Does anyone know how the digital copy works on a blu-ray dvd?

[3kingdoms]

Can you load the digital copy to multiple devices?

 

[dmaul1114]

Yep. They're generally tied to an account (i.e. iTunes) so you can watch them on any device you can access files for that account on.

 

[eLefAdEr]

Sort of. edit: dmaul is essentially correct. If you hit the maximum of 5 registered devices, you can always deauthorize one to use it on a new device.

iTunes: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4627

UltraViolet: http://www.uvvu.com/faqs.php

 

[dmaul1114]

Oops, yeah I forgot the device limitation as it's never been an issue for me.

 

[eLefAdEr]

[quote name='dmaul1114']Oops, yeah I forgot the device limitation as it's never been an issue for me.[/QUOTE]

Even if you forget to de-authorize a computer after you recycle/sell it, Apple CS can usually do it if you call them up. Just have your account info and security answers handy, plus a little time.

While it's a little bit of a pain to have digital copies across at least two distribution platforms, I think I prefer UltraViolet's system as opposed to iTunes. At first I thought UV was exclusively streaming but they offer an app that lets you download the movie. The FAQ actually doesn't specify a device limitation, just that 5 different accounts can share the same movie.

 

[dmaul1114]

Or you can just deauthorize all in the itunes menu and reauthorize the ones you still have. Hassle, but probably less so than dealing with CS.

 

[3kingdoms]

[quote name='eLefAdEr']Sort of. edit: dmaul is essentially correct. If you hit the maximum of 5 registered devices, you can always deauthorize one to use it on a new device.

iTunes: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4627

UltraViolet: http://www.uvvu.com/faqs.php[/QUOTE]

thanks jordi.. That helps a lot. I haven't bought a dvd in years.