The one thing Wal Mart doesn't have that Apple does, is a media conglomerate behind it willing to release digital content. Disney has a huge library. And ABC is providing popular content too.
Wal Mart can only bully the movie studios into giving them a price where they can compete with Apple, which they may not be inclined to do. Even if they do pursuade some studios, why would Disney offer content to a competitor at a lower price?
Wal Mart is on the outside and they know it. I think media companies will realize they can sell direct someday, and they'll exploit it.
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nick @ Sep 17th 2006 12:02AM
The one thing Wal Mart doesn't have that Apple does, is a media conglomerate behind it willing to release digital content. Disney has a huge library. And ABC is providing popular content too.
Wal Mart can only bully the movie studios into giving them a price where they can compete with Apple, which they may not be inclined to do. Even if they do pursuade some studios, why would Disney offer content to a competitor at a lower price?
Wal Mart is on the outside and they know it. I think media companies will realize they can sell direct someday, and they'll exploit it.