To play 1080p HD video, a 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo or faster processor, 2GB of RAM, and an Intel GMA X4500HD, ATI Radeon HD 2400, or NVIDIA GeForce 8300 GS or better is required.

To play 720p HD video, an iTunes LP, or iTunes Extras, a 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo or faster processor, 1GB of RAM, and an Intel GMA X3000, ATI Radeon X1300, or NVIDIA GeForce 6150 or better is required.

To play standard-definition video from the iTunes Store, an Intel Pentium D or faster processor, 512MB of RAM, and a DirectX 9.0–compatible video card is required.

PC with a 1GHz Intel or AMD processor with support for SSE2 and 512MB of RAM.

A short form displays where you can print a certificate to present in person or email the gift to the recipient.

Select Gift This from the drop-down menu next to the Buy button. To send a specific product, view it on the iTunes Store. You can also compile custom-made playlists and gift those. There are all sorts of other iTunes Store gifts you can send, including apps, movies, and TV shows. This feature isn't limited to songs and albums. If you know someone who likes a particular artist, send them a personal gift.

Gifting songs, albums, apps, and more: If you want to choose a specific item from the iTunes Store instead of giving credit, this method is for you.

You choose a prepaid amount, ranging from $15 to $200. Choosing the amount of credit you buy is the same as for physical gift cards, except that everything is done through the iTunes store. This option allows you to either purchase credit and print a certificate or send the gift via email.

iTunes gift certificates: Select the Send Gift option on the iTunes Store to give an iTunes Gift Certificate.

However, if you're short on time or the person you are giving the card to is a long distance away, this may not be the best method. The cards come in different designs and are preloaded with a set amount of credit, typically $15, $25, $50, $100, or $200.

In addition to buying gift cards from Apple's online service, you can buy gift cards at thousands of retail stores across the country.

Physical iTunes gift cards: This is probably the most popular way people purchase gift credit from the iTunes Store.

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