movie storage

[dtappy3353]

I went to the archives only to discover that there is not much information on how and what devices folks store movies that they download on.

Here are a few questions I have:

1. What device do you download movies to for playback on your tv when camping?

2. Where do you download movies from? Are they paid for or free?


I am looking for a device which can handle 25-30 movies if that's possible. Am not a techie! Simple is best. I do have lots of other computer experience though.

Thank you for the help.
dt

[MrWizard]

Most likely a typo

Most likely 500gb

[LittleBill]

joebedford wrote:
I set up a 500MB partition for movies on my 2TB hard drive for movies. I don't backup the movies but I back up my data files onto the other 1TB drive.

Yes, this is in my RV. I also have another computer, two WiFi APs, two routers, external WiFi amplifier, two HD satellite boxes (one is a PVR), a Playstation "for playing Blurays", HDMI matrix switch and 4 TVs in my RV (technically only 3 because one is outside).

No, I don't fulltime.

500MB huh? thats some pretty crappy quality

[joebedford]

I set up a 500MB partition for movies on my 2TB hard drive for movies. I don't backup the movies but I back up my data files onto the other 1TB drive.

Yes, this is in my RV. I also have another computer, two WiFi APs, two routers, external WiFi amplifier, two HD satellite boxes (one is a PVR), a Playstation "for playing Blurays", HDMI matrix switch and 4 TVs in my RV (technically only 3 because one is outside).

No, I don't fulltime.

[austinjenna]

I use a western digital player media player and hook up a 1tb usb powered HD to it. I rip the movies and store them on HD

[Paul_Clancy]

As an IT analyst who deals with all the inherent complexity of computers and software every work day I keep it simple when on holiday. Redbox and a 65 dollar Sony bd player. Problem solved. For more remote locations Id just buy some itunes downloads before leaving. I'm hoping by the time I retire in 6 years there will be a cheap easy streaming option. If not I'll survive.

[MrWizard]

this is Not the anti-Pirating thread

Two warnings posts are sufficient

the topic is "storage" .. Not the acquisition of said movies

STAY on TOPIC

[Gdetrailer]

Trackrig wrote:

Gdetrailer wrote:

Trackrig wrote:
When home, we get two movies per day from Net Flics and copy them to a small 1T drive made by Western Digital from Costco. The drive will plug directly into the back of the newer TVs making it very easy to use.

Bill

Umm.. making a copy of a "rented" movie for any reason is "pirating".

I would recommend you read the TOS (terms of Service)from NetFlix..

Even making a backup copy of a DVD you buy is pretty much a grey area crossing over to actual pirating depending on how one interprets the "Fair Usage" law.

It is definitely pirating if the commercial DVD has been encrypted to PREVENT you from doing what you are doing! Bypassing the encryption via software is not legal which is why some of the software companies that "broke" DVD and BluRay encryption have been shut down..

Consider yourself warned..

Coasting off of a hill at 66 MPH is also illegal when the posted speed limit is 65MPH

Consider yourself warned.

Bill

Bill, telling someone online that YOU are doing something stupid like pirating RENTED DVDs isn't very smart on your part..

Telling others that it is OK with what you are doing will not help them get out of fines or jail time if they choose to follow your example.

Those RENTED DVDs do not belong to you, you are paying a license to VIEW the material directly from that media.

There ARE folks who do read forums like this one LOOKING for tips on pirating.

Consider yourself warned.

[Vacay_Wheels]

Yup, it's illegal to rip a DVD you own if it's copy-protected, which of course they all are. In my view, Martin Luther King's famous quote that “One has a moral responsibility to disobey unjust laws” applies in this case. A 1TB drive holds a great many <2GB ripped DVD's.

BTW the SOHO can tether a hotspot and also has the WiFi as WAN capability for Internet connectivity

This is awesome. I have to look into this product, thanks for the tip.

[Trackrig]

Gdetrailer wrote:

Trackrig wrote:
When home, we get two movies per day from Net Flics and copy them to a small 1T drive made by Western Digital from Costco. The drive will plug directly into the back of the newer TVs making it very easy to use.

Bill

Umm.. making a copy of a "rented" movie for any reason is "pirating".

I would recommend you read the TOS (terms of Service)from NetFlix..

Even making a backup copy of a DVD you buy is pretty much a grey area crossing over to actual pirating depending on how one interprets the "Fair Usage" law.

It is definitely pirating if the commercial DVD has been encrypted to PREVENT you from doing what you are doing! Bypassing the encryption via software is not legal which is why some of the software companies that "broke" DVD and BluRay encryption have been shut down..

Consider yourself warned..

Coasting off of a hill at 66 MPH is also illegal when the posted speed limit is 65MPH

Consider yourself warned.

Bill

[1775]

I have a smartbox connected to my TV that has a USB input that will do more than just display photos from files. Some Roku models offer this. I have a 2TB USB portable hard drive that is powered from the USB connection. I put video files in mpeg format on that and this is all in the RV for when there is nothing on cable or antenna. None of what I have to watch is pirated or was encrypted by the publisher. All of this fits in a small corner inside a cabinet and attaches to the TV through HDMI.

[obgraham]

It is definitely pirating if the commercial DVD has been encrypted to PREVENT you from doing what you are doing! Bypassing the encryption via software is not legal which is why some of the software companies that "broke" DVD and BluRay encryption have been shut down..

Consider yourself warned..

I like to live on the edge. Prison food is getting better, anyway. One time I drove over the speed limit, too. But I digress..

All my DVD movies and TV shows, which I OWN, are copied (no, wait: "backed up") onto a USB drive. We never lack for something to watch in the RV when needed.

[Gdetrailer]

Trackrig wrote:
When home, we get two movies per day from Net Flics and copy them to a small 1T drive made by Western Digital from Costco. The drive will plug directly into the back of the newer TVs making it very easy to use.

Bill

Umm.. making a copy of a "rented" movie for any reason is "pirating".

I would recommend you read the TOS (terms of Service)from NetFlix..

Even making a backup copy of a DVD you buy is pretty much a grey area crossing over to actual pirating depending on how one interprets the "Fair Usage" law.

It is definitely pirating if the commercial DVD has been encrypted to PREVENT you from doing what you are doing! Bypassing the encryption via software is not legal which is why some of the software companies that "broke" DVD and BluRay encryption have been shut down..

Consider yourself warned..

By the way not ALL TVs which have USB ports are able to read ALL video file Codecs. Many of these TVs have very restricted file formats making it a real big frustrating hassle for those who are not into processing and converting video files.

My suggestion is to not use the USB ports on the TV, instead buy a small device called a MEDIA PLAYER.

Media Players support MORE video, audio and even still picture files and codecs and you can buy them with internal HDs built in. The ones with built in HDs can be plugged into a PC like an external HD and you can simply copy the flies to the Media Player.

Many Media Players also offer streaming capability and even WiFi connections. Much more versatile!

[8_1_Van]

My 6-core Mac Pro with LaCie 1TB Little Big Disk Thunderbolt-2 Solid State Drive is very compact and many of my 4K UHD home movies are on it and a 4TB ext USB 3.0 HDD. It could also be used to hold movies ripped from DVDs.

[MrWizard]

Nice setup