Walmart VS. iTunes?

[stefan]

http://www.engadget.com/2006/09/16/w...oad-store-too/

Wal-Mart prepping a download store, too?

Posted Sep 16th 2006 10:30PM by Paul Miller

We've heard rumblings for a while -- and Wal-Mart's purported intense opposition to the iTunes Movie Store might've had something to do with it as well -- but now the rumors are coming hot and heavy in regards to a movie download store from the retail giant. First off, we have a new job listing from Wal-Mart in regards to a business manager for a digital video division who can sort out "pricing strategies to maximize market share." And then there's a report by CNN Money citing "sources" that say Wal-Mart is hoping to launch in the coming months, and is currently debating pricing structures. (If only they had a business manager who could sort out "pricing strategies to maximize market share.") Wal-Mart is also supposedly considering in-store kiosks, and a deal to allow for a free digital version of a movie with the purchase of a physical DVD, or at least for a few dollars more. Wal-Mart of course wouldn't confirm or deny these report, but dropped some big juicy hints such as: "Our customers want to watch movies and they want to be able to make the choice when and how they want to view them." Right now it looks like a natural move for Wal-Mart, and we sure wouldn't complain if they manage to drive prices down -- as seems to be their way -- but we'll let them and that business manager figure things out for now while we head over to iTunes for a bit of The Princess Diaries.

[Sombeech]

You know who they really need to compete with, is those Redbox video rentals at McDonalds. I'm not much of a video buff, but I'm hearing that Redbox for .99 a day is the bomb.

If somebody comes up with .99 for 3 days, they're in business.

As for downloads, I'm thinking WM is a little behind on this movement.