Apple iTunes Movie Service Survey
Appleinsider claims that Apple is in the "intermediate stages" of developing a full blown Movie download service through iTunes.
The information appears to be based on a survey distributed by a research firm asking questions about a potential "iTunes music service" that could be downloaded to your computer or iPod. The survey specifies that users would be required to have a broadband connection and the movies would be offered by monthly subscription.
With the monthly subscription basis, users would have unlimited access to the library of movies. Cost models proposed includes a $9.99 monthly fee, but also considers on a per-movie purchase option similar to the current iTunes song model.
There is no evidence that Apple commissioned the survey or if it means that an Apple movie service is in the works, but several analysts did expect an iTunes Movie service for the February 28th announcement. It was unclear, however, if these predictions were based entirely on speculation or from informed sources.
In January, Vongo launched a similar subscription-based movie service, but is still not available for Mac users.
The information appears to be based on a survey distributed by a research firm asking questions about a potential "iTunes music service" that could be downloaded to your computer or iPod. The survey specifies that users would be required to have a broadband connection and the movies would be offered by monthly subscription.
With the monthly subscription basis, users would have unlimited access to the library of movies. Cost models proposed includes a $9.99 monthly fee, but also considers on a per-movie purchase option similar to the current iTunes song model.
There is no evidence that Apple commissioned the survey or if it means that an Apple movie service is in the works, but several analysts did expect an iTunes Movie service for the February 28th announcement. It was unclear, however, if these predictions were based entirely on speculation or from informed sources.
In January, Vongo launched a similar subscription-based movie service, but is still not available for Mac users.
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78 months ago
I don't like subscriptions for songs - but movies come and go - most are not that hot nowadays - I would GLADLY pay half of what I do for Netflix as long as it is QUALITY.
I don't tend to watch most movies more than once by choice - but even with this you could download it again. I wouldn't mind DRM at all as long as there comes some device to watch it in AT LEAST 480p on a TV.
I don't tend to watch most movies more than once by choice - but even with this you could download it again. I wouldn't mind DRM at all as long as there comes some device to watch it in AT LEAST 480p on a TV.
78 months ago
I would mind getting it, just hand me a touch screen iPod and ill be all set:D
78 months ago
It would go very nicely with the new Mac Mini, that's for sure. It would be a thrill if I could also get an AirVideo Express, and get surround sound audio and at least a good looking SD video feed. I would sign up in a heartbeat under those circumstances.
78 months ago
Well, it is the next logical step. My only question is if it's going to be all integrated with the Music store. If so, what will it be called? iTunes Music Store? Doesn't really make a lot of sense.
I also hope this doesn't mean the quality of the movies will go down to the same resolution as the current TV shows.
Fishes,
narco.
I also hope this doesn't mean the quality of the movies will go down to the same resolution as the current TV shows.
Fishes,
narco.
78 months ago
Hear, hear!
No subscriptions!
Tiered movie prices!
I think that a subscription makes sense for movies. People like renting movies nearly as much or maybe more than buying them. Provided the quality is comparable, I'd be up for it.
A friend of mine just got an HD-DVD player, and it does a phenomenal job of upscaling DVDs on his HDTV. Would Apple be likely to include a similar chip-set in a wireless box to stream the video in standard def h.264 and have it decompressed and upscaled in the box for the tv?
78 months ago
could be good
i second the notion of paying half of what i do for netflix.
but if i have the right to purchase it, i want to be able to go to iDVD, and burn a dvd of it. i can back up my dvds through fair use doctrines, so i would love to be able to but stuff i download on a dvd (not as data)
i second the notion of paying half of what i do for netflix.
but if i have the right to purchase it, i want to be able to go to iDVD, and burn a dvd of it. i can back up my dvds through fair use doctrines, so i would love to be able to but stuff i download on a dvd (not as data)
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