join:2002-09-19
Hilliard, OH | reply to RyanG1
Re: Downloading as we speak..
How much do shows cost? movies? |
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BonezX
Basement Dweller
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join:2004-04-13
Canada | not 100% active in Canada
can't get any access to most of the new content yet where i am. |
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ptrowski
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join:2005-03-14
Putnam, CT
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| reply to Maondas
Re: Downloading as we speak..
said by Maondas  :How much do shows cost? movies? It's right there....
Movies (48 so far) are only available to rent for 24 hours, while TV shows (50 so far) can be purchased to own. Joystiq has done a good job breaking down the pricing structure, which like other Live content, is based on Microsoft's point system. The breakdown:
New releases
720p HD movies -- 480 MS Points ($6)
480p SD movies -- 320 MS Points ($4)
"Classic" feature film
720p HD movies -- 360 MS Points ($4.50)
480p SD movies -- 240 MS Points ($3)
Television purchase
720p HD television -- 240 MS Points ($3)
480p SD television -- 160 MS Points ($2)
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inteller
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join:2003-12-08
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| the TV prices are a little high
You can grab these for a dollar on iTunes. MS needs to quit sticking the "this is our network" premium to these downloads. I guarantee when Sony comes out with something for less MS will drop the price.
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RockCake
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join:2005-07-12
Woodbridge, VA | 360 Movies
Thank you for listing the "real" prices alongside. (I'm so sick of points) |
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MADx
join:2005-05-25
Richmond, IN | reply to chemaupr
Re: Loving My 360
I use my 360 just for gaming. I don't get all this movie and television downloading on a game system, but I guess it could be useful when you looking for a hard to find movie. |
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Middieman
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join:2001-02-05
Elkins Park, PA | reply to hayabusa3303
Re: 360 Just keeps Getting Better
Yes, if Microsoft wants to get serious about getting into the business of providing TV content over broadband, the 360 will need a bigger hard drive.
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kfsutops
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join:2002-08-19
Brandon, FL
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Re: the TV prices are a little high
said by inteller : I guarantee when Sony comes out with something for less MS will drop the price. Now that's the funniest thing I have heard all day. Thanks for making it.
Since when does Sony do anything cheaper than any one else?
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chemaupr
join:2005-06-06
Alexandria, VA | reply to DaBavarian
Re: Loving My 360
there is 720 avilable. and if you have a media center pc you can get HD over the air and send it to your 360. |
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Maondas
Funny, It Worked Last Time
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join:2002-09-19
Hilliard, OH | reply to ptrowski
Re: Downloading as we speak..
Seriously that wasn't there when I posted my question! =) Thanks
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ptrowski
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| said by Maondas :Seriously that wasn't there when I posted my question! =) Thanks No problem! |
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Good one MS
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So renting a 720p HD movie costs $6 and you only have 24 hours to watch it? Typical of MS..... way over priced compared to competitors. Can run down the street and rent it for $3 or subscribe to one of many Netflix type services and keep it as long as I want for less than $6 per month. and good point about hard-drive space. How many purchases (not rentals) do they think they'll sell considering only a few can fix on the drive; then have to delete your purchase in order to rent a movie.... something is seriously broken with their concept. And correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't MS make it so you can't legally upgrade your hard-drive? Or did they just make it so you have to purchase a larger drive from them instead of supporting a competitive market and allow us to buy and install any hard-drive.
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backness
join:2005-07-08
K2P OW2 | Typical!
"from incumbent cable providers who dislike TV content being pumped over their network"
what about this nonsense? the network is bought and paid for by the people on it who pay the bills! |
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