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Whats a good movie download site/program?

  • 16-01-2008 1:03am
    #1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,060 ✭✭✭


    Can anyone recommend a decent program or website for downloading films that I HAVE TO PAY FOR? Is "Grabit" of any use?

    I don't mind paying, someone told me about a program you sign up for a tenner and can download films and preview them before downloading to ensure they're decent quality. I thought they said this feature was through "Grabit" which I downloaded but it seems awkward to navigate.

    Cheers in advance.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,212 ✭✭✭✭Tom Dunne


    Oh I can see this thread lasting a while.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,263 ✭✭✭Varkov


    In before lock.

    Have you tried checking what language they're in before downloading them?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,060 ✭✭✭Rudolph Claus


    There must be some sort of site/program like itunes but for films, as i said i dont mind paying if it takes all the hassle out of trying to get a decent download and somehthing i can actually watch.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,835 ✭✭✭unreggd


    if ye dont mind payin, go the cinema or buy the DVD!!


  • Moderators, Education Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 35,117 Mod ✭✭✭✭AlmightyCushion


    What ever you do don't go to xtravision. Bunch of scam artsts. I went to buy a film in there and when I got home and opened the box there was some sort of shiney coaster thingey in it.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,157 ✭✭✭✭Alanstrainor


    how has this thread lasted this long? in before the lock:p:p


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,835 ✭✭✭unreggd


    if ye dont mind payin, go the cinema or buy the DVD!!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,060 ✭✭✭Rudolph Claus


    unreggd wrote: »
    if ye dont mind payin, go the cinema or buy the DVD!!
    No need to say it twice, im not deaf!
    I use itunes but i still buy cd`s. So your cinema/buy the dvd comment is a bit stoopid.

    Well, if ye dont want to mention freeshare programs fair enough, anyone know any good film site which give partial trailers/previews of films. A general film site like, with news on latest releases, etc..


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 16,339 ✭✭✭✭tman


    Last minute in before the lock action:cool:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,754 ✭✭✭degsie


    trailers.apple.com is a great site for movie trailers.

    btw, why are people getting excited about this thread getting locked? Probably the same people who rubberneck accidents.

    Legit question by the op.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,019 ✭✭✭✭Kintarō Hattori


    In fairness we don't know what was originally posted by the OP as his first few posts have been edited by irlrobins. So he was possibly discussing 'dodgy' sites, programs etc which would lead to the thread being locked.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,541 ✭✭✭irlrobins


    eo980 wrote: »
    So he was possibly discussing 'dodgy' sites, programs etc which would lead to the thread being locked.
    Nail. Head. Hammer.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,267 ✭✭✭Fabio


    Apple are supposed to be launching a movie download service much like itunes soon enough so keep an eye out for that OP.

    EDIT:

    Just found the link where I read it: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/7188849.stm


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,484 ✭✭✭✭Stephen


    If you've got an Xbox 360 you can do downloadable movie rentals from Xbox live now too.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 135 ✭✭Devil5434


    snip

    You can watch movies here (online)...depends on quality and all...if its divx then def dvd quality


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,541 ✭✭✭irlrobins


    Devil banned. No linking to illegal downloads please.


  • Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 3,740 Mod ✭✭✭✭The Real B-man


    Surely nobody on Boards.ie dowloads Music/Films/Software ilegally? :eek:
    Seriously OP do your Homework you just asking for a ban.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 12,401 ✭✭✭✭Anti


    Surely nobody on Boards.ie dowloads Music/Films/Software ilegally? :eek:
    Seriously OP do your Homework you just asking for a ban.


    [sarcasm]Christ no. I paid for every one of the 600+ films on my network. Jesus, how could someone download all them files. The guilt alone would eat em up inside ![/sarcasm]


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 13,874 ✭✭✭✭PogMoThoin


    Anti wrote: »
    [sarcasm]Christ no. I paid for every one of the 600+ films on my network. Jesus, how could someone download all them files. The guilt alone would eat em up inside ![/sarcasm]

    Maybe you gotta virus, Like that judge Brian Curtain :p
    Fraid I might have 1 as well.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,958 ✭✭✭✭RuggieBear


    Well I for one could not live with the shame....


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,541 ✭✭✭irlrobins


    Back on topic please. *Waves ban stick*


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 12,401 ✭✭✭✭Anti


    irlrobins wrote: »
    Back on topic please. *Waves ban stick*
    twice in one week :(


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,541 ✭✭✭irlrobins


    Well then play nice Anti, cos your next ban from here is a permanent one.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 605 ✭✭✭ghouldaddy07


    have apple any plans to release their tv shows over here on itunes cause I hate seeing the likes of dexter and lost in the american store and none in the Ireland store


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 12,401 ✭✭✭✭Anti


    I think they did have plans for it, and i thought it was available at this stage. Is anything on there at all ? And can you not just download it from the american store? Or is it like with the bbc i player you have to use a proxy to view the content ?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,060 ✭✭✭Rudolph Claus


    Are there any websites, that are like xtravision shops, where you can pay a bit to watch a film, like rent it only just watch it on the laptop over broadband?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,757 ✭✭✭Deliverance XXV


    Nuttzy wrote: »
    Are there any websites, that are like xtravision shops, where you can pay a bit to watch a film, like rent it only just watch it on the laptop over broadband?

    I feel if there were sites like that film piracy would take a hit, it would far from eradicate film piracy but it would help.

    I would happily rent a movie to watch online.


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