Oppo and True Grit playback. Anyone else having problems?

[pixelthis]

Duh Pix! Did you happen to miss the part where I said it was Macrovision's new copy-protection on the DVD, not Sony's. Or the part where I explain what steps we go through to ensure player compatibility. Or did you read it at all. Also the "root kit" you speak of was done by a company which Sony acquired and not Sony directly.

Sir T is right, you don't know what the %$@* you're talking about. I'm not sure anymore if it's pure ignorance, or you just can't read. Either way...

SO WHY USE MARCOVISION?
And retrace your "steps", obviously you are missing something if
you have to advise on firmware updates.
AND THE ROOTKIT was done on Sonys watch, AS WERE
the fake reviews in the paper. FOR SHAME.

[pixelthis]

and has anybody noted just how plain jane DVD's are these days?
SIMPLE MENUS, NO SPECIAL FEATURES(not that I MISS THEM).
A commodity item, basically.

[bfalls]

SO WHY USE MARCOVISION?
And retrace your "steps", obviously you are missing something if
you have to advise on firmware updates.
AND THE ROOTKIT was done on Sonys watch, AS WERE
the fake reviews in the paper. FOR SHAME.

I guess you'll need to get an education somewhere, so here it is. Macrovision is a company who provides copy-protection for recorded materials. Ripguard is their DVD protection. They provide protection for companies such as Disney and Paramount (True Grit).

SonyDADC DigitalWorks also provides copy-protection for recorded media. Our products are SecuROM for CD_ROM (games), ARccOS, recently re-branded Screen Pass, for DVD and just recently Screen Pass for Blu-ray. Our customers are SPHE, Lion's Gate, Summit, Product Partners (makers of the Beachbody exercise videos P90x, Insanity and others) .

So no, we don't use Macrovision, but as I stated, Paramount did use their newest version on "True Grit", thus playability issues.

There are many reasons for updating a players firmware. Just like any other software program there are different ways to achieve the same results. Some better than others. The development and execution of firmware for a $29 Coby portable player, will not be the same as for the Oppo, there's always room for changes and improvement. If/as bugs are found, firmware is updated with the changes/improvements.

I got my information about the root kit from one of our development engineers who dealt with the aftermath, so I'll trust his word (and pretty much anyone else) over yours any day. Although not implemented by Sony, Sony did purchase the company's assets and liabilities, so how it was dealt with may fall on Sony, but not the intent. I don't feel shame for myself or the company I work for.

I hope this helps you understand. Your ignorance may be bliss for you, but it's starting to be very annoying for the rest of us.

[pixelthis]

I guess you'll need to get an education somewhere, so here it is. Macrovision is a company who provides copy-protection for recorded materials. Ripguard is their DVD protection. They provide protection for companies such as Disney and Paramount (True Grit).

SonyDADC DigitalWorks also provides copy-protection for recorded media. Our products are SecuROM for CD_ROM (games), ARccOS, recently re-branded Screen Pass, for DVD and just recently Screen Pass for Blu-ray. Our customers are SPHE, Lion's Gate, Summit, Product Partners (makers of the Beachbody exercise videos P90x, Insanity and others) .

So no, we don't use Macrovision, but as I stated, Paramount did use their newest version on "True Grit", thus playability issues.

There are many reasons for updating a players firmware. Just like any other software program there are different ways to achieve the same results. Some better than others. The development and execution of firmware for a $29 Coby portable player, will not be the same as for the Oppo, there's always room for changes and improvement. If/as bugs are found, firmware is updated with the changes/improvements.

I got my information about the root kit from one of our development engineers who dealt with the aftermath, so I'll trust his word (and pretty much anyone else) over yours any day. Although not implemented by Sony, Sony did purchase the company's assets and liabilities, so how it was dealt with may fall on Sony, but not the intent. I don't feel shame for myself or the company I work for.

I hope this helps you understand. Your ignorance may be bliss for you, but it's starting to be very annoying for the rest of us.

