Itunes HD Movies not compatible on non-HDCP displays, should automatically play in SD mode.

Why don't itunes HD movies play in SD when a monitor is not compatible instead of just throwing out an error message about the computer must have a built in display or it must be connected to a display that supports HDCP. I've bought many itunes movies in HD which work on my IPAD, but they won't work on my Windows 7 desktop monitor due to the error message given. We pay itunes lots of money for movies (more for HD), so itunes should have something in place to allow for HD movies to be viewed in SD when the situation dictates. I might be purchasing a new monitor soon with HDCP, but that shouldn't be the solution.

Reply to myself.....
I found that Amazon have addressed this issue as they state with regards to non-HDCP issues........
If you've purchased HD content, but your device, connectors, or setup don't meet content protection requirements, we'll deliver that video in Standard Definition (SD) and let you know you're receiving the SD version instead of the HD version.
Pity Apple couldn't do what Amazon do!!!

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