Apple TV download time vs. Amazon Video on Demand download time

When I rent an HD TV program from Amazon, it is ready to watch almost instantly.
When I rent an HD TV program from Apple TV, it takes a few hours to download the program. I know everyone else has this time problem.
My question is why is it that Amazon can get the program to you instantly but Apple TV takes a few hours.
By the way, I still would rather watch the show on the Apple TV than the show from Amazon on my Sony Blu Ray. It is a better picture. But what is Amazon's secret here and why can't Apple TV do it in the same time?
Thanks,
Mike

I have no problem renting from iTunes on Apple TV, they start after 5 seconds. What is your internet speed (speedtest.net)
I can't comment on Amazon as the service is not offered here, but I do know Netflix uses a different system (adapts based on your connection, streams instantly regardless). So maybe it's a similar thing here.

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