Hell yeah. That's what I'm talking about. In time for Lucas to get the first 3 crapfests out of his system, then we will have a holographic 3D representation of a holographic 2d Leia, or something like that. Sweet.
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Hell yeah. That's what I'm talking about. In time for Lucas to get the first 3 crapfests out of his system, then we will have a holographic 3D representation of a holographic 2d Leia, or something like that. Sweet.
the biggest question of all ... will it even support hdmi so i can plug in my BLU RAY PLAYER!
i wouldnt be surprised if apple doesnt allow it and will call it "revolutionary and easy to use - no need to plug any hardware in, you can stream everything from the ITUNES STORE" (more money for apple)
i wouldnt be surprised if apple doesnt allow it and will call it "revolutionary and easy to use - no need to plug any hardware in, you can stream everything from the ITUNES STORE" (more money for apple)
Personally I'm passing on TVs and have gone for a portable projector (700 USD) which gives me almost 100" projection. Why would I even consider going back to a 42" 2000+ dollar thing when $99 gets me the smart box that makes my projector smart?
I think you're right on pricing, no way an Apple product is going be release in any market with 'competitive pricing'. Their business is premium pricing, hence that massive cash pile.
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Hahaha, you're probably on the nose there! Let's see the 'justifications' on this forum for why that's a good idea when the actual product is launched.
I just feel like AppleTV is the best option. TVs don't need to be swapped on a two year cycle as they're just too expensive to buy every two years.
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Right, and again, you're highlighting SOFTWARE benefits. If the main pull of an Apple Television is in a baked-in
TV3's software benefits AND there is still an option of a stand-alone TV3 for around $100, why do we want to buy the Apple Television?If Apple offered the iOS software experience on ANY mobile smart phone hardware, would we all still ONLY choose the iPhone hardware?
If Apple offered the OSX software experience on ANY computer hardware, would we still ONLY choose Apple computer hardware?
That the big catch here. In this particular case, the exact same software would be available separately from the hardware. The exact same software experience would be available on ANY television- including perhaps the one you already own. And this would not be hacintosh-type stuff: Apple ENDORSES running this software on other company's television hardware.
in fact i rather hit a button than talk to my tv, i already have voice control on my xbox and i barely use it because i just cant be bothered after a day at work, i just want to chill and NOT talk for a few hours
I doubt it, LCD with LED is more reliable for displaying lots of data that may be static.
I can't see Apple doing a half-assed job, they would procure customized hardware and get a better deal, provide more features than anyone else on the market when it comes out. Bet on it!
Siri is not going to be a major function in an Apple TV.
Who the hell would want to have to talk to their TV to change the channel or turn up the volume? What about at night when I don't want to wake up my baby? Can I whisper to Siri? I honestly think anyone who thinks a Siri activated TV is a good idea has no clue.
Who the hell would want to have to talk to their TV to change the channel or turn up the volume? What about at night when I don't want to wake up my baby? Can I whisper to Siri? I honestly think anyone who thinks a Siri activated TV is a good idea has no clue.
At first I was going to say that everyone here is under estimating the price of TVs, and they are if you only consider the high-end. But if you consider broad product lines, this is what I found for sizes around 42" for LCD/LED TVs in sales order at J&R, the largest independent retailer in NYC:
1. Sony KDL-40EX523: $739.
2. LG 42LK450: $529.
3. LG 42LK520: $579.
4. Sony KDL-40EX720: $699
5. Samsung LN40D630: $649.
6. Toshiba 40E210U: $470.
7. Sony KDL40BX420: $569.
8. Haier 42": $511
9. Panasonic TC-L42U30: $719.
10. LG42CS570: $700.
Average: $616.40
If you include sets that are sold at Walmart, Costco, Sam'sClub and BJs, prices would probably average lower (along with quality).
Prices do jump considerably once you get to 46" although part of that is because larger sets tend to include more of the high-end lines and have more functionality.
The JVC 47" is $949 and the Sony 46EX720 is $900.
So I think that Apple might have a hard sell even at $1499 unless the set has some substantial unexpected magic to it. And considering the price of a 27" iMac, I actually think it will be priced far higher. One thing that's disturbing to me about the BB survey is that it doesn't mention picture or audio quality nor does it mention connectivity with receivers, etc.
You would rather flip through a guide than say "Siri, what is showing on Fox at 2:30 AM on Tuesday, November 30th, 2012?"? I guess we can agree to disagree then.
http://www.samsung.com/us/video/led-tv
A high end Samsung 40'' cost 1,499. You'd get 2 more inches plus Apple features.
That's the MSRP. Street prices are reasonably discounted (to $1200 in this case, even for this hard-to-find model). Samsung's top-of-the-line 55" 8000-series LED TV has an MSRP of $3,499 but can be had for as little as $1800 online:
http://www.google.com/products/cata...T9qwJK_gsQK_7omvDg&ved=0CG8QxBUwAA#ps-sellers
$1499 would seem to be way too much premium for even an Apple version of a 40" TV. And don't say that their street prices will be much better, because we all know Apple's MAP model doesn't allow that.
I'm waiting for an Apple Television, 55" in size, but if it's more than $2,300 I'll just end up getting a Samsung.
No they wouldn't. They didn't choose plasma for any computer monitor, iPad or phone that they make, why would they choose it for this?
In fact, one of my concerns about an Apple TV is that they'll eliminate most of the color controls and you won't be able to calibrate the set to get the best picture (in the name of simplicity).
I hear you, Mr Steve Ballmar, and no one would buy a fully subsidized phone for $599 either
true, too expensive
Interesting...my first response was that an Apple 42" would probably be priced much higher than $1500, as the above Quotes suggest.(Unless I'm reading them wrong)
But the whole thing is speculation, at best.
(Which is OK, as this is MacRUMORS)
We are not talking about "decent" TVs. We are talking about high end. You get what you pay for. Not including sales or black Friday, Apple will command a high price.
Agreed. I would expect Apple to have an LED or OLED screen. If I were Apple, I would take a loss on the initial offering (go big with OLED) and make it up on App sales.
Maybe if Siri were part of this supposed Apple TV, in conjunction with some people on here's ideas that they use an iPod Touch or something as a remote, they could enable the voice commands to be spoken to the iPod remotely to the TV instead of having to speak loudly and worry about the ambient noise that naturally come from watching TV. Just a thought, I don't know. lol
Apple has had a history of premium prices, but I think they will need to be very careful when entering the TV arena, as even with a mock-up such as this one, $1499 for a 42" is quite steep. Not sure if they'll add 3D or not, but you'd expect Siri would be in there somewhere as a feature as well.
Regardless of how accurate this ends up being when the actual product is eventualy released, there will always be people out there who will buy it no matter what the final feature set and no matter what the price, and will probably wait in line for it as well...
Regardless of how accurate this ends up being when the actual product is eventualy released, there will always be people out there who will buy it no matter what the final feature set and no matter what the price, and will probably wait in line for it as well...