I guess I won't be seeing the Amazon Prime app on the Apple TV like how Microsoft doesn't have the office products on the iOS devices...... bummer
Only the OP never brought up Wall Street or Amazon's stock or their investors. I think what Viper (and I) notice it that it doesn't matter what is said in a thread - this is your "go to" answer. You have a few of them. This one for Amazon; there's the one questioning why MacRumors considers something a news item; etc
Now don't get me wrong - I don't think you are incorrect about your Wall Street comment. And I think your "beef" with the editorial team here is something you'll probably just have to get over because it's their site and they can post whatever stories they want.
I have heard from a few developers (who do work for Roku Channels) that 2014 is "the" year for AppleTV apps.
It is unknown (at this point) according to them on who is developing, if Apple will be charging to be included or how the process will work. But 2014 seems to be the "year"
Competition is good, but man it's a PITA when all you want to do is watch TV and you have to have Hulu Plus, Amazon Instant Video, Netflix, HBO Go, and apparently multiple set top boxes to facilitate it.
As of yet, the only set top box that can take care of this is AppleTV.
You're welcome to bet against Amazon in the long term and short their stock. I'm not going to, however.
Competition is good, but man it's a PITA when all you want to do is watch TV and you have to have Hulu Plus, Amazon Instant Video, Netflix, HBO Go, and apparently multiple set top boxes to facilitate it.
As of yet, the only set top box that can take care of this is AppleTV.
I guess I don't understand the need for Amazon to have their own hardware when their video player is available on pretty much any platform.
Amazon needs to up their content but they've got a good start/foundation.
When did Apple offer free movies or a subscription for $79 or less a year to view a catalog of content?
Amazon should be more concerned with making a deal with Apple to have PRIME on AppleTV.
Not making something that only so many people will buy.
We can already airplay instant video, which is the only thing the Apple TV lacked, but now it is pretty much perfect
Competition is good, but man it's a PITA when all you want to do is watch TV and you have to have Hulu Plus, Amazon Instant Video, Netflix, HBO Go, and apparently multiple set top boxes to facilitate it.
As of yet, the only set top box that can take care of this is AppleTV.
Yeah only millions of people who buys from them. lol
Correction: Amazon Instant Streaming is not available on TiVo. Only (purchased) downloads. No streaming. And yes that includes the latest Roamio boxes.
My single wishlist for AppleTV now though you would think would be an easy one. Search. Why, in my library of 700+ movies, can I not search for a title. I have to scroll. Yes, I am aware I can hook up a bluetooth keyboard and hit the first letter to jump) but I'm not hooking up a keyboard just for that.
Yeah only millions of people who buys from them. lol
Umm, Amazon makes a profit from products that retailers and resellers sell through their accounts.
Yes they sell kindles, and have prime members, who rent... but I don't think their profit majorities come from that.
Um, I'm confused. Where in this thread have I complained about whether this is newsworthy? Yes I've made those complaints before but what does that have to do with this thread?![]()
wow, everybody is getting in on the streaming set top box market.
They do have a good foundation but if they are releasing hardware in addition to a stand alone app, they'll have to boost their offerings a little.
Also, Apple doesn't offer a subscription to stream movies--but it should be noted that you are not allowed to stream a lot of the best stuff Amazon offers. That $79 is more like the continental breakfast included at a hotel--rather than an all you can eat buffet.
It seems dumb to me. Amazon should take more of a Netflix approach and just try to have its app on as many devices as possible. Netflix originally had its own device designed, but then decided that releasing it would alienate hardware manufactures who might keep its apps off their devices.