Watch out, Blu-ray: Apple is now offering high definition movies for sale—including the big-buzz “Twilight”—to iTunes subscribers for $19.99.
The download also includes a standard definition copy for viewing on an iPod or iPhone. And the HD versions can be rented for $4.99, Apple says, within a month of release.
Apple has been offering HD television shows since last year, and now takes a seat on the bench of an HD-movie bandwagon already occupied by Netflix and Blockbuster. The iTunes Store currently has 40,000 TV episodes, and about 5,000 movies, including 1,200 in high-definition (it’s also been reported that Amazon is planning to sell HD TV shows from its website for $3 an episode–the same price that Apple charges).
ITunes customers can pre-order the James Bond extravaganza “Quantum of Solace” for download on Tuesday, and HD titles like “Transporter 3” and “Punisher: War Zone” right away. The selection is on display here. You’ll need to be running iTunes version 8.1 or later to acquire HD content, Apple says.
And you’ll need patience for movie gratification via iTunes. The standard version of “Quantum” comes in at 1.55 gigabytes, while the HD capture is a whopping 3.37 gigs. Plan a nap while waiting for the download.
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