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iPad Disconnect Could Prove Costly For Media, Advertisers

With Apple's iTunes ranked third in top premium online video service behind Hulu and Netflix across all devices (TV, PC, and game console smartphones), entertainment and news producers have at least made their standard fare available to the Apple faithful, according to Parks Associates.

From the article, "iPad Disconnect Could Prove Costly For Media, Advertisers" by Diane Mermigas

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