Well I can understand that point of view for sure. And maybe that view is shared by most. Your words make me think about the content that's really there. Many of the downloads are video TV shows etc. Further, the movies tend to be people-story oriented - I don't see a lot of the 'cinematography' or classics or others than really describe the artform.

And those are the ones I typically save for the best format myself. In addition, I think you have a good point in that with such a tiny screen, the movie is less compelling and so competes with other forms of activity. I find myself reading while listening to iPod music a lot (Other than wife, I don't have any friends.. smile )

All in all, I think you make an excellent point; Maybe it doesn't really effect the big-screen, high-definition, art form at all; It's just an additional market than can be addressed. In some of Disney's Iger speeches recently, that's what he is saying. He sees it as way to get certain content to those that want it, but it doesn't replace the other venues - just as we still have radio around, even more now with satellite radio; One venue can actually feed the other -

I guess Disney is expert at this with the theme park integration, etc. Anyway, I like the points you made...

ken