I tunes question.....
Mar 20, 2014 | 1:23 pm
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I tunes question.....
Hello all
I am so not a techie- I would like to start renting movies on iTunes to watch on longer flights but I cannot figure one thing out-- do I have to download it onto my ipad and then start watching it or can I just hit iTunes when I am on the plane to watch it? I do not want to use gogo and I'm just trying to figure out how to best do this. I would rent DVDs from redbox but my computer is 17 inches and I'd rather not deal with it- thanks in advance for your help... I have (believe it or not) never used iTunes so I'm new at this
I am so not a techie- I would like to start renting movies on iTunes to watch on longer flights but I cannot figure one thing out-- do I have to download it onto my ipad and then start watching it or can I just hit iTunes when I am on the plane to watch it? I do not want to use gogo and I'm just trying to figure out how to best do this. I would rent DVDs from redbox but my computer is 17 inches and I'd rather not deal with it- thanks in advance for your help... I have (believe it or not) never used iTunes so I'm new at this
Mar 20, 2014 | 1:28 pm
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Open the iTunes app on your iPad and download the movie you want before you leave. I don't think it needs a wifi connection to play a downloaded movie, but I"m sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong...
Mar 20, 2014 | 1:44 pm
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Ok...so you need to watch it within 24 hours once downloaded- anyone know how long it would take to download? I have excellent wifi at home and my mini ipad is ios7. I really appreciate the advice!!
Mar 20, 2014 | 1:57 pm
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HELPFUL TRAVEL TIP:
Choose the download in SD (standard definition) not HD as you can't see the difference on an iPad or a Notebook screen anyway, it's cheaper, and it downloads in half the time. It's still in widescreen, just not high definition. Goes for movies, TV shows, anything video via iTunes, choose SD every time.
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Mar 20, 2014 | 4:59 pm
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Correction: You have 30 days from when you download it to start watching it, once you start watching it you have 24 hours to watch it as much as you want, then it will vanish.
Mar 20, 2014 | 6:32 pm
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Thanks. So as long as it's downloaded on my ipad I can watch it? I'm excited.... I know this is old news for many, but I have a long flight monday and look forward to having a movie to watch.
Mar 20, 2014 | 10:23 pm
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I've watched 3-5 seasons of shows like Mad Men, Californiacation, Breaking Bad, and Boardwalk Empire during two round trips to Hong Kong, makes the time fly by.
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Mar 21, 2014 | 6:13 pm
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Everything you need is on iTunes, it's easy to download, and its inexpensive.
Remember: Download the SD (standard definition) version of the TV series or movies you want. They are smaller files, they are cheaper, and your eyes can't see the quality difference on a small iPad screen.
If you haven't seen Mad Men, start there.
BJ
Mar 21, 2014 | 6:20 pm
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thanks. I guess I somehow must have skipped the whole DVD revolution, I still have VHS tapes somewhere.
so i just want to double-check because Im still a teeny bit confused--I purchase the movie on iTunes, download it, and once its downloaded on my ipad I have 30 days to watch it--24 hours once it is actually started.
so I can download it once I rent, but not begin play until I actually start watchng on the plane? yes, I am that unknowledgable about this
Thank you!!
so i just want to double-check because Im still a teeny bit confused--I purchase the movie on iTunes, download it, and once its downloaded on my ipad I have 30 days to watch it--24 hours once it is actually started.
so I can download it once I rent, but not begin play until I actually start watchng on the plane? yes, I am that unknowledgable about this
Thank you!!
Mar 21, 2014 | 8:06 pm
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thanks. I guess I somehow must have skipped the whole DVD revolution, I still have VHS tapes somewhere.
so i just want to double-check because Im still a teeny bit confused--I purchase the movie on iTunes, download it, and once its downloaded on my ipad I have 30 days to watch it--24 hours once it is actually started.
so I can download it once I rent, but not begin play until I actually start watchng on the plane? yes, I am that unknowledgable about this
Thank you!!
so i just want to double-check because Im still a teeny bit confused--I purchase the movie on iTunes, download it, and once its downloaded on my ipad I have 30 days to watch it--24 hours once it is actually started.
so I can download it once I rent, but not begin play until I actually start watchng on the plane? yes, I am that unknowledgable about this
Thank you!!
Next, the answer to all your questions is "correct".
Rent = You have 30 days to watch it. Once you hit the Play button, you have 24 hours to watch it as many times as you want (skip back, skip forward, etc.) but once the 24 hours are up it deletes itself from your iPad.
Buy = You own it, no restrictions on plays per month, day, etc.
Note that these will work on any iOS device or PC that you own. iPhone, iPod, iPad, iTunes (running on a computer), as well as Apple TV (different story, different day).
People don't rent or buy DVD's anymore. They download iTunes TV shows and Movies to their iOS devices.
BJ
Mar 22, 2014 | 11:02 am
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thanks. I guess I somehow must have skipped the whole DVD revolution, I still have VHS tapes somewhere.
so i just want to double-check because Im still a teeny bit confused--I purchase the movie on iTunes, download it, and once its downloaded on my ipad I have 30 days to watch it--24 hours once it is actually started.
so I can download it once I rent, but not begin play until I actually start watchng on the plane? yes, I am that unknowledgable about this
Thank you!!
so i just want to double-check because Im still a teeny bit confused--I purchase the movie on iTunes, download it, and once its downloaded on my ipad I have 30 days to watch it--24 hours once it is actually started.
so I can download it once I rent, but not begin play until I actually start watchng on the plane? yes, I am that unknowledgable about this
Thank you!!