Posted by Alpha on 09/06/05 07:26

"Billy Joe" <see.id.line@invalid.org> wrote in message
news:eP2dneWcWIDAXYHeRVn-2Q@adelphia.com...
> Billy Joe wrote:
>> Alex Grossberg wrote:
>>> How can I save or copy rented DVDs content for later viewing? I am
>>> often away from home on weekdays, but usually have a marathon film
>>> viewing on weekends. I hope that I can rent 3 flicks, copy them (or
>>> something?) and return them for another 3 discs...all within 4-5
>>> days. Can it be done with Netflix, for example? What is the least
>>> expensive hardware I'll need to buy to copy and play?
>>
>> May not be the lowest priced, but appears to be legal? Or at least
>> as yet unchallenged!
>> http://www.emedialive.com/Articles/ReadArticle.aspx?CategoryID=33&ArticleID=8133
>>
>> "A base Kaleidescape System lists for $27,000 and includes a
>> Kaleidescape Server with sufficient storage for 160 DVD movies" ;-0)
>>
>> BJ
>
> Oh well, I knew it was too good to be true.
> http://news.com.com/Hollywood+allies+sue+DVD+jukebox+maker/2100-1025_3-5482206.html
> Best get mine now, while they last!
>
> BJ
>

The company still exists; the articles are somewhat old. This is really
amazing, however. The industry is completely out of control.


Networked media systems are on the chopping block.

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