Apple to NBC: go **** yourself, you greedy morons ;)

SaudiMac · 1st September 2007, 02:48

Earlier today we noted that NBC had decided not to renew its contract with iTunes, thereby opening the possibility that NBC TV shows would no longer be available in iTunes come December (when that contract is up). Apple has just released a press release stating that they have decided not to carry NBC's upcoming season of shows, since the contract would expire during the middle of the television season leaving iTunes buyers in the lurch. They also point out that NBC wanted to raise the price per episode to $4.99 (oh, NBC, why are you so stupid?). I assume that past seasons' content will remain available until such time that NBC figures out a way to get out of their contract earlier.

Once again I am reminded that when old media tries to clutch to outmoded business models it is the tech savvy consumer that loses. Thanks, NBC!

Apple's PR: iTunes Store To Stop Selling NBC Television Shows
Title inspired from: Daring Fireball Linked List: August 2007
TUAW link: Apple to stop selling NBC Television shows - The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW)

I could hear the slap all the way here

Magnus · 1st September 2007, 08:48

It's fun seeing Apple flexing its muscles

senthil03 · 1st September 2007, 14:16

I wonder who would lose big in this battle? For one consumers would lose out but amongst NBC and Apple let's see how this battle shapes out. Would be interesting to see what happens next? Will all the broadcasters withdraw or ask for higher prices or would they set up their online download services?

1st September 2007, 02:48	#1 (permalink)
SaudiMac Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Posts: 254	Apple to NBC: go yourself, you greedy morons ;) Earlier today we noted that NBC had decided not to renew its contract with iTunes, thereby opening the possibility that NBC TV shows would no longer be available in iTunes come December (when that contract is up). Apple has just released a press release stating that they have decided not to carry NBC's upcoming season of shows, since the contract would expire during the middle of the television season leaving iTunes buyers in the lurch. They also point out that NBC wanted to raise the price per episode to $4.99 (oh, NBC, why are you so stupid?). I assume that past seasons' content will remain available until such time that NBC figures out a way to get out of their contract earlier. Once again I am reminded that when old media tries to clutch to outmoded business models it is the tech savvy consumer that loses. Thanks, NBC! Apple's PR: iTunes Store To Stop Selling NBC Television Shows Title inspired from: Daring Fireball Linked List: August 2007 TUAW link: Apple to stop selling NBC Television shows - The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) I could hear the slap all the way here

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1st September 2007, 08:48	#2 (permalink)
Magnus Administrator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Dubai Posts: 8,539	It's fun seeing Apple flexing its muscles

1st September 2007, 14:16	#3 (permalink)
senthil03 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Dubai Posts: 368	I wonder who would lose big in this battle? For one consumers would lose out but amongst NBC and Apple let's see how this battle shapes out. Would be interesting to see what happens next? Will all the broadcasters withdraw or ask for higher prices or would they set up their online download services?