Apple TV's Show Up at Target (Photos)

MacRumors · 06:03 PM

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.

Reverend Wally · Apr 28, 2007, 02:18 AM

Eat your heart out WalMart

Natron · Apr 28, 2007, 02:48 AM

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 · Apr 28, 2007, 03:01 AM

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

mustard · Apr 28, 2007, 03:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EricNau

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 · Apr 28, 2007, 04:10 AM

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

Willis · Apr 28, 2007, 08:08 AM

No expense paid then

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

PCMacUser · Apr 28, 2007, 08:42 AM

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 · Apr 28, 2007, 10:44 AM

Duck and cover.

jessica. · Apr 28, 2007, 11:15 AM

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

TheVille1974 · Apr 28, 2007, 01:05 PM

Apple TV's??? WRONG!

Apple TVs, no apostrophe.

QuarterSwede · Apr 28, 2007, 02:16 PM

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 · Apr 28, 2007, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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.

Are you sure it's not getting sent back?

Natron · Apr 28, 2007, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by QuarterSwede

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 · Apr 28, 2007, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EricNau

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

I pulled it out to take the photo.

uNext · Apr 28, 2007, 05:51 PM

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 · Apr 28, 2007, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by uNext

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 · Apr 28, 2007, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Natron

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 · Apr 28, 2007, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by QuarterSwede

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 · Apr 28, 2007, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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.

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 · Apr 28, 2007, 10:12 PM

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

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

QuarterSwede · Apr 29, 2007, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Natron

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 · Apr 29, 2007, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheVille1974

Apple TV's??? WRONG!

Apple TVs, no apostrophe.

Actually, what's "correct" boils down to a matter of "house style."

Read the section labeled "Apostrophe" in this Guide to Grammer.

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 · Apr 29, 2007, 06:57 PM

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."

lilstewart · Apr 29, 2007, 08:48 PM

Like Walmart, almost.

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

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Natron macrumors member Join Date: Oct 2002	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.

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jessica. macrumors Demi-Goddess Join Date: Feb 2005	Wouldn't it be better if there were a tv hooked up to that?

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uNext Banned Join Date: Aug 2006	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.

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King Kuk macrumors newbie Join Date: Apr 2007	Cool, but.. 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."

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