TV really does seem like a nice idea, but I'd like to see how Apple develops it over time. Here's what I'd like to see:
1. DVR - many have suggested this already, and I'm definitely in this camp. (c'mon apple, how much are you making off of tv anyway? make your money in music and movies and leave tv for those who missed an episode or season).
2. Renting movies - Personally, I have little desire now to buy a movie in iTunes, however it would be nice to rent a movie for $2.99 (cheaper than going to the video store). Have the file be 'playable' for a week. At that point, we can rent it again, delete it, or go ahead and buy the movie at Reg. price minus the cost of renting. Imagine how many more movies Apple would sell this way...
3. Have TV feature an iTunes front end where we can purchase content from the couch. (Is this really possible with the minimalist remote without being slow-going?)
4. We've got the power of the internet at our TV, throw in some widgets, wii-channel style. Perhaps find a way to incorporate all of the widgets that have been made for Tiger? This alone could be explosive I think.
If we had these features, I would buy one in two hot seconds, even w/o an hdtv. But right now, there's not much appeal for me.
What do all of you think? Have any more ideas that may not have been mentioned before (that are reasonable)?
Peace,
DCBass
1. DVR - many have suggested this already, and I'm definitely in this camp. (c'mon apple, how much are you making off of tv anyway? make your money in music and movies and leave tv for those who missed an episode or season).
2. Renting movies - Personally, I have little desire now to buy a movie in iTunes, however it would be nice to rent a movie for $2.99 (cheaper than going to the video store). Have the file be 'playable' for a week. At that point, we can rent it again, delete it, or go ahead and buy the movie at Reg. price minus the cost of renting. Imagine how many more movies Apple would sell this way...
3. Have TV feature an iTunes front end where we can purchase content from the couch. (Is this really possible with the minimalist remote without being slow-going?)
4. We've got the power of the internet at our TV, throw in some widgets, wii-channel style. Perhaps find a way to incorporate all of the widgets that have been made for Tiger? This alone could be explosive I think.
If we had these features, I would buy one in two hot seconds, even w/o an hdtv. But right now, there's not much appeal for me.
What do all of you think? Have any more ideas that may not have been mentioned before (that are reasonable)?
Peace,
DCBass