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Apple TV Take 2 review (part 2): HD Movie comparisons

The most obvious new feature of Apple TV is its ability to rent iTunes movies, including a new selection of HD flicks that turned up on the iTunes Store in the last 48 hours. Here's a look at how Apple's rental solution prices out against rival services in terms of prolonged cost, as well as a comparison of picture quality of Apple's HD downloads when viewed side-by-side against other high-def content sources such as HD Cable and Blu-ray.

Prince McLean | 16 years ago

Amazon to acquire Audible for $300 million

In a bid to bolster its status as a premier distributor of digital content, online mega-retailer Amazon.com said Thursday it has reached an agreement to acquire spoken content provider and Apple iTunes partner Audible.com.

AppleInsider Staff | 16 years ago

Apple's "in the air" teaser; Amazon and Pepsi promo; Netflix videos

Apple is once again hinting of a surprise in store for its Macworld San Francisco keynote. Also, Netflix's new unlimited movie streams may take on Apple movie rentals, and Pepsi aims to repeat its Superbowl 2004 music giveaway in 2008 — but with Amazon, not Apple.

Katie Marsal | 16 years ago

Amazon MP3 secures Sony BMG music, all four major labels

Landing what may be one of the most significant blows yet against Apple's iTunes, Amazon on Thursday said it would carry Sony BMG's music — providing the download service with unprotected music from all four major music labels while Apple claims only one.

Katie Marsal | 16 years ago

Last of the "big four" labels to offer DRM-free music tracks

Record labels are remaining on the offensive when it comes to battling iPod maker Apple Inc. for revenue share in the digital music business, with word spreading that Sony BMG will soon join the ranks of other major labels in offering its catalog through some online retailers stripped of copy protection measures.

Katie Marsal | 16 years ago

Warner picks Amazon, not Apple for DRM-free debut; more

Warner Music Group dealt Apple Inc. a symbolic blow on Thursday by announcing it would sell its first unprotected music through Amazon MP3 instead of iTunes. However, one financial group is more positive and expects Apple stock at $600 in 18 months.

Katie Marsal | 16 years ago

NPD on struggling MP3 market; MacBook tops Amazon

Apple is the only portable media player maker left unscathed by a drop in sales during this year's holidays, according to an NPD study. Also, the MacBook is crowning Amazon's bestselling computer charts as Christmas approaches.

Katie Marsal | 16 years ago

In-depth review: can Amazon's Kindle light a fire under eBooks?

Amazon's new Kindle ebook reader is billed as the iPod for digital reading. Will it inspire a new era of mainstream electronic reading, just service a dedicated niche of hard core readers, or simply fizzle out into failure? We put the new device through its paces to find out.

Daniel Eran Dilger | 16 years ago

High-quality unboxing photos of Amazon's Kindle eBook reader

Amazon's new Kindle device, dubbed by some as the 'iPod of reading,' has been shipping in limited quantities since its introduction a few weeks ago. AppleInsider is preparing a full review, and offers these quality unboxing photos in the meantime.

AppleInsider Staff | 16 years ago

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Amazon to fill Apple's shoes in Pepsi Super Bowl song promo?

A symbolic changing of the guard may take place February 3rd when Amazon borrows Apple's strategy and launches a song giveaway promotion during the 2008 Super Bowl, according to a claim by Billboard.

Katie Marsal | 16 years ago

MacMall, Microsoft, Amazon, others holding Black Friday sales

MacMall today is offering discounts of up to $600 on Apple's latest desktop and notebook offerings. OnSale.com is holding an iPod sale that includes free gifts. Microsoft is effectively offering $100 off Mac Office 2008. Amazon.com has slashed prices on digital cameras and HDTVs. And Buy.com and Parallels are also holding strong sales.

AppleInsider Staff | 17 years ago

Amazon's new Kindle dubbed the 'iPod of reading'

Online retailer Amazon grabbed the spotlight on Monday when it announced the Kindle, a handheld e-book reader it says should do for digital text what Apple's iPod has done for music.

Katie Marsal | 17 years ago

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Amazon rallies associates to battle Apple's iTunes share

Online retailer Amazon is planning to use its referral system as an edge against Apple's iTunes Store by offering major incentives to sites that link to its MP3 store.

Katie Marsal | 17 years ago

Amazon one-ups iTunes Plus with MP3 store, exclusive music

Posing one of the more serious challenges to Apple's continued success with iTunes, Amazon's MP3 store has opened its doors and claims more unprotected tracks with lower prices.

Katie Marsal | 17 years ago