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A Workable Downloadable Movies Business Model?

Posted by Zonk on from the money-for-nothing dept.

sane? writes "Following on from the music industry attempting to push up the cost of iTunes music downloads comes word that Sony is looking take robust control of the pricing for legal movie downloads - to the tune of $8 a movie. What is the maximum acceptable price that slashdot readers would give to different types of downloadable product, taking into account their perception of its true value to them? How can sensible pricing and workable business models be reconciled?"

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  1. Rented or owned? by jar240 · · Score: 0, Flamebait
    I personally don't understand why anyone buys movies for $17 when you can rent them for $3. Do movie buyers actually watch them more than once? I wouldn't pay $8 for a movie download; the maximum I'd pay is the cost of a rental, but I'd want it when I want it.

    Chris

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    "You can drive out Nature with a pitchfork, but It always comes roaring back again." - Tom Waits