iTunes movie rentals coming, Fox is only studio so far

Apple Itune now offer about 22 movies that are closed captions and still counting. I don't want to list all of it, but I've already rented "Italian Job" then downloaded it to my Ipod Touch. It really does display captions. No words can describe how I felt, but it's about time!

II've been blogging about Apple and its failure to include the deaf and hard of heairng communities in its technology for quite a while now. I'm anxiously awaiting a "final answer on Apple's discussion forums here: http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=6345701#6345701
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People with hearing loss are hoping that Apple will listen sonner rather than later. If you'd like to chime in, here's the info: http://www.hearingexchange.com/blogs/?p=112

Second time trying to post this.

I cannot believe that some of you are already hauling out the lawyers. That sense of entitlement being evidenced by some is just getting on my nerves.

First of all it isn't even a done deal yet. Secondly there are MANY more options out there.

I'm going to wait and see if it doesn't suit MY needs I'll happily continue on as before. I'd suggest the rest of you do the same.

I would think that by default the iTunes rentals would also include Disney/Pixar movies, in addition to the Fox titles. I'm also curious to see if HD is in the offerings.

All I can say is they better allow me to rent the movies in HD resolutions... or I am staying with Netflix.

The portable version of the movie sounds great, but I no longer buy DVDs, only Blu-ray Discs. I might be interested in the rental service, however.

Apple makes a deal with the Devil... not good. Will Hell next freeze over?

Hm. This is very interesting. Of course I'll believe it when I see it, but this could entice me to pay Apple for content. Like Charles I want subtitles, so if they don't offer them I won't bite, but if they do...

Honestly, I'm surprised they haven't been sued for failing to provide at least CC on their videos. I know Quicktime (and by extension iTunes) is capable of displaying CC so I don't know why they've been so reticent to add it. It'd certainly be a boon for those of us who are hearing impaired. I'm hardly deaf, but I need subtitles because I have trouble hearing speech against a noisy background. I can only imagine how much more people like Charles's wife need the captioning. Are you listening, Apple? (no pun intended...)

I would be psyched to see a Netflix-like business model. Monthly fee, take out 3-4 movies, get a new one when you return one.

Daniel Dilger (roughlydrafted.com) wrote about this once.

I won't be using the service until they add the ability to view subtitles. My wife is deaf in one ear and needs the subtitles to understand what is being said. Until then, I must continue to rip or use our DVD player.