It took over eight hours! I can just imagine how long it would take for an HDDVD
That is exactly the reason why HD downloadable files are not ready for prime time. More than likely HD files will be compressed during downloading and expanded afterwards.
The true Digital Media Center is just around the corner.
No one is going to want to wait a day to watch a movie
People will download the movies overnight. This is more of an inconvenience than an obstacle. Technology is undoubtedly improving. Watch what Apple does. Their connections with Hollywood and Blu-Ray are key along with their ability to execute.
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