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TUAW says "Is the Apple TV being replaced?"
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Or how about Apple Air EVERYTHING instead of TV?
TV, Music, Pictures, Airport, Hard drive all in one.
Why not throw in a computer too?This would then mean there will be 'fire sales' of the current ones?
This kind of fits with the talk about the "brick" and a couple of pictures I've seen with the new macbook besides a wireless black device about half the size of apple t.v. Maybe with the launch of the new macbooks they are combining the apple tv and the time capsule to make an all in one hub which wireless connects to everything. This would make sense, as both devices probably arn't selling that well, they are always trying to simplify, why not chuck one more device out.
I guess the only problem would be connecting a printer that's not wireless, you
wouldn't want to have your printing siting beside you t.v.
Would be good to see an overhaul of the time machine anyway, I was going to buy one when i get the new macbooks (when they finally come out), but the feedback on the apple website and other places is horrible. They need to assure me it's gunna be as smooth as the rest of their products before I pay the premium.
I guess the only problem would be connecting a printer that's not wireless, you
wouldn't want to have your printing siting beside you t.v.
Would be good to see an overhaul of the time machine anyway, I was going to buy one when i get the new macbooks (when they finally come out), but the feedback on the apple website and other places is horrible. They need to assure me it's gunna be as smooth as the rest of their products before I pay the premium.
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Steve has often stuck to "appleTV is a hobby". A refresh might be there, and probably is. A few points:
1. AppleTV did not get a software update with iTunes 8
2. AppleTV cannot purchase HD Television shows directly.
An update to go 1080p would be great, I'm not sure if that would require a hardware update. A larger storage/external storage solution would be great. An optical drive for DVD/BluRay support would be a logical direction eventually- a one step solution for most entertainment needs- with iTunes store support and rentals.
Although a random anonymous email still is suspicious to me. Anyone else hear anything?
Steve has often stuck to "appleTV is a hobby". A refresh might be there, and probably is. A few points:
1. AppleTV did not get a software update with iTunes 8
2. AppleTV cannot purchase HD Television shows directly.
An update to go 1080p would be great, I'm not sure if that would require a hardware update. A larger storage/external storage solution would be great. An optical drive for DVD/BluRay support would be a logical direction eventually- a one step solution for most entertainment needs- with iTunes store support and rentals.
Although a random anonymous email still is suspicious to me. Anyone else hear anything?
I am seriously glad I saw this. I have a couple of Wally World gift cards burning a hole in my pocket and was thinking about getting an AppleTV this afternoon. I'll wait now.
Damn, I've been building up my iTunes collection somewhat in the hopes that when I get my own place I can hook up anTV and stream all them lovely files.
Hope it's not true, or that they're replacing it with something better.
Yeah, I hope Apple TV and Mac Mini get improved.
I'm not an authorized reseller, but I'll give you the info that is causing this rumor.
Dear Valued Apple Reseller,
As you know, Apple's applicable Policies and Practices, including changes and additional requirements that Apple may have in connection with those, apply to you under the Apple Authorized Reseller Program. At this time, Apple would like to inform you of an additional important requirement pursuant to the Policies and Practices regarding the removal and disposal of certain Apple TV fixtures.
This communication serves as official notice of the requirement, pursuant to the Policies and Practices, that you remove the Apple TV fixtures produced by Apple no later than 5pm local time on September 30, 2008. You will be required to destroy the specific fixture appearing in the picture below. Apple's licensing rights to the images referenced here expires at the end of this month. Continued display of the images may lead to legal action by the licensor.
While the terms of your Apple Authorized Reseller Agreement and the Policies and Practices require your compliance with this notice, in this case, Apple would prefer to receive an email confirmation of your compliance with this request no later than 5PM local time on September 30, 2008.
You may send the confirmation email to: channelpromo@apple.com and your Apple Account Executive.
You may remove the Apple TV unit in order to keep this operational at your demonstration station. As a reminder, please note that all Apple TV demonstration loops were to be deleted no later than July 30, 2008.
Once again, you must comply with the requirements in this letter and complete these actions no later than 5PM local time on September 30, 2008. Failure to comply with the instructions above may result in termination from the Apple Authorized Reseller Program. We would like to help you avoid that so please send the requested confirmation on or before the stated deadline.
Please remember that this letter and its contents are Confidential Information of Apple under the terms of your Apple Authorized Reseller Agreement and shall be maintained as required under those terms.
We appreciate your compliance with this requirement.
Sincerely,
Apple Channel Sales
Apple Inc.
Dear Valued Apple Reseller,
As you know, Apple's applicable Policies and Practices, including changes and additional requirements that Apple may have in connection with those, apply to you under the Apple Authorized Reseller Program. At this time, Apple would like to inform you of an additional important requirement pursuant to the Policies and Practices regarding the removal and disposal of certain Apple TV fixtures.
