I think the larger file has a better picture.
As far as loading and streaming goes all went well for me, no problems with that.
Edit: I didn't notice you had that website link to test my internet speed, but my city isn't on there so i'm guessing it wouldn't be very accurate.
I think it's a good choice to kill the project. I don't think it would of done any better than hrp. They planned on having 5-6,000 employee positions? gee that sounds kind of familiar
You should have side links to select videos from the different years that videos were taken. Or organize them by the year they were shot from newest to oldest.