Source: http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/19/apple-adds-hd-video-purchases-to-the-itunes-store/
Apple's flood of
announcements this month continues apace today with the addition of
high-def movie purchases to the iTunes Store. Although HD TV shows were previously available to buy, HD movies were
rental-only until now. HD flicks will cost you $19.99, and we're guessing they're the same H.264 compressed 720p quality as usual, so videophiles will probably want to stick to Blu-ray. Purchases will come with both an HD file and an iPod / iPhone-ready SD file, which is a nice touch, and Apple's also promising that HD rentals will now be on the store within 30 days of retail release -- better, but not perfect. It's all going live today with exclusive pre-orders of
Quantum of Solace and
Twilight, but honestly, we're still wondering when Apple will implement subscription video and really take it to Netflix.
Filed under: Home Entertainment
Apple adds HD video purchases to the iTunes Store originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 19 Mar 2009 17:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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