Video Box (rated: 9.5)

[Rorys]

'DVD quality downloads', you say... well, they are not exactly that high quality, are they? I mean, they do not compare to the 'high definition' videos for image quality, is that correct?

They list 'DVD resolution' as 640x480... that sounds very low if you ask me. Yet the bitrate is apparently 3500K which is a lot? How does that make sense?

The hi def vids I have are 1280x720, most with bitrates around 4000K but ranging all the way from 128K to 10000+K (how can that be?).

Quality beats quantity. I am only interested in hi def and I take it that is not what VideoBox is, right?

As for the resolution; it still qualifies as DVD resolution, most used dvd resolution is 720×480 (NTSC) or 720×576 (PAL).

And with the bitrate; VCD (VideoCD) bitrate is 1000K and DVD around 4500-5000K and HDTV +-15000K, with variable bitrate it can change from 128K to 10000+K it depends on the scene, in this case the slightly smaller resolution and the high bitrate will have a really good quality video. As for the facts, no it's not HD.

:2 cents:

 

[joker1138]

it's awesome. i'd pay 20 a month!

 

[ehard2003]

I love this site. It has a very good selection of videos for just about any type you would want.

 

[CarsMusicMoney]

What's a DRM protection?

 

[Rorys]

What's a DRM protection?

In most cases:
With DRM you have to be a member when you want to watch a video taken from the site. So you can download them but when you want to watch them you still have to be a member.

More on DRM: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_rights_management

 

[pancha]

this site sounds great, but it looks IDENTICAL to payones when I was comparing the two. Someone please help me determine the difference as I am trying to decide which one to try out.

 

[Roald]

this site sounds great, but it looks IDENTICAL to payones when I was comparing the two. Someone please help me determine the difference as I am trying to decide which one to try out.

We use the same provider so no real diffrences indeed. If you support freeones go check out Payones though :glugglug:

 

[CarsMusicMoney]

What about the size of these videos, how big are they?

 

[Rorys]

they have;
2600k, 640x480 (wmv)
700k, 480x360 (wmv)
?, 640x480 (flash)

 

[SneakDVD]

We use the same provider so no real diffrences indeed. If you support freeones go check out Payones though :glugglug:

It seems Payones doesn't offer the $9.95 payment option:

http://www.payones.com/beta/tour/how_it_works-2.seam?subTab=&conversationPropagation=join&cid=332870&mainTab=why

Also, I thought about this.. wouldn't Feeones be a better name for the pay version of Freeones?

 

[Roald]

It seems Payones doesn't offer the $9.95 payment option:

http://www.payones.com/beta/tour/how_it_works-2.seam?subTab=&conversationPropagation=join&cid=332870&mainTab=why

Also, I thought about this.. wouldn't Feeones be a better name for the pay version of Freeones?

The 9.95 payment option is without DVD resolution. So we decided for now not to offer that option while Videobox is offering it.

Also FeeOnes might be too confusing as people might misstype it, thanks for the idea though

 

[PinkPanther21]

I'm finding deals for VideoBox through Rabbits Reviews, The Best Porn, other places for $14.95/month for the DVD resolution. Am I missing places where Payones is offering similar deals?

 

[BugMeNotFooBar]

Best paysite on the net......

 

[max0rz]

Good news everyone.

They are apparently, going to finally make the leap to proper HD content.
Also in talks too, with big name studios like Wicked, 3rdDegree, ZTOD and others about carrying there content.

 

[max0rz]

So is it just me that loathes their new layout/website design?

I swear they've turned the place into a blooming tub3 site. :noway: :noway: :crying: