Apple TV's Show Up at Target (Photos)

[MacRumors]

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Skoker submitted these photos of the Apple TV, now at retail Target stores. An earlier report (http://www.macrumors.com/2007/04/20/target-to-carry-apple-tvs/) had indicated that Target would begin offering the Apple TV by the end of this month.

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[Reverend Wally]

Eat your heart out WalMart

[Natron]

The nano display at my store, all dummy units, of course, will be mine the moment it comes down.

No clue what I'll do with it, but it would look pretty cool...somewhere.

[EricNau]

What a lovely display. ...The bundled up cord really completes it.

[mustard]

What a lovely display. ...The bundled up cord really completes it.

It looks like there is still space for a TV needing to be installed.

[qubex]

I am deeply affected by the cosmic significance of this trivia.

[Willis]

No expense paid then :rolleyes:

bit of a naff layout really. ah well, what can you do?

[PCMacUser]

I noticed that Bond and Bond on Queen St in Auckland also have a huge Apple TV display set up at the front entrance. As you walk in, you almost get knocked over by the plasma screen it's hooked up to.

[qubex]

Duck and cover.

[jessica.]

Wouldn't it be better if there were a tv hooked up to that?

[TheVille1974]

Apple TV's??? WRONG!

Apple TVs, no apostrophe.

[QuarterSwede]

I was wondering what was in the display boxes at my store. Although, I thought the set date was for the beginning of May.

[QuarterSwede]

The nano display at my store, all dummy units, of course, will be mine the moment it comes down.

No clue what I'll do with it, but it would look pretty cool...somewhere.
Are you sure it's not getting sent back?

[Natron]

Are you sure it's not getting sent back?

There's always the possibility, but I have never seen any signs or fixtures get sent back. Entire displays are routinely tossed when the item is going away.

Entire furniture displays are pitched when they are no longer carried. Strollers and other infant furniture displays are all trashed. When the Apple Hi-Fi went away, the entire display unit, including the working unit with a video iPod, was tossed (meaning thrown in the compactor and crushed).

Things like that, we certainly aren't allowed to keep, but signs and non-working fixtures are fair game, AKAIK. As for the nano display, the Singing Specialist did ask me if I wanted it when it goes away.

[skoker]

What a lovely display. ...The bundled up cord really completes it.

I pulled it out to take the photo.

[uNext]

This just lowers the overall feeling of mac products.

I remember when you had to exclusively go to a apple store to purchase anything mac.

Now just walking into a store that sells cheap electronics and food
gives you the ability to come out with an awesome mac apple logo infected product? There is something wrong with this picture IMO.

And lets not get startedat how amazing im sure target will have the display setup & the knowledgeable staff with a proper answer to whatever question you may have regarding the product.

[zwida]

I remember when you had to exclusively go to a apple store to purchase anything mac.

When was that? Apple products have been (and are) available at all sorts of electronic retailers. Sure, big chains have had an on-again, off-again relationship to Apple products, but it's harldy the case that Apple stores have been the sole purveyors of Apple products.

[QuarterSwede]

There's always the possibility, but I have never seen any signs or fixtures get sent back. Entire displays are routinely tossed when the item is going away.

Entire furniture displays are pitched when they are no longer carried. Strollers and other infant furniture displays are all trashed. When the Apple Hi-Fi went away, the entire display unit, including the working unit with a video iPod, was tossed (meaning thrown in the compactor and crushed).

Things like that, we certainly aren't allowed to keep, but signs and non-working fixtures are fair game, AKAIK. As for the nano display, the Singing Specialist did ask me if I wanted it when it goes away.
So I assume they chucked the Wii display too (Ours is still wrapped waiting to be sent back). Display strollers and display furniture aren't high dollar stuff so of course they get chucked. The Hi-Fi display was most likely suppose to go back to Apple so that the store gets credited back. Sounds like your store is losing money by not giving certain units back, especially working ones.

[Natron]

So I assume they chucked the Wii display too (Ours is still wrapped waiting to be sent back). Display strollers and display furniture aren't high dollar stuff so of course they get chucked. The Hi-Fi display was most likely suppose to go back to Apple so that the store gets credited back. Sounds like your store is losing money by not giving certain units back, especially working ones.

Well, I did read the e-mail that said to toss it.

The Wii Display is still waiting, since it's supposed to move in-line where the Gamecube unit currently sits.

[thedbp]

This just lowers the overall feeling of mac products.

I remember when you had to exclusively go to a apple store to purchase anything mac.

Now just walking into a store that sells cheap electronics and food
gives you the ability to come out with an awesome mac apple logo infected product? There is something wrong with this picture IMO.

And lets not get startedat how amazing im sure target will have the display setup & the knowledgeable staff with a proper answer to whatever question you may have regarding the product.

That's because you're a silly elitist who stakes your personal identity on what purchases you make. Get over yourself. Its good for Apple. That means its good for Apple's customers.

[djkirsten]

sweet!!! and only for $29.99!!!!!! (says the first picture)






jk, just headphones. but 30 bucks would get me buying 73 of em.

[QuarterSwede]

Well, I did read the e-mail that said to toss it.

The Wii Display is still waiting, since it's supposed to move in-line where the Gamecube unit currently sits.
Ahhh. I was wondering what was going on with that annoying Wii display (it's taking room up in my backroom).

I'm really surprised corporate said to chuck the iPod Hi-Fi display. Oh well, it's not my job to know what the specialist is doing ... I've got enough on my plate daily anyway (Flow Team Key Carrier).

[localoid]

Apple TV's??? WRONG!

Apple TVs, no apostrophe.

Actually, what's "correct" boils down to a matter of "house style (http://andromeda.rutgers.edu/~jlynch/Writing/h.html#house)." ;)

Read the section labeled "Apostrophe" in this Guide to Grammer (http://andromeda.rutgers.edu/~jlynch/Writing/a.html).

The use of the apostrophe isn't as common, but it is used in the real world of publishing. I did some editing on technical documentation and procedures for a government agency not long ago that required the use of apostrophes, etc. I didn't argue the issue or refuse to comply.... (I did want to continue to get paid for my work!)

[King Kuk]

what is target?

"Skoker submitted these photos of the Apple TV, now at retail Target stores. An earlier report had indicated that Target would begin offering the Apple TV by the end of this month."

[mjstew33]

Like Walmart, almost.

It's a store, haha. http://www.target.com/

[Scarpad]

Target always does nice , very clean displays compared to Walmart. Good exposure will hopefully sell more ATV's. I received mine last tuesday, and I just was'nt prepared for how much I would love this thing. It simply rocks, the interface is perfect in it's simplicity, and the encodes I've made with Handbrake in anamorphic mode look simply Stunning, heck even the 640x480 Mpeg 4 encodes look great, just slightly larger and a bit less defined. Thru a shipping Snafu I was sent and billed for 2 devices. I was set to return one but I might just keep it for my Basement HT.

[ortuno2k]

I am deeply affected by the cosmic significance of this trivia.

Couldn't agree with you more.

[Clive At Five]

Like Walmart, almost.

It's a store, haha. http://www.target.com/

Hah, Target is nothing like Wal*Mart. Well, they're both big-box retailers, but Target isn't notorious for "White Trash" -- or any trash, for that matter.

Target is two steps ahead of Wal*Mart, and by far my favorite big-boxer. Unfortunately, I have yet to find a 24-hour Target. Wal*Mart, on the other hand, is a favorite lurking-grounds for my friends and I when we are bored at 2 am.

-Clive

[pilotError]

There's some speculation that Costco now has them as well...

[twoodcc]

looks nice ;)

[mustard]

There's some speculation that Costco now has them as well...

I saw sign-age for the Apple TV at the local Sams Club (Wal*Mart Derivative) but my d*mn 8700 Blackberry doesn't have a camera or I would have taken a pic.

[Eduardo1971]

Like Walmart, almost.

