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Thanks for pointing this out. This is really interesting! Per the site:
"Upgrade your Blu-ray discs to a disc-free digital copy and you will no longer require a disc in a player or Disc Vault."
So when I get low on slots in my M700, I can purchase the UV version for $1.99 and free up a slot.
John
"Upgrade your Blu-ray discs to a disc-free digital copy and you will no longer require a disc in a player or Disc Vault."
So when I get low on slots in my M700, I can purchase the UV version for $1.99 and free up a slot.
John
Anybody confirm we still get the Blu-ray quality? I am pretty jazzed about this, as I can free up 73 slots in my vaults.
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Okay, this is the way it works......(You can see exactly what you are buying when you select a movie for purchase).
First, the $6.99 upgrade still applies to owner's of DVD that want to upgrade to HD (BR) quality.
The $1.99 upgrade offer is for those that already have the Blu-ray version of the movie on their Server. If you select "Your Library" from the first page menu (upper left side) in the Store, you will see an option to "Go Disc Free...". Selecting this will show you the movies in your system that can be upgraded to the Store's HD version for $1.99. In addition to receiving the UV copy, you will be able to download the HD copy. Downloading this HD copy will allow you to remove the BR disc of that movie from your Vault. You MUST download the HD copy in order to go "disc free" because the tags that allow playback without the disc present are embedded in that HD download version. You can then delete the BR version on your Server. This is the language you will see when purchasing the $1.99 Upgrade:
"Because you already own this movie on Blu-ray disc, you can upgrade it to go Disc-Free, eliminating the need to have the disc in a player or disc vault. The upgrade also includes UltraViolet rights for mobile playback, and can be downloaded to as many as 5 Kaleidescape systems."
In that "go disc free" section of your library you will also see $1.99 Upgrades for some DVD movies in your system, BUT, this is not for the HD version, it is to upgrade to the Ultraviolet copy. This applies to the DVD version only.
Don't bother asking if you can keep the BR version on the Server and remove the disc if you pay the $1.99, the answer is "No" you must download the HD copy in order to remove the physical disc from your Vault. IMPORTANT: Although you can remove the BR disc from the Vault, you must keep the BR physical disk in your possession, as you currently do with DVDs (unlike buying the full priced HD download).
Nothing has changed with hardware, you will still need an M-Class Player in order to playback HD content from the Server.
Jim
First, the $6.99 upgrade still applies to owner's of DVD that want to upgrade to HD (BR) quality.
The $1.99 upgrade offer is for those that already have the Blu-ray version of the movie on their Server. If you select "Your Library" from the first page menu (upper left side) in the Store, you will see an option to "Go Disc Free...". Selecting this will show you the movies in your system that can be upgraded to the Store's HD version for $1.99. In addition to receiving the UV copy, you will be able to download the HD copy. Downloading this HD copy will allow you to remove the BR disc of that movie from your Vault. You MUST download the HD copy in order to go "disc free" because the tags that allow playback without the disc present are embedded in that HD download version. You can then delete the BR version on your Server. This is the language you will see when purchasing the $1.99 Upgrade:
"Because you already own this movie on Blu-ray disc, you can upgrade it to go Disc-Free, eliminating the need to have the disc in a player or disc vault. The upgrade also includes UltraViolet rights for mobile playback, and can be downloaded to as many as 5 Kaleidescape systems."
In that "go disc free" section of your library you will also see $1.99 Upgrades for some DVD movies in your system, BUT, this is not for the HD version, it is to upgrade to the Ultraviolet copy. This applies to the DVD version only.
Don't bother asking if you can keep the BR version on the Server and remove the disc if you pay the $1.99, the answer is "No" you must download the HD copy in order to remove the physical disc from your Vault. IMPORTANT: Although you can remove the BR disc from the Vault, you must keep the BR physical disk in your possession, as you currently do with DVDs (unlike buying the full priced HD download).
Nothing has changed with hardware, you will still need an M-Class Player in order to playback HD content from the Server.
Jim
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So I am guessing I would have to delete the old disc version of the Blu-ray on my server then and run the new downloaded version? That is ok but it will take me a while to download that many titles. I need to check and see if I have a bandwidth cap. Too bad they need to have a new title but that isn't so bad a hurdle.
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No Mike, the two copies (BR and HD download) can co-exist on the Server if you have the space. I do plan to download first and then after checking the copy I'll delete the BR version.
Jim
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This is an awesome follow up to my update on BR question!
Yes, I know the two can coexist. I will want to clear out the disc version once the download version is on. I found out that I get a one time free pass on blowing over my data cap, so I figure I might as well make my freebie worth it.
