by Sherry Pies

With new and old movies popping up all over the internet and all the software sharing programs, the question is; which is better? Downloaded or streaming movies. Both types of files have their perks and downfalls. It is important to examine them before you decide to sit down and watch your internet flick.

There are several generic video players to choose from. Windows Media Player is an excellent default video player but because there are so many formats, I would suggest downloading a second one. QuickTime is another option because it allows viewing of various Mac files.

If you have both QuickTime and Windows Media Player you can cover most file formats that are out there. Periodically, you will want to download a movie that is not in a generic file format. I would not suggest downloading the specific video player for that movie.

It would make more sense to download a free conversion program. These programs are designed to reformat movie files into more generic types. This will free you up from having several video players on your hard drive and open up more space for downloads.

To find a good conversion program, go to the internet and do a search. I personally use the program Total Movie Converter 2.1. This program can convert a dozen video formats and allow you to open them in different programs.

If you are looking to put your downloaded movie onto your Ipod and PSP then you will need a converter for that as well. Having a multifaceted converter can really save you a lot of time in effort when trying to watch a movie. If you find a good converter, familiarize yourself with it because it should be all you need.

Streaming movies are great in many ways. It is nice to click on a movie and be watching it in seconds. You can often find websites with hundreds of new movies and cult classics. Streaming movies allows you to have a large selection without taking up memory on your computer.

One piece of hardware you really need is a DVD burner. A decent one can cost anywhere from $40 to $200 dollars. While it may seem expensive, a good DVD burner will allow you to copy your files onto a CDR and free up memory on your computer.

There a couple cons when you deal with streaming movies. With a large file streaming to your computer; the files tend to be poorer quality then that of a DVD or downloaded movie. That is fine if that does not bother you but if you are a person who loves detail, then you might get annoyed by streaming files.

Movie files are large and are streaming to your computer. It is crucial that you have a fast and strong internet connection. If you do not, then your computer will be buffering every couple seconds.

Both streaming and downloaded movies are great because they cost little if not nothing. It all comes down to what the individual prefers. If you like quality and watching the films on your television then you should download; but if you like safety and convenience then you should chose streaming movies.

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