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Microsoft, U.K. Retailer Tesco Team on 'Virtual DVD' Service

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on September 9, 2009 - 12:06pm.
London - Microsoft (NASD: MSFT) announced on Wednesday that it has partnered with U.K. retail chain Tesco on a new "Virtual DVD" service, that will allow Tesco customers who purchase DVD and Blu-ray movies to download a digital copy to their computers. The digital copies will have "a similar level of video quality, interactivity and bonus content" as the hard copy, in addition to network-connected features like auto-updated trailers, viewing parties with online chat, MP3s, ringtones and networked games.

tags: Video | Microsoft | Movies | DVD | Retail | Tesco | Virtual DVD |

U.K. Supermarket Chain Tesco Plans MP3 Store

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on April 15, 2008 - 12:29pm.

London - U.K. supermarket chain Tesco on Tuesday announced plans to abandon its current Windows Media-based service and launch an MP3 store in May. Tesco Digital will initially offer 3.3 million variably-priced tracks -- 1.6 million of which will be in MP3 format -- and plans to offer all tracks in MP3 format by the end of the year. The site will also offer over 100 free online games, and eventually expand to include downloadable TV shows and movies, as well as paid game downloads.

tags: Games | TV | Music | Movies | DRM | Retail | Tesco |

U.K. Supermarket Chain Tesco to Launch Digital Music Store

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on November 11, 2004 - 4:18am.
London -- Tesco, a supermarket chain based in the U.K., announced on Monday that it plans to take on Apple and launch yet another music download service in the U.K. The company said its new service, which will offer more than half a million songs from major labels and independents at $1.49 (79 pence) apiece, would be compatible with more than 70 different music players, including Microsoft's Windows Media. Tesco said it planned to use its retail history to get a leg up in the increasingly crowded U.K. music download market. "The iPod may have 50 percent of the music player market, but I don't think it will stay that way," said Jon Higgins, head of e-commerce development at Tesco. The service will be run by Cable & Wireless Plc, a U.K.-based telecommunications firm, and cover both the U.K. and Ireland, Tesco said.
tags: Music | New | Digital Music Store | Supermarket | Tesco |

U.K. Supermarket Chain Tesco to Launch Digital Music Store

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on November 8, 2004 - 7:33am.
London -- Tesco, a supermarket chain based in the U.K., announced on Monday that it plans to take on Apple and launch yet another music download service in the U.K. The company said its new service, which will offer more than half a million songs from major labels and independents at $1.49 (79 pence) apiece, would be compatible with more than 70 different music players, including Microsoft's Windows Media. Tesco said it planned to use its retail history to get a leg up in the increasingly crowded U.K. music download market. "The iPod may have 50 percent of the music player market, but I don't think it will stay that way," said Jon Higgins, head of e-commerce development at Tesco. The service will be run by Cable & Wireless Plc, a U.K.-based telecommunications firm, and cover both the U.K. and Ireland, Tesco said.
tags: U.K | Digital Music | Supermarket | Tesco |