While I’m on the subject of this being a special package, let me tell you a bit about each disc.
The standard DVD has a few special features. There are five deleted scenes and a gag reel. The hub and I were both a bit surprised watching the gag reel. Usually one is jam-packed with flubs and the like. This one however was more like additional deleted scenes, so that was a bit of a disappointment. Also included as some trailers for upcoming movies. Love when they show these so we know what to keep an eye out for in the future.
As for the DC, right on the box is says: "With Digital Copy, enjoying a portable version of your favorite film has never been easier." Once again I went to my go-to tech guy, family member Lenny, to help me out with this. I asked him to check out the DC for me, download it to his computer and then to a portable video device. I asked him questions I thought any newbie to this format might have:
How easy was it to load? Did you need to do anything other than insert the disc?
Easy to load — insert disc and choose iTunes or Windows Media Player from the window that pops up. I used iTunes, and the movie downloaded from the iTunes store after I entered the activation code.
Did it take a long time to do? How fast does your computer run?
Took five minutes to download over a wireless DSL line. Using my home computer this time: Dell Studio 1737, Pentium Dual Core, 2 Ghz, 3 Gb of RAM, Hi-Def 17" glossy screen, ATI Radeon HD video card.
How was the transfer to another source? How fast?
A few minutes to transfer to my iPod. No problems.
Quality of completed transfer... as good as a standard DVD perhaps?
Quality not quite as good as a standard DVD, but good enough for a computer screen or portable video device.
There you go, just as promised on the packaging box. This version would be a great gift for any family or friends with kids and portable videos devices.
Last but certainly not least is the BD copy of Marley & Me. Visually this a beautiful movie with the change of seasons and landscapes playing cameos. Director David Frankel is not afraid of long shots and uses them quite a bit here. The opening credits are run over aerial shots of Florida and on an HDTV in BD the waterways, shorelines, and views of the land are amazing. I’m not saying they don’t look terrific on the standard DVD, but you can really tell the difference using the higher definition format. During one part of the movie John and Jennifer take a trip to Ireland. I’ve seen for myself how awe-inspiring it can be. The shots used in the film definitely do it justice. Later on in the movie, the Grogan family has moved to Pennsylvania. The shots of the foliage in autumn are as incredible and true to life as the Florida and Ireland pieces.
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