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Majority of UK Internet users have not downloaded movies, claims survey

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Old 05-07-2007, 9:00 AM   #1
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Post Majority of UK Internet users have not downloaded movies, claims survey

A study of 2,400 UK Internet users by CacheLogic, a global provider of content delivery network services, reveals few Internet users watch full-length video on demand. Most blame slow internet connections, but say they would be prepared to watch movies on their PCs if the performance was better. According to the survey, eighty-five per cent [...]
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Re: Majority of UK Internet users have not downloaded movies, claims survey

Well in the UK we do not get access to major hollywood movie rentals, Lovefilm has a pretty limited selection and cinemanow.com/movielink are US only, so not a lack of bandwidth but a lack of content...
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Re: Majority of UK Internet users have not downloaded movies, claims survey

rather have it on dvd or Blu-ray/hd dvd disc anyday
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