I finally got access to the US version of iTunes. See, the Norwegian version is a limited one that lacks all the tv shows, all the movies and some of the music. The major Networks have, of course, made sure that Apple geo-blocks its content so that only American viewers can access its online content. Kinda self-explanatory, really, when you think about it. If all the content was accessible to everyone at all times, they Networks – or the owners of the content – wouldn´t be able to
1. Sell Desperate Housewives to foreign tv stations.
2. Make revenue from The Wire dvd box sets.
Anyway – last night I managed to trick my iTunes into thinking that I´m American, or at least reside in the US. After Googling for a few minutes, I found the following about obtaining a US version of iTunes:
1. Get a US mailing address. Easy. After living in Baltimore for five years, I had plenty of streets past to choose from.
2. Order an iTunes gift certificate from eBay. Also simple. The only thing I had to do was to connect my eBay and PayPal accounts. Six hours later, the gift code was in my inbox.
3. Create a new iTunes account. Make sure to change the country settings to US and don´t forget to register your newly obtained US address.
4. When asked for payment options, choose “none”.
5. Enter your gift code and your in.
6. Right now, I´m watching episode 1 of The Wire´s fifth and final season.
7. Earlier today, I bought an Apple TV to be shipped to AngerHangover who´s bringing it across the ocean (cheaper to buy it in the US. I save 35 percent).
1 Comment
August 27, 2008 at 8:27 pm
You are such a resourceful lady!
I am going to have such Apple Components Envy when I see the set-up in your new place.