Posted by Jordan on 11/03/05 19:51

so57th wrote:
> What is the rumored Blu-Ray Internet Hook-Up suppose to
> accomplish? Will this confirm that you are only playing
> liscensed discs? Will there be some authorization code?
>
> I'm not overly concerned as I have no intentions of buying
> any players or discs that require an internet hook-up.
> I would predict that any internet scheme will fail faster
> than DIVX.

Not only that, but if they don't like how you're using your Blu-Ray
player, they can disable it remotely via the Internet connection.

http://www.engadget.com/entry/1234000737057152/

"On top of that, consumers should expect punishment for tinkering with
their Blu-ray players, as many have done with current DVD players, for
instance to remove regional coding. The new, Internet-connected and
secure players will report any "hack" and the device can be
disabled remotely."

- Jordan

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