HBO has been a popular programming source for iTunes Store users since its debut three years ago due to the premium cable channel's highly-regarded original programming. As noticed by one MacRumors reader, the iTunes Store has just begun offering HD versions of a number of HBO shows, adding another option for those looking for higher-quality content.
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Among the shows now available in HD: Big Love, Bored to Death, Carnivale, Curb Your Enthusiasm (Season 7), Deadwood, Eastbound & Down, Entourage (Seasons 3–7), Flight of the Conchords (Season 2), The Life & Times of Tim, Hung, Rome, Six Feet Under (Seasons 3–5), The Sopranos, True Blood
As with most HD content on the iTunes Store, episodes carry a $1.00 premium over their respective standard-definition versions. Most HBO content is priced at $3.99 HD and $2.99 SD, although some shows come in at $2.99 HD and $1.99 SD. The new HD offerings appear to be available in the United States and Canada.
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The saddest part of this is that I know, not so deep down, this is exactly the behavior the studios want. So short sighted.
What is sad, is they'll look at how much money they [don't] make with this, and conclude that 'piracy makes them lose money'.
Am I the only one still surprised and disappointed that Apple, a forward-thinking company, still charges a premium for HD?
Pretty sure that's up to the networks.
If in iTMS HD = 720p, what will Apple call 1080p content when they are available? (they aren't in the store now, are they?)
Super Duper High Definition (SDHD)-which will come with a $1.00 premium over 720p.:cool: