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Apple In Talks To Bring $0.99 TV Rentals To iTunes
An anonymous reader writes "On September first, Apple will reportedly announce a new iPod Touch with a front facing camera, a refreshed Apple TV, and more interestingly, the arrival of $0.99 TV episode rentals on iTunes."
Agreed 100%. Apple won't do a subscription model because it's not as lucrative in conjunction with their iPod/Phone/Pad sales. Want to watch an episode on your iPod? Rent it, $.99. Want to watch it again on your iPad? Rent it again.
I think Apple is a company designed to take advantage of stupid consumers, and this is another shot in that direction. Fanboys as your revenue stream is fun, but there are a hell of a lot of them so Apple's not in any danger now.
That's why they can screw content authors by dictating terms on e-Books and music, and give you less choice but make it appear "cool".
The price is always right if someone else is paying.
Who the fuck wants to own a tv show? How many times are you going to watch it? Live your fucking life you stupid loser, you don't have to have the tv/computer on all day every day*
*(Except for the wire)
I know you are being a troll. But you are correct even if trolling.
People will continue to say its not cheap enough and continue to pirate. Cost is just an excuse, in a list of otherwise silly excuses used to justify stealing content.
Mike @ The Geek Pub. Let's Make Stuff!