With the announcement of the new video-capable iPod, Apple might be able to revolutionize the world of the video download the same way they did for music.
iTunes music stores will soon start selling video also. Following a deal with ABC/Disney they will start offering episode of "Desperate Housewives" and "Lost," among other content, for only $1.99 per episode. Video can be watched either on the iPod 2.5-inch screen or on a computer.
Hopefully, anime releasers both in Japan an in North America will seize this opportunity to make their product available online at a reasonable cost. It is clear that this is the only way to fight piracy and illegal downloads.
If you want more details you can check those articles:
www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr/new_media/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1001304647
www.cnn.com/2005/TECH/ptech/10/12/apple.video.ipod.ap/index.html?section=cnn_topstories
Update (05/10/14): iTunes v. 6 is already available and the music store is already selling lots of video clips and some Pixar's short movies. The only downside to this is that the resolution is rather small. It is really made for the iPod screen. But at least the idea of downloading video for a small fee is put in practice. Eventually they could offer higher resolution video for a bigger price.
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