Thursday, September 9, 2010

Film Download Sites Are The Best Choice Now

By Evangelina Carey

Movie download sites are taking the place of the trip to the local movie rental store. Instead of browsing the isles and reading boxes, paying ungodly late fees, or waiting on the mailman to deliver the next evenings entertainment, they have found instant gratification.

Granted, movies have been available to be downloaded for quite some time. However, these usually involved less than savory sites. These were known by several names, but primarily involved a peer-to-peer network. These were individuals that would open their computers to others to share files. One of the main problems involved included the fact it was illegal to distribute movies without royalties being paid. Another was there were copyright violations galore. And, there was an ever-present threat of downloading a nasty virus or two.

Because of the demand for alternatives to trudging to stores and waiting for the mailman, movie sites have become a popular alternative. Now it is possible to purchase or rent movies on-demand and at your convenience. The Digital Rights Management (DRM) agreement on the site of your choice will determine the rights you possess with each download.

Navigating a video download site should be picked up quite quickly. You will find most are probably similar to what you have been familiar with at your local movie rental store. The ease of finding movies is just a matter of browsing by titles, categories, or maybe just the most popular at any given time. The best part is you will have instant results and not have to wander the shelves browsing box covers.

You will also be able to set parental controls if you wish, or choose movies by their popularity at the time. You may also find it beneficial to locate a download manager if one is not included with the site you choose. This software will allow you to download faster and continue one, if for some reason you need to pause it, or you lose the connection.

You can also move more than one movie to a queue to be downloaded, and many will split the download into several segments to expedite the process. Be advised that some movie sites will require you to use their propitiatory software to manage your business on their site. Getting started is usually as simple as setting up an account with the service you choose. You will then be able to set parental controls and decide on the optimum download speeds.

The rental agreements will vary, but generally save you money as opposed to getting movies on an individual basis. Another feature is the site you choose will usually keep track of your activity and use your preferences to give you suggestions. Under a rental agreement, you may have only 24 hours to view your movie. It will then be either removed or become unable to view after the time expires. Of course, with a purchase, it would be yours to keep. A streaming video is only good for the one viewing as it downloads.

Movie download sites all have benefits and limitations, so it is well worthwhile to spend a little time so you fully understand just what your rights and responsibilities will be. Convenience is the strongest selling point. The pleasure of watching a movie at your leisure, and virtually instantly, will always appeal to many. The additional flexibility to play them on other media device will be an added bonus. - 40726

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