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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.