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iTunes Movie Rentals at $2.99 for 30 days?
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That would be AWESOME. I hate wasting gas and driving to blockbuster. Over here it's like 4.13 for a single movie, so this would be a STEAL. I don't believe it the price is to cheap. The cheapest movie store "el sleaze bag video" in our town rents 2 movies for 5 bucks on Wednesday and Sunday or 3.29 each otherwise.
If you have a fast internet connection you can start watching a movie almost immediatly While it downloads. Give it a 3-5 minute head start though. It works better.
I wonder if Apple would have a "complete my movie" feature, allowing users to rent the movie, and if they choose, buy the movie for a discounted price.
That would be a huge plus for me. I rarely rent movies because half of the time I end up buying the movie anyway, so the price of the rental is a complete waste.
That would be a huge plus for me. I rarely rent movies because half of the time I end up buying the movie anyway, so the price of the rental is a complete waste.
If you believe the rumors, Amazon is looking to buy Netflix. If that's true, then I doubt Apple and Netflix would collaborate. Studios would probably also oppose the partnership.
If they did this, it would probably finally prompt me to buy an Apple TV (AFTER they upgrade it with proper 5.1 audio support), Over $2.99 I might find myself renting a lot fewer of them. My video store is 1 mile away and when I prepay I can get movies for just over $2.00 each...convenience is only worth so much. I hope they can get the studios to go along with this, Apple TV needs it badly to become viable and mainstream.
Well Apple doesn't have to:
1. lease a building
2. Maintain physical stock
3. Organize movie shelves
4. Have physical live employees at store
So it could be possible to have such a low price. I believe the main factor will be the Movie Studios and their level of greed.
As far as beating Netflix goes, who cares? It's not like Netflix has a 95% market penetration rate. It's not like there's any evidence that the subscription rental model works. And Apple can certainly also implement that at some point if it does take off. The important thing is finding out whether or not Apple has actually got the rental delivery technology ready, because until they do, none of this is happening.... So hopefully, they are ready.
Now THIS feature would make me want to buy an 
TV for sure. buying movies is so ehh.... I mean, I only watch them once most of the time(unless its really really good). Plus if i could rent it for 30 days, that would be awesome. I really hope this is true! 
TV for sure. buying movies is so ehh.... I mean, I only watch them once most of the time(unless its really really good). Plus if i could rent it for 30 days, that would be awesome. I really hope this is true! 
Redbox is only $1/day!
$2.99 each!? What a joke! I can go down the street to my local Jewel grocery store and rent movies in the http://redbox.com kiosk for just $1/day!!!
Come on Apple -- GET COMPETITIVE...
$2.99 each!? What a joke! I can go down the street to my local Jewel grocery store and rent movies in the http://redbox.com kiosk for just $1/day!!!
Come on Apple -- GET COMPETITIVE...
Yep. Why would I get one off iTunes if not HD? Once they go HD, then I'll be interested.
$2.99 per movie for 30 days works out to less than 10 cents per day. That's 90% less than the price of Redbox. I think Apple's pricing is very competitive.
$2.99 per movie for 30 days works out to less than 10 cents per day. That's 90% less than the price of Redbox. I think Apple's pricing is very competitive.
Most people don't take 30 days to watch a movie. $1/day at Redbox would be cheaper for most people since they'll rent, watch and return all within 24 hours.
Wow, you do realize how much money Blockbuster made on late fees? Must be all those people returning their movies the next day *cough*.
Redbox as no selection. You can just think to yourself, "I want to get movie X, let's go to Redbox."
Also, the machine is jammed half the time. I loved
going to the grocery store to return my video only to find the machine jammed and unable to accept returns. Same thing the next day even though I called it in the first day. So it was three trips to return the video. It took them months to refund my extra $2.00, too.The second time I was unable to return a video I just gave up on Redbox altogether.
oh you mean he gave a non-responsive answer so as to create a situation where he would be bound to comment by SEC rules...
Sounds like it would be a nice addition to my Netflix sub. Won't totally replace it, as I average 4 hrs. of movie watching a night (which would probably cost me around $140 a month if I went solely with this rumored Apple plan).
It would be great for when I hit Netflix's monthly "limit" (when they start slowing down my queue by sending the discs from across the country) or for impulse views.
It would be great for when I hit Netflix's monthly "limit" (when they start slowing down my queue by sending the discs from across the country) or for impulse views.
This would be a great start! I have always wanted to be able to rent movies and TV shows online and be able to watch on my 51" HDTV with little to no hassle of setting stuff up. If they introduce this, even just DVD quality to start, I'd buy an Apple TV the same hour of the announcement!
Knowing Apple, it's just a matter of time until they offered HD content. If this renting option happens, renting, and as an extension, buying movies online will be far more "mainstream" than it has been, simply because most people don't buy DVDs unless it's one heck of a fantastic movie. Most people first rent and then buy if they really love the movie.
Add in the convenience of one-click renting HD movies (hopefully!) from the comfort of your couch via Apple TV, and you can be certain that Blu-Ray and HD-DVD will be saying buh-bye sooner than later.
Knowing Apple, it's just a matter of time until they offered HD content. If this renting option happens, renting, and as an extension, buying movies online will be far more "mainstream" than it has been, simply because most people don't buy DVDs unless it's one heck of a fantastic movie. Most people first rent and then buy if they really love the movie.
Add in the convenience of one-click renting HD movies (hopefully!) from the comfort of your couch via Apple TV, and you can be certain that Blu-Ray and HD-DVD will be saying buh-bye sooner than later.