It's a store, haha. http://www.target.com/

But as far as mass retail stores in the U.S.; Target tends be 'hipper' and treats its employees better than walmart.

[mac-er]

This just lowers the overall feeling of mac products.

I remember when you had to exclusively go to a apple store to purchase anything mac.

Now just walking into a store that sells cheap electronics and food
gives you the ability to come out with an awesome mac apple logo infected product? There is something wrong with this picture IMO.

And lets not get startedat how amazing im sure target will have the display setup & the knowledgeable staff with a proper answer to whatever question you may have regarding the product.

Could this be any snobbier of a comment?

My God, it's a product...a piece of plastic and metal. Who cares?

You really need to adjust your priorities in life.

[adamj]

My brother said he saw it at Target today.

[jlewis2k1]

We haven't got this change yet in my store...that would be awesome though. Im sure we will have a revision coming to add it into the ipod/zune/mp3 aisle.

[jmyers0341]

That's because you're a silly elitist who stakes your personal identity on what purchases you make. Get over yourself. Its good for Apple. That means its good for Apple's customers.

I must be an elitist because I cringe at the thought of a person trying to ask a question about ATV and having the Target asshat having no idea what is going on about it at all. Sure. Having underpaid, unmotivated, unknowledgeable asshats peddling Apple branded products gives Apple a great name. We are not elitist, but it is the quality of every aspect of buying Apple products that keep people buying and/or switching over to Apple.

I would bet $20 that the Target guy would not know to tell the person it has to be connected to a 16:9 TV................:confused:

[QuarterSwede]

I must be an elitist because I cringe at the thought of a person trying to ask a question about ATV and having the Target asshat having no idea what is going on about it at all. Sure. Having underpaid, unmotivated, unknowledgeable asshats peddling Apple branded products gives Apple a great name. We are not elitist, but it is the quality of every aspect of buying Apple products that keep people buying and/or switching over to Apple.

I would bet $20 that the Target guy would not know to tell the person it has to be connected to a 16:9 TV................:confused:
It really depends on the time of day you go. If at night, most of the team members you would encounter would be high schoolers and they could care less what you want unfortunately.

Go around 9 or 10 and you'll get great service because that's when more of the higher paid folks are working who know what they are talking about. Plus there are a lot less people shopping and you'll actually be able to find someone to help you.

Regardless of what you may think, Target educates their employees quite well, especially in Electronics. I've actually learned a thing or two about some products by reading the monthly literature they send on them.

[mrat93]

My Target's display is different. It went from old Nano and speakers and a Zune display to the Nano display in the picture (no Zune). The :apple: tv is connected to a TV just displaying ":apple: tv, Changing the way you Watch TV." or something like that.

[tuff1444]

96889

[NightStorm]

Interesting that these units are showing up at stores just one week away from a Macworld keynote where many anticipate the :apple:TV finally getting some much-needed attention...

[tuff1444]

Interesting that these units are showing up at stores just one week away from a Macworld keynote where many anticipate the :apple:TV finally getting some much-needed attention...

I saw the box 2 weeks ago, it was so big you would need two people to pick it up.

[Peace]

What you're seeing is the typical costco case.There's probably 25-50 in there.

[DakotaGuy]

With Sony winning the HD disc war I bet they will go against Apple and make Round 2 of the fight for downloads. The Apple TV is a cool little gadget, but Apple better move fast and make it a lot more attractive or Sony and Microsoft are going to completely steal this market away from them.

[thegman1234]

With Sony winning the HD disc war I bet they will go against Apple and make Round 2 of the fight for downloads. The Apple TV is a cool little gadget, but Apple better move fast and make it a lot more attractive or Sony and Microsoft are going to completely steal this market away from them.

The iPod gives Apple tons of leverage when it comes to things like this. No one is going to want to pay for iPod downloads, and then again for Sony/Microsoft downloads. If you really want something that will play your media on your TV, and you have an iPod, the Apple TV would be the best way to go. Because of this factor, in my opinion it would be hard for Sony or Microsoft, or any company for that matter to steal with market away from Apple.