Is it possible that most subscribers to NetFlix are not copying the DVD's to build a library of movies?
There are a few very efficient programs out there, some of which cost a few bucks and one of which is free, if used with Nero, that can make a copy of a Macrovision encrypted movie in about a half-hour, presuming the use of 8x or faster recordable DVD blanks, which, in quantity, cost less than fifty cents each.
This is, to me, just like magic. I guess it's illegal as hell, but who's to know?
I use a program to shrink onto one DVD. On regular 36 inch TV it looks great. How do these movies look on larger Plasma, LCD or DLP TVs? Any thoughts?
Posted by: Birdo | Thursday, December 01, 2005 at 11:02
"Illegal?" No freaking way, man. It's just making backup copies in case your DVD player eats the original, right?
Posted by: drmike | Monday, November 28, 2005 at 23:16
I agree 100%...I do the same thing - get three movies, burn them, send them back the next day. I have amassed over 500 movies between Netflix, friends, and the McDonalds Redbox.
Back in the 80s, I used to rent RCA Selectavision discs, and later Laser Discs and copy them to VHS, and in the early 90s, I bought a dual VCR deck, so as to make copies of VHS movies. Same diffrence. IMHO, as long as it is for your own personal use, and you aren't selling or exhibiting the movies, why not? DVD Burners can be had from Newegg.com and other online retailers for under $50, which ships with the Nero software necessary to run the DVD Shrink software that is available freely online. I love movies, but don't have the $$$ to spend $15+ per movie for all but the most special films.
Posted by: Merle | Monday, November 28, 2005 at 17:45