In case you aren't aware, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 is available for pre-order and is set to be released in just a few days. The film was masterful in its execution, full of stunning effects and surprises that still hit you even if you've read the books.But there's one interesting thing you might notice if you've visited its Amazon page. Picking up a copy of this movie also comes with something called an "UltraViolet Digital Copy." What is that?
Now there are a lot of opinions out there about if this is good or not, but I'm not going to get into that. I'll simply tell you what it is and what it's capabilities are so you can know what you're getting.
To start, UltraViolet is about purchasing access to media through cloud-computing means and streaming them through computers, Blu-Ray players, smartphones, game systems, and tablets. You will need to make an account at the UltraViolet homepage for your family (six members), where you will register your devices (up to 11) to be able to stream your content on them later for an unlimited amount of time for three years. And you will be able to download the film to your devices up to three times.
So you've got a copy of the movie in your hand, a copy in the cloud that expires after three years, and 3 copies on your devices that have no restrictions and can be transferred between your UltraViolet compatible devices. After the three years end, if you want to continue to stream content from the cloud it's expected that there'll be some fee involved.
To view UltraViolet movies on your Kindle Fire, there's a FREE app you'll need. It's called Flixster. Let's go ahead and feature it while we're on the subject, but don't forget the Free App of the Day, Super Why! by PBS Kids.
Name: Flixster
Rating: 4.0 stars over 34 reviews
Price: 0.00
Description: In today's fast-paced world of movie entertainment, Movies is the perfect app to keep you up-to-date on the latest theater and DVD movie releases and reviews. The Movies user interface is optimized for mobile use: simply scroll and browse box office favorites and new releases, view show times, and order tickets right from your mobile device!Analysis: In addition to allowing you to stream your purchased content, there's a host of movie-related things this app can do. Check out your favorite stars, watch trailers, read movie reviews from Rotten Tomatoes (a great site), and leave your own thoughts about movies you've just seen.
