The disadvantage is that usually streamed media is not saved locally. The advantage is that the viewer gets instant gratification, since the video starts playing even if the entire file is not yet downloaded. The video file is usually downloaded and cached on the local computer, and the parts saved so far are played while the rest of the video is still downloading. Streaming, meanwhile, means a video is played while it is downloaded. Downloading can be disadvantageous, though, since this requires patience from a user–one usually has to wait for the entire file to download before playing. Downloaded videos can also be of better quality, since quality is not sacrificed for download speed. The advantage of downloading videos directly onto one’s computer is that it can be played over and over again as long as the file is saved on one’s computer (or media player). The file should then be in the format of a user’s player, so this can be quicktime, windows video, or even iTunes video (for the iPod).
Video downloading usually means the user has to download the entire video file for playing on one’s computer. And it will depend on the user and the situation which among the two is preferred. There is a world of difference between these two, in terms of quality, speed of delivery and storage. There are basically two ways of watching videos on the Internet.
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