So would a phone attached to an iPod.
Or a giant iPod Touch at twice the price.
Oh wait . . .
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Apple Looking to Launch Siri-Enabled Television Set by 2013
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So would a phone attached to an iPod.
Or a giant iPod Touch at twice the price.
Oh wait . . .
Well, I guess the speech recognitions will be not "always on", like it is not on the iPhone 4s actually..
Just the addition of a mic on the remote control would work better than a clumsy headset
Not even, just mics in the TV.
Just the addition of a mic on the remote control would work better than a clumsy headset
Remote? What remote? Steve hated remotes. I would think that the mic would be built into the set, like other Apple products. Just sit back and talk. You could probably get more control and features via an iDevice. But for most people, Siri on the TV could do much of what they need. This is a great idea that's been a long time in coming.
If it was reasonably priced and in the 46'+ range, I'd be all over this. I have a 46' Samsung now that I really want to move it to my bed room, but I'd like to wait until the end of 2012 to replace it. This rumor would fit perfectly with my replacement plan.
The article headline is a lot more authoritative than the content warrants. This is speculation, not certainty.
That said, I'm really curious what this will be like, if it happens. The speculation goes in a million different, mutually-exclusive directions.
That said, I'm really curious what this will be like, if it happens. The speculation goes in a million different, mutually-exclusive directions.
So would a social network for music. Life's easy when you cherry-pick examples, isn't it?
Considering the 27 inch display that they are currently selling is $999, I have a feeling that this TV is going to be at least $2,000. Maybe higher.
I'm with you on this. I'm planning a projector system for my basement home theater, and would love this functionality in a set-top box. Really doubt I'd buy a TV, though, unless they come out with a great projector, too.
Modular?
If the release cycle is like the iPhone and the features are added just as quickly, I could see discarded Apple TVs piling up in landfills rather quickly when everyone wants to upgrade every year or two.
Hopefully the hardware is robust enough, like a Mac, where you can get by for 5 to 7 years between hardware upgrades.
I know it would be uncharacteristic of Apple, but they could make the device modular. After a year or two you can spend a couple hundred for a new module, pop the old one out, Craigslist or toss it, then slide the new one in.
If the release cycle is like the iPhone and the features are added just as quickly, I could see discarded Apple TVs piling up in landfills rather quickly when everyone wants to upgrade every year or two.
Hopefully the hardware is robust enough, like a Mac, where you can get by for 5 to 7 years between hardware upgrades.
I know it would be uncharacteristic of Apple, but they could make the device modular. After a year or two you can spend a couple hundred for a new module, pop the old one out, Craigslist or toss it, then slide the new one in.
Easy, if you want it you have to buy it from Apple and Apple will enter in a new market.
(and since you are here you know how Apple knows to be convincing with our poor, manipulated minds )
Exactly. I've witnessed personally 3 kids who all want to watch different channels all shouting at each other about changing channels.
Good luck
I wish people would learn to start selling their old stuff rather than throwing it in the trash. It is such a waste.
And just about as you are going to reach your climax you shout "Oh God" and it changes over to the Church and Worship channel.
Nice.