I'new at this. Just bought a tv episode to try it out. Episode was taking FOREVER to load- actually let it run for over an hour before I gave up in disgust. Of course I did/did't do something right but what ?????

What are yiou trying to view it with?

Trying to buy a tv episode as a trial run. Want to have it on the I- Pad to view. Why does it take so long to load ? Iknow that HD takes more space/ longer so maybe I didn't t see the choice offered ?

I don't think it should have taken that long for one TV episode. You can download an entire movie from iTunes in less than that. First guess is that your wifi connection is slow for some reason. Did you notice any other internet activities being really slow? Try the same download on a different wifi network.

Thanks - I think you hit the nail on the head. Our wi-Riis moderate.
Thanks !