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Apple May Be Courting Blu-ray for iPod Content

Tuesday, April 25th, 2006 at 9:45 AM - by

Apple Computer may be looking to get full length movies and other content in iPod format added to upcoming Blu-ray disc movie releases. According to iPod Hub, unnamed sources in the film industry have said that Apple is asking studios to include iPod content ahead of the release of a new version of the video capable iPod.

If that is the case, Apple would have a pre-made library of movies and other content already available when new iPod models are released. Blockbuster has already committed to carrying Blu-ray discs in its movie rental stores, which would add another easy access point for iPod content distribution.

Industry analysts are speculating that Apple is planning on releasing a new iPod model with a larger screen designed for watching full length movies. The current video capable iPod has a display that is better suited for short features and television show-length programming.

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Biff said:

member since 08 Apr 2004 with 1479 posts, unranked, send him a message or view his profile

Tue Apr 25, 2006 11:29 am

You know I was really leaning towards Blu-ray as the format winner, but now I'm not so sure. I mean the name alone is huge. Nobody is going to know what the frig Blu-ray is. But it's not going to take much thought for the average person to understand what an HD-DVD is. Couple that with the fact that Blu-ray players are launching at $1200 price points vs. like $400 for HD-DVD players, and I think Blu-ray may have a problem.

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Sun Apr 30, 2006 10:26 am

I hear you on the name. HD-DVD is so obvious.

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LaurieF said:

member since 15 Jun 2001 with 3467 posts, TMO Forum Mod, send him a message or view his profile

Sun Apr 30, 2006 4:49 pm

But not as easy to say. I prefer the idea of having a speakable name like Bluetooth instead of IEEE 802.15.1; or Firewire over i.Link or IEEE 1394; or WiFi over 802.11 (add letter of choice).

So if the five-syllabled HD-DVD were to be adopted, it'd have to change its name for me to be happy with it.

But then I say S-Q-L instead of Sequel - Perverse is my middle name.

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