11-26-2008, 09:50 PM
From a recent update on TUAW
My question concerns the part that's at the end, in bold:
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.
Here's what Software Update has to say about this update: This update is recommended for owners of MacBook, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro with Mini DisplayPort. The update addresses an issue where some standard definition purchases from the iTunes Store do not play on some external displays.
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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I use my MacBook Pro connected to a 22" Aluminum Apple Display. I occasionally view HD content, footage, videos, etc. It never occurred to me whether or not it can deliver HD content when played through a connected external display. Has this capability been there all along, and by updating Quicktime, I'll lose that option? Is this what ya'll hipster insider types called "crippleware"? When a big evil company places an arbitrary or unwelcome limit on capability, for corporate suck-up reasons? Is Apple intentionally (for some screwy DRM partnership obligation) closing a loop? Making the most current Quicktime Update undesirable for some users?
My question concerns the part that's at the end, in bold:
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.
Here's what Software Update has to say about this update: This update is recommended for owners of MacBook, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro with Mini DisplayPort. The update addresses an issue where some standard definition purchases from the iTunes Store do not play on some external displays.
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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I use my MacBook Pro connected to a 22" Aluminum Apple Display. I occasionally view HD content, footage, videos, etc. It never occurred to me whether or not it can deliver HD content when played through a connected external display. Has this capability been there all along, and by updating Quicktime, I'll lose that option? Is this what ya'll hipster insider types called "crippleware"? When a big evil company places an arbitrary or unwelcome limit on capability, for corporate suck-up reasons? Is Apple intentionally (for some screwy DRM partnership obligation) closing a loop? Making the most current Quicktime Update undesirable for some users?