iTunes 8.1.1 update adds support for HD rentals, but where are they?

by Richard Lawler posted Apr 6th 2009 at 5:11PM

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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Tags: apple, apple tv, AppleTv, hd movie rentals, hd rentals, HdMovieRentals, HdRentals, ipod, itunes, itunes rentals, ItunesRentals, rentals

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kcmurphy88 @ Apr 6th 2009 6:39PM

zzzzzzz

HD on an iPhone is silly. As for Apple TV, did they sell many?

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David Hildreth @ Apr 6th 2009 7:15PM

The post might have mislead you a bit. You can't sync an HD file to an iPhone or touch, that would be silly.

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ReyLuca @ Apr 6th 2009 7:10PM

It's on the HD Movies page in Itunes Store. Oh, and guess what.......There are only 17 to choose from!!! Apple has to be Kidding, Cmon Apple its really simple open Itunes for HD rentals and consumers will rent!

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LoganT @ Apr 6th 2009 10:07PM

I'm not seeing them. I see rent but those are the SD versions.

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blackacex2 @ Apr 6th 2009 11:57PM

Too little too late apple, why should I use itunes instead of the playstation network?

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mike.hagler @ Apr 7th 2009 1:06PM

I didn't realize that iTunes was being open for HD rentals. I thought you were only able to rent the HD from Apple TV. I am glad that you will be able to buy from iTunes in HD though. Now I can buy HD movies; the HD shows look great on my AppleTV. I wish they would open the floodgates to purchase all movies available in HD rental available for HD purchase though... hasn't happened soon enough

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LoganT @ Apr 25th 2009 11:37PM

Looks like they've finally added them.

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