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Consider the "where are the HD rentals in iTunes?" question partially answered, now that 8.1.1 has brought the advertised functionality to the desktop according to its own release notes. Some iPod and iPhone sync issues have also been addressed, but we know what the people want. Unfortunately, even after installing the update none of the $5 rentals in high definition are anywhere to be found, only SD. The wait continues.

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iTunes 8.1.1 update adds support for HD rentals, but where are they? originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 06 Apr 2009 17:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Quite frankly, it was hard to take Netflix's sudden freeing of its Watch Instantly feature as anything but a response to Apple's forthcoming iTunes movie rentals, but according to a piece at The New York Times, the two are actually aiming at different markets. After speaking with Netflix's Reed Hastings, it was found that the vast majority of its streamable content was "older," and considering that users of this service can never look forward to brand new releases being available, the cost (i.e. free to most mail-in subscribers) makes sense. As for Apple, it's able to focus on crowds who are looking for a more robust, generally fresher selection, but of course, you'll pay the premium each time you indulge. Furthermore, Netflix has yet to make transferring video to any display / device other than your monitor easy, and while an LG STB is indeed on the horizon, the differences in content selection are still likely to lure separate eyes. For more on the how's and why's behind the battle that probably isn't, go on down and tag the read link.

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Netflix Watch Instantly and iTunes movie rentals: aiming for two different markets originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 17 Jan 2008 07:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Not only is the latest version of iTunes (v7.6 for those keeping count) required to enjoy those brand new movie rentals, but users with 64-bit Windows Vista machines can now look forward to using the software without issue. According to a number of tips, owners of said setups are apparently having no issues with it as of now. So, 64-bit Vista users -- for any of you courageous enough to give it a whirl, why not install iTunes 7.6 and report back with how things worked out?

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

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Apple's iTunes 7.6 plays nice with 64-bit Vista originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 15 Jan 2008 15:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Apple introduces iTunes movie rentals, HD rentals originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 15 Jan 2008 11:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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