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Self-destructing DVD technology?
Nov. 18th, 2004 11:58 amAccording to this article the movie "Noel" will be available for about 5 bucks on a self destructing DVD. Something in the DVD makes it unreadable 48 hours after you open the package. So basically, you are buying the ability to see the movie once or twice, without having to return it to the store.
Questions for this technology:
If you get home, open it and try to play it, but it has already decomposed -- perhaps not properly sealed, or the seal was broken prior to purchase, how do you prove that it was defective and get your money back, especially if you waited more than 48 hours beore opening it? Similarly, if the material was scratched or otherwise physically defective.
I believe you are legally allowed to make backup copies of movies you buy. Does that include these? Do you have to destroy your copy within 48 hours of opening the original?
Is there any potential for damage to the DVD player if the disk is inside it when the disk decomposes?
Why would anybody buy such a disk when they can (a) rent it cheaper, and (b) buy a regular copy for just a little more (maybe 10 bucks, if they wait a few months)?
Questions for this technology:
If you get home, open it and try to play it, but it has already decomposed -- perhaps not properly sealed, or the seal was broken prior to purchase, how do you prove that it was defective and get your money back, especially if you waited more than 48 hours beore opening it? Similarly, if the material was scratched or otherwise physically defective.
I believe you are legally allowed to make backup copies of movies you buy. Does that include these? Do you have to destroy your copy within 48 hours of opening the original?
Is there any potential for damage to the DVD player if the disk is inside it when the disk decomposes?
Why would anybody buy such a disk when they can (a) rent it cheaper, and (b) buy a regular copy for just a little more (maybe 10 bucks, if they wait a few months)?
