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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. $8!!! by alecks · · Score: 4, Funny

    For 8 bucks they better include at least 20 min of previews before the movie

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  2. Re:Not $8 for Consumers by NoMaster · · Score: 5, Funny
    $20 New DVD
    $02 But I don't get packaging. Minus $2.
    $01 I don't get fixed media. I have to store this myself. Minus $1
    $05 DRMed to hell! I can't make backups! Minus $5.
    $05 I have to download it and pay for the bandwidth. Minus $5.
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    $8
    Not being able to perform simple subtraction? Priceless...

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