SO YOU DID USE it on true grit, which is what YOU said, and now you still claim you said it, but then you say you don't use it!
You call me "ignorant" and you contradict yourself with every other word.
As for the rootkit, I DIDNT SUFFER but knew a lot who did,
and you and other SONY SHILLS can claim it was a bad engine
in a recently purchased car, whatever lets you sleep at night.
BELIEVE the cover story your co-workers came up with,
nobody else does NOBODY is that "ignorant".

[Sir Terrence the Terrible]

SO YOU DID USE it on true grit, which is what YOU said, and now you still claim you said it, but then you say you don't use it!
You call me "ignorant" and you contradict yourself with every other word.
As for the rootkit, I DIDNT SUFFER but knew a lot who did,
and you and other SONY SHILLS can claim it was a bad engine
in a recently purchased car, whatever lets you sleep at night.
BELIEVE the cover story your co-workers came up with,
nobody else does NOBODY is that "ignorant".

Pixelstupid,
You cannot read. True Grit is a Paramount production, not a Sony production. Sony just did the disc stamping for Paramount, it was Paramount's request to use the new version of Microvision.

You are detail stupid, and it is just freakin annoying.

[Woochifer]

Pixelstupid,
You cannot read. True Grit is a Paramount production, not a Sony production. Sony just did the disc stamping for Paramount, it was Paramount's request to use the new version of Microvision.

You are detail stupid, and it is just freakin annoying.

It's like his posts are mad libs that he reposts over and over, no matter what the topic is.

[Tarheel_]

Just watched this movie last night and boy, it is a center channel torture test. I mean, this movie will expose your center for what it truly is...with all the mumbling, you best have spent money on that center!

Side note...good movie, doesn't break new ground ,but an enjoyable flick.

[clickner]

Just watched this movie last night and boy, it is a center channel torture test. I mean, this movie will expose your center for what it truly is...with all the mumbling, you best have spent money on that center!

Side note...good movie, doesn't break new ground ,but an enjoyable flick.

My Klipsch RC-3 with 200 watts supplied by my Emotiva XPA-3 ate it up :-)

[pixelthis]

Pixelstupid,
You cannot read. True Grit is a Paramount production, not a Sony production. Sony just did the disc stamping for Paramount, it was Paramount's request to use the new version of Microvision.

You are detail stupid, and it is just freakin annoying.

Thats why when it started the SONY logo was blazing up the screen,
and it was stamped on the disc!!!
I guess SONY discs are labeled PARAMOUNT.
And it is better to be detail stupid (reading details and assuming they are true) than to be universal stupid, every atom totally tarded,
such as yourself.

[Sir Terrence the Terrible]

Thats why when it started the SONY logo was blazing up the screen,
and it was stamped on the disc!!!
I guess SONY discs are labeled PARAMOUNT.
And it is better to be detail stupid (reading details and assuming they are true) than to be universal stupid, every atom totally tarded,
such as yourself.

I guess back wood folks don't keep current, or are ignorant about some things from the onset. Just to set the record straight:

http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/True-Grit-Blu-ray/19797/

Notice this little tidbit of information;

True Grit Blu-ray
Blu-ray + DVD + Digital Copy
Paramount Pictures | 2010 | 110 min | Rated PG-13 | Jun 07, 2011

Oh and how about this;

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/True_Grit_(2010_film)

and this;

Distributed by Paramount Pictures
Release date(s) December 22, 2010

The facts will always trump your stupid misinformation.

[Woochifer]

The facts will always trump your stupid misinformation.

I guess the concept of Paramount using Sony just as a disc stamper is one too many variables to account for. Or he's just looking for yet another excuse to recycle all of his Sony attack points for the umpteenth time.

[pixelthis]

I guess back wood folks don't keep current, or are ignorant about some things from the onset. Just to set the record straight:

http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/True-Grit-Blu-ray/19797/

Notice this little tidbit of information;

True Grit Blu-ray
Blu-ray + DVD + Digital Copy
Paramount Pictures | 2010 | 110 min | Rated PG-13 | Jun 07, 2011

Oh and how about this;

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/True_Grit_(2010_film)

and this;

Distributed by Paramount Pictures
Release date(s) December 22, 2010

The facts will always trump your stupid misinformation.

I GUESS a city of 93 thousand is "backwoods" to you, but I WILL TAKE IT ANY DAY if your "city" produces the like of you
Just know what I saw.