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**Cristiano** · 11-03-2009, 02:55 PM

Apple is in talks with television networks to offer a service where tv shows would be available to watch through iTunes for a flat rate of $30 a month, instead of buying them individually.

Apple iTunes Pitch: TV for $30 Per Month | Peter Kafka | MediaMemo | AllThingsD

Argent Stonecutter · 11-03-2009, 03:36 PM

I don't watch TV anyway.

Well, I occasionally use Hulu or SyFy to catch up on Warehouse 13. But not $30 a month worth.

Ayumi · 11-03-2009, 03:39 PM

almost all of the major networks provide their content free, and streaming. I also think that comcast has begun providing cable-network television shows on fancast.com or something like that?

so... 30$ for what exactly?

**Ann Launay** · 11-03-2009, 03:50 PM

No.

Persephone Milk · 11-03-2009, 03:53 PM

If the content were streamed in high-def, was conveniently available on my television, and all of the major networks and popular shows were available - yes, I would definitely consider it. $30 is less than my monthly premium cable TV bill - so if I could cancel that it would be a net savings. I am already an Apple TV user and love the service. I actually do not watch much TV myself - most of what I do watch is on-demand either through Apple or Boxee. But if the shows that my family enjoys were all available for one low monthly fee, I could easily see myself dropping my cable. Convenience is a huge factor for me.

Ariane · 11-03-2009, 04:10 PM

Way too expensive!

Netflix offers a similar service for $9.99. Granted their selection of TV shows is not as good as iTunes, but its a deal breaker. $30 is pushing the cost of cable TV.

To make it worth the cost I would have to watch 15 shows. I can see doing that for a month or two as I have a list of TV I want to wach eventually (Mad Men and Big Love for example). But once I run out of must see shows, I'd probably cancel the service.

If the price were similar to a RPG - $15 a month - it would be more tempting to subscribe so it was always on.

Merlynn D · 11-03-2009, 04:23 PM

$30 is too much with all the free and almost free services out there.

tv-video.net is another good one to check out -- i think i get 100 points for $10 via paypal and shows cost 1 or 2 points per episode, and they have almost everything and a free section that changes about twice a month. No commercials, woooot, and pause and rewind. me likey.

Argent Stonecutter · 11-03-2009, 04:24 PM

What if it included music videos you could play just the audio track from?

Dancien Graves · 11-03-2009, 04:24 PM

Hulu is Free. Apple is Fail.

Argent Stonecutter · 11-03-2009, 04:30 PM

Oh sure, if you WANT your brains sucked out like pudding.

Pol · 11-04-2009, 12:17 AM

If it included original programming from networks like HBO, Starz, and Showtime...absolutely. I would be very tempted to cancel my cable TV and go in this direction instead.

**Sarah Nerd** · 11-04-2009, 12:54 AM

Like Pol said it would have to include premium channels and I seriously doubt it would. I like watching tv on my big screen, I like recording two channels at once and watching late night after my kids are asleep, and I like having a large selection of channels. If it could compete with cable and offer all the options I love at a cheaper cost I'd think about it. If it's like Hulu then fuck no. I watch that for free on the rare occasion I forget to dvr a series I'm really hooked on.

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11-03-2009, 04:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
Ariane Senior Member Reticulating Splines Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 297 My Mood:	Way too expensive! Netflix offers a similar service for $9.99. Granted their selection of TV shows is not as good as iTunes, but its a deal breaker. $30 is pushing the cost of cable TV. To make it worth the cost I would have to watch 15 shows. I can see doing that for a month or two as I have a list of TV I want to wach eventually (Mad Men and Big Love for example). But once I run out of must see shows, I'd probably cancel the service. If the price were similar to a RPG - $15 a month - it would be more tempting to subscribe so it was always on. __________________ ArianeB's Life in the Metaverse and Blog

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Dancien Graves What? Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 7,073 My Mood: SL Join Date: 12/2006 Awards: 1	Hulu is Free. Apple is Fail. __________________

11-03-2009, 03:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
Argent Stonecutter Emergency Mustelid Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1,073	I don't watch TV anyway. Well, I occasionally use Hulu or SyFy to catch up on Warehouse 13. But not $30 a month worth.

11-03-2009, 04:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
Merlynn D Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 34 My Mood: SL Join Date: Nov. 12, 2006 Business: Merlynn's Closet	$30 is too much with all the free and almost free services out there. tv-video.net is another good one to check out -- i think i get 100 points for $10 via paypal and shows cost 1 or 2 points per episode, and they have almost everything and a free section that changes about twice a month. No commercials, woooot, and pause and rewind. me likey.

11-03-2009, 04:24 PM	#8 (permalink)
Argent Stonecutter Emergency Mustelid Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1,073	What if it included music videos you could play just the audio track from?

11-03-2009, 04:30 PM	#10 (permalink)
Argent Stonecutter Emergency Mustelid Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1,073	Oh sure, if you WANT your brains sucked out like pudding.

11-04-2009, 12:17 AM	#11 (permalink)
Pol Prim hair is for sissies. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: the Davis Square neighborhood of Somerville, Massachusetts Posts: 681 My Mood: SL Join Date: December 18, 2003 Business: Habitabla	If it included original programming from networks like HBO, Starz, and Showtime...absolutely. I would be very tempted to cancel my cable TV and go in this direction instead.

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