iTunes Movie Downloads USA Review

Costs:

It's free to install the iTunes application and register as a member.
Download to buy:
- New releases: $15.99.
- Standard releases: $9.99.
- Animated shorts: $1.99.
- HD films: $19.99.
Download to rent:
- New releases: $3.99.
- Standard releases: $2.99.
- HD films: $4.99.
Payment options:
- Credit card:
  - Visa.
  - MasterCard.
  - Discover.
  - American Express.

Prices are subject to change. For the most up to date information, please refer to the actual website.

Features:

iTunes, from the Apple Corporation, is one of the big names in media downloads.
Free to download the iTunes application and to create an account.
Purchase movies on a pay per view basis; just pay for what you watch.
Download movies to purchase and keep.
iTunes allows you to download, store, play and manage all files in a central location.
Get films in high definition (HD).
Useful keyword search and power search tools to help you find content.
28 browsable movie genres including action&adventure, foreign films and horror.
Download content straight to your Apple TV.
Transfer content to Apple portable devices, including iPod, iPhone and iPad.
Browse, download and watch content using your portable device (WI-FI connection required).
Download movies to rent (24 hour period).
Get added extras when you download movies.
Get 30 days to begin watching when you download movies to rent.
Also download music, TV shows, podcasts and more.
Great help section and email support.

Editor's Verdict:

iTunes is a well-established, free application from Apple for your pc or Mac. It lets you organize and play digital music and video on your computer. You can download new music, movies, apps and more from the iTunes Store, which is chock-full of entertainment. For the purposes of this review we focus on the movie download features on iTunes.

It's free to download the iTunes application and register with iTunes as long as you have a valid email address. There are thousands of downloadable movie files available to purchase from the iTunes store. The iTunes website allows you to browse the top 100 times in a range of media categories, accessed by clicking the appropriate tab at the top of the scree; songs-albums-TV shows-movies-movie rentals-free apps-paid apps-music videos. Movies can be downloaded in two ways, by either clicking on the 'movies' tab to download to keep, or the 'movie rental' tab to download to rent. With reference to downloading movies to keep, it's possible to purchase films from your computer or Apple TV. These come in standard (SD) and high definition (HD), with HD movies costing around $5.00 more; however, movies you buy in high definition also come with a standard version in case you want to transfer content to your iPod, iPhone or iPad. Prices start at around $9.99 for feature films, whilst animated shorts can be purchased for as little as $1.99.

To download movies to rent rather than keep, you get much the same selection, except that you get unlimited viewing for a fixed period. Once you purchase a movie rental you have 30 days to begin watching. Once you start to play your movie your 24 hour rental period begins, after which time the file is automatically deleted from your hard drive. SD titles cost around $2.99 and $3.99 for new releases. For an extra dollar you can download to rent the movie in HD. Whether you buy or rent there's a wealth of choice. You can choose from 28 browsable genres, including popular categories such as action&adventure, horror and thrillers, as well as anime, independent films, special interest, documentaries and foreign films too. To search for movies there's a keyword search that returns results in a list that updates as you type. Meanwhile, the power search allows you to select multiple criteria including movie title, actor, director, producer, description, year and rating.

In addition to watching content from the iTunes store on your computer, iTunes can also transfer movies to your Apple portable device, e.g. iPod, iPhone or iPad, allowing you to watch when you're out and about. If your portable device is connected to a WI-FI network you can also buy and download movies using your portable device. Another advantage of purchasing movies from iTunes is that you can often get added extras including interviews, videos, photo galleries and more. All of this extra content can be easily accessed from the iTunes library where your downloads are stored. Picture quality is great, with 640x480 pixel image optimized for watching on your computer. If you have an Apple TV HD quality is 720 pixel resolution, producing excellent picture quality. All of your movie downloads downloaded from the iTunes store are stored and played through iTunes, so you need to install this to enjoy content. When a movie is playing you can use the mouse for onscreen controls, allowing you to pause, scan backward or forward and adjust volume. You can also toggle language if different audio language options are available. Minimum setup comprises a computer with a 1GHz Intel or AMD processor, 512 MB of RAM, screen resolution of 1024x768 or greater, DirectX 9.0 compatible video card with 32MB of video RAM, Windows XP SP2 or above, Quicktime 7.6.6 or later and a broadband internet connection. Those who wish to play HD movies need a 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo or faster processor. In case of problems or queries, there's a very informative and comprehensive help guide, plus email support.

iTunes is one of the big names in the download market and you get a great free media player plus access to a massive range of movies, as well as music, podcasts, TV shows and more. If you have an Apple portable device or Apple TV this is a great place to download movies; even if you don't, you'll still find a great selection at competitive prices. One of the best movie download sites around.

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