Thursday, September 09, 2010

Movie Bufs Are Now Using Movie Downloading

By Evangelina Carey

Movie download sites are taking the place of the trip to the local movie rental store. Instead of browsing the isles and reading boxes, paying ungodly late fees, or waiting on the mailman to deliver the next evenings entertainment, they have found instant gratification.

Down-loadable movies is not a brand new idea. It has been around for a few years. However, it usually involved dealing with peer-to-peer sites. People basically opened their files to share with each other. It meant most were pirated films. No royalties were paid and copyright violations were rampart. Not only was there the moral issue, it was quite possible to download more than movies. Viruses were spread quite frequently.

Today, the choices for download sites with movies, free and paid, are becoming more advanced. The main thing to look for is the DRM (Digital Rights Management) posted on each site. This will determine what you are allowed to do with the movie files you download. Some of the sites will also require you to use their proprietary software to browse, purchase and download, and perhaps even the playback.

You will find it is much more convenient to use the download site as they are very intuitive when it comes to navigating them. Most will be organized much like the shelves at your local movie outlet. They will also allow you to browse titles, categories and reviews. You should be able to quickly find what you are interested in without having to read countless box covers.

You will also be able to set parental controls if you wish, or choose movies by their popularity at the time. You may also find it beneficial to locate a download manager if one is not included with the site you choose. This software will allow you to download faster and continue one, if for some reason you need to pause it, or you lose the connection.

You can also move more than one movie to a queue to be downloaded, and many will split the download into several segments to expedite the process. Be advised that some movie sites will require you to use their propitiatory software to manage your business on their site. Getting started is usually as simple as setting up an account with the service you choose. You will then be able to set parental controls and decide on the optimum download speeds.

Most sites will offer options as to the specific use for the movies you wish to view. You may be able to pay and download just what you want at any given time. It is possible a monthly agreement will save you some money, but they may be limited to the number of movies you are allowed in a given time frame. Another common offering is to view streaming video. As the movie downloads, you can begin watching it. This usually means it will only be available to view at that time. A rental may be limited to a 24-hour period, then it is rendered useless, or erased.

Movie download sites offer great choices and flexibility for those with busy schedules. It is important to understand exactly what you will be getting in services and benefits, and any limitations. Take the time to make sure you have a complete understanding and ask questions if need be. The convenience offered, and the instant gratification, can be quite satisfying. Being able to take the movies with you on other devices can be another big plus. - 2361

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