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Are the replacements flagged "[UV]" or something equally obvious, or is it more crap-shoot/hunting the web interface to pick the one with discs in the vault?
The downloaded versions will appear in the browser interface /movies page with a Type of "Blu-ray Quality" whereas the imported version will have a Type of "Blu-ray disc". From there, you can just select each of the duplicate movies (choosing the ones with a Type of "Blu-ray disc") and click the "Move to Trash" button. Doing that will not only delete the duplicate movie from your library but will also automatically queue the relevant discs for ejection from your vault. Then just go press the "OK" button on the front panel of your vault and the discs will be ejected.
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So it only works for those imported, not just in-system? Darn, could be useful for dealing with titles that refuse to import but are at least identifiable.
I have upgraded all the Bluray titles I can to Ultraviolet. I am wondering why some titles cannot be upgraded. For example, I was able to upgrade the TV series Chuck from DVD to Bluray for the low upgrade price, but to upgrade the TV series Supernatural there is no discount.
There also isn't an ultraviolet version of some other television series I have, like Terminator, Sarah Connor Chronicles.
Anybody know if more titles will be added to the DVD to Blu upgrade program and to the ultraviolet upgrade as well?
There also isn't an ultraviolet version of some other television series I have, like Terminator, Sarah Connor Chronicles.
Anybody know if more titles will be added to the DVD to Blu upgrade program and to the ultraviolet upgrade as well?
To help clarify our offers, we are now offering two different types of upgrades:
1. Upgrade to Blu-ray Quality and Go Disc-Free
Benefits
i. For $6.99 you can upgrade from DVD disc to the bit for bit Blu-ray Quality Digital copy
ii. Download up to 5 Kaleidescape Systems
iii. Watch on any mobile device with UltraViolet
iv. No need to have a disc physically in your system to enjoy Blu-ray Quality audio and video
2. Go Disc-Free – with UltraViolet
Benefits
i. For $1.99 you can go from DVD to DVD Quality or Blu-ray to Blu-ray Quality, either option will be in the bit for bit quality you select
ii. Download up to 5 Kaleidescape Systems
iii. Watch on any mobile device with UltraViolet
iv. No need to have a disc physically in your system to enjoy Blu-ray Quality audio and video
In either case, we are not downloading the UltraViolet copy to your Kaleidescape system, we only download the bit for bit version of the resolution you choose. UltraViolet rights will be checked into your UV locker, so you can enjoy your movies on the go. Also, this offer only applies to titles that have their UV rights enabled.
If you have any other questions please do not hesitate to let me know.
Thanks,
Brian Fairbanks
1. Upgrade to Blu-ray Quality and Go Disc-Free
Benefits
i. For $6.99 you can upgrade from DVD disc to the bit for bit Blu-ray Quality Digital copy
ii. Download up to 5 Kaleidescape Systems
iii. Watch on any mobile device with UltraViolet
iv. No need to have a disc physically in your system to enjoy Blu-ray Quality audio and video
2. Go Disc-Free – with UltraViolet
Benefits
i. For $1.99 you can go from DVD to DVD Quality or Blu-ray to Blu-ray Quality, either option will be in the bit for bit quality you select
ii. Download up to 5 Kaleidescape Systems
iii. Watch on any mobile device with UltraViolet
iv. No need to have a disc physically in your system to enjoy Blu-ray Quality audio and video
In either case, we are not downloading the UltraViolet copy to your Kaleidescape system, we only download the bit for bit version of the resolution you choose. UltraViolet rights will be checked into your UV locker, so you can enjoy your movies on the go. Also, this offer only applies to titles that have their UV rights enabled.
If you have any other questions please do not hesitate to let me know.
Thanks,
Brian Fairbanks
UV Film Store/s?
Hello! First post here. Very excited about UV and Cinema One. I notice differences in the available movie titles; Kaleidescape vs. VUDU for instance. "newer" UV films are missing from the Kaleidescape store, yet VUDU seems to have every film available from the Kaleidescape store, Plus VERY recent releases. Should we expect all UV titles to be available in the Kaleidescape store eventually, once your team has completed their scene/bookmark magic? Thanks!
Hello! First post here. Very excited about UV and Cinema One. I notice differences in the available movie titles; Kaleidescape vs. VUDU for instance. "newer" UV films are missing from the Kaleidescape store, yet VUDU seems to have every film available from the Kaleidescape store, Plus VERY recent releases. Should we expect all UV titles to be available in the Kaleidescape store eventually, once your team has completed their scene/bookmark magic? Thanks!