Giz Explains: Why HD Video Downloads Aren't Very High Def

Gizmodo | by matt buchanan | Wed, Sep 10

As you can see, regular DVD runs at about 6-8 megabits per second. High-def iTunes content, despite having a higher resolution, is half that, a mere 4Mbps. Vudu's current HD movies is also about 4Mbps, if you've got the pipes. Xbox Live Marketplace has the highest bitrate—and indeed, often g...

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