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Using the Ethernet ports found on all Toshiba HD DVD players, once connected to the network, users can access ~~~bonus features, as available, from a movie studio´s server. This data is then saved in the player´s persistent storage and can be accessed by the user. In addition to accessing new bonus features, some HD DVD discs may include locked prerecorded content which can be unlocked with a downloadable key from the studio´s online server.~~~
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Hmmmmm. Can you say "Stats grabber?"

Leads the way into additional copy protection methods as well.

At this point I began to rant and rave about a recent copy protection issue I had that utilized online verification. However, it turned out long and bitter so I'm cutting and pasting it into the Off Topic section for anyone who cares to read it.


With great power comes Awesome irresponsibility.