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Wal-Mart launches video download service to rival Apple

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 6 (Xinhua) -- Wal-Mart, the world's biggest retailer, on Tuesday launched a web-based video download service in the United States, using its market clout to boast the delivery of online entertainment content at cheaper prices to U.S. families.

The company said its service will offer more than 3,000 movie and TV titles from Hollywood studios and networks, making it a major competitor to rival offerings from established online services like Apple's iTunes.

The Wal-Mart online service, using Hewlett-Packard technology, will enable customers to download movies and TV shows directly to their personal computers for ...

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