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Sony signaling the end of UMD video?

By jwa. Original by Lionel - 17/07/2006 23:13:39 CEST - Category: Video - Source: CDR Info
The UMD film market is going poorly. They have not sold enough films in this format, which is understandable. The films are only viewable on the PSP, and so one must purchase a DVD if they wish to see the film on a TV. Sony tried to save this format by offering DVD + UMD bundles, but these cost around 40 euros, which is almost the price of the two discs sold separately.
The latest Sony initiative in this domain is extremely likely to signal the death of the UMD video. In August, the company will start selling 1 and 2 GB memory sticks. These devices will by accompanied by software making it possible to compress and copy certain DVD films sold by Sony Pictures. It will be necessary to enter a code present on the DVD to enable the transfer.
One problem: this software will not be compatible with the Mac... Mac The Ripper will thus be useful for many years, even if we can no longer speak about it once the DADVSI law is in effect.
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