I used to sell big-screen TV's out of a mall store with the tiniest back stockroom. Those things were GIGANTIC compared to big screen TVs today. The fact that we are even discussing this as a real issue is ridiculous.
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Analyst Believes Apple Television Set Already in 'Full Production', Launch Timeframe Unclear
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I used to sell big-screen TV's out of a mall store with the tiniest back stockroom. Those things were GIGANTIC compared to big screen TVs today. The fact that we are even discussing this as a real issue is ridiculous.
These complaints make no sense to me. Apple has actually been much better about providing updates to older hardware than any other products I've ever owned. I think you guys must live in a vacuum where Apple is the only company you're exposed to so when they finally do stop supporting a product with updates, you get all pissy.
I think I would be happy about an iTV...perhaps. What would excite me more is if Apple were able to make some waves in the way the content owners have a stranglehold on their material. It's like they don't really want any of us to watch it?!?
I'm not getting pissy, just making a statement. I'm not complaining that my old apple tv didn't get new features or that my old macbook didn't get mountain lion. I'm just stating facts. My apple tv can be replaced for a $100. A full on television can't.
You wouldn't be pissed if you spend a ton of money on a brand new 60" tv and then be expected to upgrade in 3 years just to make some new iphone or mac feature work on your barely 3 year old tv? I know I would be. I'd rather replace a cheaper $200-300 box than my entire tv.
Which doesn't make sense to me. Wouldn't you want the price to sink so you can buy in cheaper.
Analyst Believes Apple Television Set Already in 'Full Production', Launch Timeframe
Know nothing ANALysts that make up stuff.
These guys trade on speculation.
Apple is at an all time high, how many of these guys are selling????
Know nothing ANALysts that make up stuff.
These guys trade on speculation.
Apple is at an all time high, how many of these guys are selling????
They're waiting until they collect enough nails. Someone keeps taking the nails to the recycling center, so they have to start over.
Just watch it be covered with a plate of shiny reflective glass. Who needs a $1200 mirror for their living room wall!
The 27 inch iMac only needs like 8% to be retina. At the distance a tv typically is its probably already there. It's possible bigger sizes wouldn't need much more to fit the bill.
That said I suspect it is just a dumb display with hdmi that could be used as a tv or a computer monitor. And I would be fine with that. My interests are more in the iTunes store offerings.
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That's not how you get a retina display. Not all things wil have to double
Not everyone has money to waste on a new TV every couple of years. Some people buy them to last 5 or so years. Only buying a new one when there is a problem with the one the currently have.
So tell me, just what features will this over-priced rip-off have? And what will be the price point? Since you seem to be so knowledgeable about Apple's plans
You think it'll be at a price point like Samsung or Panasonic? Companies that know what they are doing. There is very profit in the industry as it is. As others have said. It'll be a bog standard Sharpe/LG/Samsung screen with an Apple logo on the front.
It won't have features. It'll be as bare minimum as they think they can get away with, just like the original iPad, or the crappy graphics options they offer with the 'professional' computers.
This is why I object to Apple making a TV.
Unless they've come up with a way to upgrade the processing unit every few years without replacing the whole thing. Then there's nothing stopping them, and I take back my objection completely.
My current TV can't be upgraded to the current software LG is running that has Netflix and all that. What's the difference?
Sorry, but your complaint makes no sense and I still point out that Apple is better and updating old hardware more than any company I've dealt with (except maybe Canon and their update of the 7D).
I believe he is talking more about the CONTENT then the DELIVERY. I do not expect an actual TV soon but I do expect content deals to be made. Verizon FIOS has already announced in a video what their direction is. I.E. Have a 6 tuner Media Center type DVR (connected to one TV or in a closet) and have tiny STBs like the ATV size to handle the physical connection to the TV. And / or gaming consoles like the XBOX. I believe this is still the most efficient way to delivery the content. In my house I could easily have 3 TVs watching the same show. I think having it delivered to a central box and forward from there is the best. Doesn't mean that is the only option, but would be best in my house with a lot of TVs. I also wish they could organize the DVR recordings by user and not by DVR. Should be able to record the same show for two people but only delete it when the last person has release it.
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Easy...Innovative Packaging!
Apple is known for their awesome product packaging. Seems to me they'd design the TV box in such a way that you can transport it out yourself (perhaps wheels on the bottom or something?).
Apple is known for their awesome product packaging. Seems to me they'd design the TV box in such a way that you can transport it out yourself (perhaps wheels on the bottom or something?).
I hadn't thought of it that way....this sounds great to me as well, although a long way from what we've got.
If all that is true exactly how close would you need to sit to this TV to even see the resolution improvement? Even with a 55" right now at 1080p you have to be fairly close to see any difference over 720p. Would this TV really be noticeably better at normal viewing distances or would it just be sold on hype?