JackFetch Posted December 4, 2007 Report Share Posted December 4, 2007 Perhaps in an attempt to differentiate itself from Blu-ray, HD DVD tech wizards will launch the HD DVD version of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix with a new feature called “community screening.” The movie takes advantage of the fact that all HD DVD players are equipped with an Ethernet hookup (unlike Blu-ray, which has players that do not include network connectivity). “Community screening” is a way to watch a movie simultaneously with your friends while you’re each in the comfort of your own homes. Here’s how it works: One of you sends out an invitation to join a viewing of the movie, which then syncs your movie watching experience with your friends that accept the invitation. While watching, you and your friends can exchange chats through the remote, a computer, or cellphone. The catch of this social movie experience is that only the host will be able to play, pause, or otherwise control the movie. Ok, scratch what I said before. I misread it. It just syncs up both movies. That's kinda....lame. It would be good for viewing parties. They need to integrate voice chat though. By the time I sent the text, that part of the movie I was talking about would be over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drqshadow Posted December 4, 2007 Report Share Posted December 4, 2007 Yeah, what a lame use for a potentially cool technology. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chops Posted December 5, 2007 Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 weak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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