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Movie Rentals Limited To Latest iPods

Wednesday January 30, 2008 9:31 am PST by longofest
Some users are beginning to realize that iTunes Store Movie Rentals may not be compatible with their iPods (via Wired).

While Apple does state in its movie rental FAQ that a "iPhone, iPod touch, iPod classic, or iPod nano (3rd generation)" is required for mobile movie rental access, other more prominent references only mention "iPhone or iPod." This distinction has left users of video-capable fifth generation iPods without the capability to play the files, though they can play purchased movies, TV shows, and compatible podcasts.

Similarly, it was noted early on by Engadget that Apple's HD movie rentals were only accessible to the forthcoming Apple TV Take 2, and would not be transferable to a computer or portable device.
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Sky Blue
53 months ago
and was mentioned by Steveo during the Keynote :rolleyes:
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PlaceofDis
53 months ago
i think its a bit backwards for apple to not include the 5th gen ipods since they can play video.

the restrictions on the HD rentals is crap too. imo.
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jessica.
53 months ago
It only supports my reasoning to never rent a movie from Apple. I think this persistent assing-out of people who don't buy the latest and greatest with every sily keynote.
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kornyboy
53 months ago
In Apple's defense, Jobs did say all "Current" iPods in the Keynote. I still think it is silly to exclude the 5th generation iPod. Not something I'm happy about but we'll see what happens. I also think that users should be able to rent HD movies on their computers and not just the AppleTV but maybe this will come with time.
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Dicx
53 months ago

and was mentioned by Steveo during the Keynote :rolleyes:


Ditto, quote, Ditto. not really news, just bad reading by consumers.

If I remember correctly, he even showed pictures of the iPods that it was for.
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dalvin200
53 months ago

In Apple's defense, Jobs did say all "Current" iPods in the Keynote. I still think it is silly to exclude the 5th generation iPod. Not something I'm happy about but we'll see what happens.


Yeah, but one of the "current" iPods is also called the iPod Shuffle :D
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TheSlush
53 months ago

Yeah, but one of the "current" iPods is also called the iPod Shuffle :D


I have been trying to play videos on my Shuffle for a long time now! Is there a trick to it? Can anyone help?!
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daveman235
53 months ago
OOh Steve, why must you piss off the people that have made you the ceo that you are today.....Without these early adopters where would you be?

Oh well, everyone buy a new ipod! I got stock in this company and i wanna ride it to the moon!
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MacTheSpoon
53 months ago
I do hope they change their policy of restricting HD movies to the Apple TV only. What's that all about?
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kwood
53 months ago

I have been trying to play videos on my Shuffle for a long time now! Is there a trick to it? Can anyone help?!


You can do it, but it has to be unlocked in the iPod shuffle's firmware. If you send it to me I can do it for you, I'll even pay for shipping.
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