iPad cannibalizing Apple TV

[v66jack]

iPad 2 allows you to view content on your TV from your iPad with a 30 dollar cable. So why would anyone now buy the Apple TV?

As you can get everything on the iPad, on your TV.

 

[poloponies]

iPad 2 allows you to view content on your TV from your iPad with a 30 dollar cable. So why would anyone now buy the Apple TV?

As you can get everything on the iPad, on your TV.

Because the $99 Apple TV can do it without a $499 iPad attached?

Do I win anything for my answer?

 

[mystikpymp]

Because some people would rather do it wireless. Plus apple Tv is a whole lot more than just viewing your ipad on your tv.

 

[MacDawg]

Wireless convenience

 

[poloponies]

Also, you don't call losing a $99 sale in favor of a $499 one "cannibalizing" you call it an "upsell."

 

[v66jack]

Because the $99 Apple TV can do it without a $499 iPad attached?

Do I win anything for my answer?

Previously if you were going to buy a iPad and Apple TV, now you'll just buy a iPad.

 

[dave420]

Previously if you were going to buy a iPad and Apple TV, now you'll just buy a iPad.

What? I use a $30 cable now to watch content from my iPad on my TV. Nothing has changed though it doesn't mirror whatever is on the screen.

 

[Mac-converted]

iPad 2 allows you to view content on your TV from your iPad with a 30 dollar cable. So why would anyone now buy the Apple TV?

As you can get everything on the iPad, on your TV.

Lets see... a 30 dollar cable, or a 99 Apple TV that is plugged in and won't run out of juice in the middle of a marathon movie watching session.

The answer is....both. I have an Ipad and an Apple tv and find myself watching movies on the apple tv while using the ipad to surf, and answer emails.

 

[Mac-converted]

Because some people would rather do it wireless. Plus apple Tv is a whole lot more than just viewing your ipad on your tv.

Absolutely correct

 

[thetruth1985]

Great idea! I'm gonna sell all 4 of more apple tvs and replace them with 16gb ipads. I guess I should buy an extra just in case I leave the house and someone is watching tv using all the other ipads though...

 

[v66jack]

Lets see... a 30 dollar cable, or a 99 Apple TV that is plugged in and won't run out of juice in the middle of a marathon movie watching session.

The answer is....both. I have an Ipad and an Apple tv and find myself watching movies on the apple tv while using the ipad to surf, and answer emails.

You can charge the iPad at the same time as video mirroring

 

[OneMike]

iPad 2 allows you to view content on your TV from your iPad with a 30 dollar cable. So why would anyone now buy the Apple TV?

As you can get everything on the iPad, on your TV.

iPad has to be hooked up to your TV.

What if someone wants to take the iPad out?