Filed under: Multimedia, Software Update, Macbook Pro, MacBook
Apple releases QuickTime 7.5.7, fixes HDCP issues
Apple just updated QuickTime to version 7.5.7. This update is big news for users of the MacBook and MacBook Pro unibody computers because it fixes the problem where some users were unable to play protected movie files from iTunes on external displays. This is a problem that TUAW noted last week.We're sure that this update will make many MacBook and MacBook Pro users happy when it comes to video playback on external displays. You can download this update by opening Software Update (Apple menu > Software Update), or by visiting the Apple Support Download Website. Continue reading to see a screenshot of Software Update.
Update: Please note that this update does not allow the playback of HD (High-Definition) content on external displays, you will only be able to view SD (Standard-Definition) content.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Professor said 9:15PM on 11-25-2008
They skipped 7.5.6? I don't see this posted anywhere?
Are you sure this is accurate?
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Christopher said 11:07PM on 11-25-2008
Yes, 7.5.6 got skipped.
reallycrazyguy said 9:22PM on 11-25-2008
Doesn't yet appear on Apple's main download page or Quicktime download page, nor in my Software Update... Maybe it's only being pushed out to specific model's right now?
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Christopher said 11:11PM on 11-25-2008
This update is only for new MacBooks, MacBook Pros, and Airs with DisplayPort. It shouldn't show up for any other hardware.
slembcke said 9:27PM on 11-25-2008
Doesn't this sort of prove a point about DRM? It's just another great example of how a bug can prevent people from using media that they paid for. DRM doesn't stop pirates, and only makes headaches for the folks who are trying to be honest.
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Dave said 9:37PM on 11-25-2008
Those who occupy the boardrooms seem to not realize this.
Every study I've seen shows that DRM does little to inhibit piracy. Whereas DRM-free actually results in increased sales.
Cory said 11:13PM on 11-25-2008
Exactly - the only reason I don't buy DRM protected files is that it just too painful to do what I want with the files I own - I'd gladly pay the 99 cents (or whatever) - but when I rip the music, it just works anywhere and on any device.
mrsteveman1 said 11:20PM on 11-25-2008
Again it has nothing to do with piracy, the more we sit around and debate drm vs piracy and blast the executives for being stubborn, the less attention the real issue gets.
This is about control, not piracy. Start framing discussion and criticism around the fact that they actually want to substantially limit what you can do with stuff you paid for, and things might change. Every time you mention the piracy thing, it only legitimizes that particular use of DRM (which we know is bullshit), and gives them a defense for implementing the DRM. They have no valid defense for implementing DRM to extract more money out of people, and the public won't put up with it on that basis, but every time the tech world talks about this stuff its always the piracy thing, which is both invalid and ineffective as a means to complain.
jim said 9:27PM on 11-25-2008
Still doesn't resolve the fact that they still have the DRM on HD content. I realize my gripe might be with the content providers, but come on.
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mrsteveman1 said 11:22PM on 11-25-2008
Your gripe should be with everyone who is complicit in supporting this sort of thing, that includes Apple. They sell the stuff on the store and make some small amount of money on it, and the sale of such things makes the hardware they sell more attractive. Apple is absolutely responsible for the DRM just as much as the content owners, particularly after their public comments about DRM in the past.
jhewell said 9:32PM on 11-25-2008
Apparently not for older MacBook's (Pro's).
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steven said 9:37PM on 11-25-2008
Well, I'm glad to see part of this fiasco has been resolved. I assume output of HD content still falls under HDCP.
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adisor19 said 9:40PM on 11-25-2008
You failed to mention in your article that this only allows playback of SD content on external displays and NOT HD content. As far as i'm concerned, this is bull.
Adi
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dagamer34 said 12:07AM on 11-26-2008
I still refuse to buy any HD content from the Apple store when it's obvious at what a huge ripoff it is. Heck, those episodes cost more than the damn DVD/Blu-ray for crying out loud and it's at a lower resolution!!!!
I know someone's gotta pay bills for the bandwidth and all but cut me a break here! What idiot would willing pay more money for an inferior copy? Now, if they had bundled the iTunes version (iPhone/SD/HD) and combine that with a promise of a hard copy when released for a reasonable price (maybe $65), I could understand, but content companies just don't get it. I will NEVER in my life pay twice for the same content. NEVER. Doing so means that I am paying not only for the "license" to watch their content, but the media its delivered on, again pure BULLSHIT.
Sorry to ramble so much, but until they fix this obvious gap, it's all about Bittorrent/cable DVR. I'm not paying any more money than I have to.
Jeff
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sk8rpro said 4:17AM on 11-26-2008
"I know someone's gotta pay bills for the bandwidth and all but cut me a break here! What idiot would willing pay more money for an inferior copy?"
People who have different preferences are not idiots. Let's avoid using ad hominem fallacies, and just make a case why it's better to pay for physical media vs. digital media.
Also those who purchase digital content have good reasons - to eliminate clutter in their apt/home. I personally prefer physical media, but it's good to respect others' preferences.
kleinzeit said 4:07AM on 11-26-2008
Hi,
On a side issue. Does anyone know how I can download the mac updates from the supports downloads page from my (connected to a super fast network) PC at work. It always defaults to the PC downloads, and I can't find a way to get the mac update.
Hope you can help.
K
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Chrisitan said 7:52AM on 11-26-2008
Apple should put out an update for Apple TV, Apple TV has the same HDCP issues even with standard definition movies.
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Mo said 2:05AM on 11-26-2008
Um, it does? My TV plays back fine to a Dell Monitor connected via an HDMI-to-DVI adapter (which doesn't support HDCP, obviously).
Myair@me.com said 9:48AM on 11-26-2008
My monitor doesn't play HD Movies and HD TV Shows, I always get the HDCP Error and my HP monitor supports HDCP, I can play Blu-Ray movies on my monitor which requires HDCP, I also have the HDMI - DVI connection.
Ikmal Ezzani said 9:20AM on 11-26-2008
Guys,
Please don't install this yet. Mine automatically update itself. Just for you know. My new alu' MacBook now has this symptom.
- cannot shutdown because it's automatically restart when I try to shutdown
- no longer able to sleep when the lid is closed or using manual sleep
- automatically start when lid was open from a shutdown
This is what I notice since my last update 6 hours back.
I'm really frustrated right now, I'm looking for a solution. Please reply if you know one.
And I'm pretty sure this update cause it since I was using it at the time. After restart, i tried shutting it down. And failed. Everytime.
Now I need to shut down by holding power. This sucks.
I copied my own comment from Engadget
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