This communication serves as official notice of the requirement, pursuant to the Policies and Practices, that you remove the Apple TV fixtures produced by Apple no later than 5pm local time on September 30, 2008. You will be required to destroy the specific fixture appearing in the picture below. Apple's licensing rights to the images referenced here expires at the end of this month. Continued display of the images may lead to legal action by the licensor.
While the terms of your Apple Authorized Reseller Agreement and the Policies and Practices require your compliance with this notice, in this case, Apple would prefer to receive an email confirmation of your compliance with this request no later than 5PM local time on September 30, 2008.
You may send the confirmation email to: channelpromo@apple.com and your Apple Account Executive.
You may remove the Apple TV unit in order to keep this operational at your demonstration station. As a reminder, please note that all Apple TV demonstration loops were to be deleted no later than July 30, 2008.
Once again, you must comply with the requirements in this letter and complete these actions no later than 5PM local time on September 30, 2008. Failure to comply with the instructions above may result in termination from the Apple Authorized Reseller Program. We would like to help you avoid that so please send the requested confirmation on or before the stated deadline.
Please remember that this letter and its contents are Confidential Information of Apple under the terms of your Apple Authorized Reseller Agreement and shall be maintained as required under those terms.
We appreciate your compliance with this requirement.
Sincerely,
Apple Channel Sales
Apple Inc.
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Whatever a new device would be called, I hope it has a fuller implementation of h.264 profiles and can handle higher bitrates and resolutions.
I had to sell on my Apple TV because couldn't playback h.264 files at close to blu-ray standard.
I had to sell on my Apple TV because couldn't playback h.264 files at close to blu-ray standard.
I wouldnt be surprised if the Apple TV gets rebuilt with more RAM, a dual-core Atom processor and a GeForce 8200m/9300m graphics card, then uses a SATA 2.5" disk drive.
I guess with all that they could sell 1080p content then too.
I guess with all that they could sell 1080p content then too.
Thanks for posting that. It looks like the photos used in the ad are the ones featured in the original
tv video. The use of those photos were the target of a lawsuit against Apple for unauthorized use. Apparently, Apple settled by buying the rights to those photos, rights which will expire on Sept. 30. Apple is in fact allowing the
tv unit to remain. They simply want the collateral to be destroyed.So this rumor is nothing more than a misunderstanding and some wishful thinking.
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The new Mini and AppleTV will share common parts. Just like the Aluminum MacBook family.
The new Mini and AppleTV will share common parts. Just like the Aluminum MacBook family.
I'd love to see a new Apple TV with Slingbox-like capability, allowing you to watch your cable tv or satellite locally and remotely thru iTunes. The new Apple TV would contain a live program guide, and include "Genius" that would make suggestions on what tv shows to watch based on your viewing habits. Plus, the usual features like built-in hard drive (w/ eSATA port on back), integrated iTunes store, movie rentals, etc.
i just dont see the concept of the tv going away.. "hobby" or not... apple has just put way to much effort and such establishing itunes as the place to get your movies, shows and music... therefore they need something to output those special files onto your tv.. which is where most of us still prefer to watch.
hopefully it is a mini/tv combination- power of mini with easy tv viewing oftv...
what still perplexes me is the lack of blue-ray.. apple supported it.. and even if its the last media for movies and even if that doesnt happen for 5yrs or more... wouldnt having antv with blueray make it an even easier decision for consumers to want to buy the tv? thus introducing them to the ease and future of downloading everything...
i understand they want to push the future forward but blue ray is still "new" and at best we will have a few years of transitioning... so why not transition with the technology if it means grabbing future customers??
the downside to blue ray intv??? well this is apple, so that means a $1500 tv!!!
tv going away.. "hobby" or not... apple has just put way to much effort and such establishing itunes as the place to get your movies, shows and music... therefore they need something to output those special files onto your tv.. which is where most of us still prefer to watch.hopefully it is a mini/tv combination- power of mini with easy tv viewing of
tv...what still perplexes me is the lack of blue-ray.. apple supported it.. and even if its the last media for movies and even if that doesnt happen for 5yrs or more... wouldnt having an
tv with blueray make it an even easier decision for consumers to want to buy the tv? thus introducing them to the ease and future of downloading everything...i understand they want to push the future forward but blue ray is still "new" and at best we will have a few years of transitioning... so why not transition with the technology if it means grabbing future customers??
the downside to blue ray in
tv??? well this is apple, so that means a $1500 tv!!! 
uuuum... i work at a apple reseller store in PR and we haven't heard or been told of anything like this.
what still perplexes me is the lack of blue-ray.. apple supported it.. and even if its the last media for movies and even if that doesnt happen for 5yrs or more... wouldnt having an
i understand they want to push the future forward but blue ray is still "new" and at best we will have a few years of transitioning... so why not transition with the technology if it means grabbing future customers??
the downside to blue ray in
Well, aside from this rumor being shown to be a misunderstanding
tv is not being discontinued I'll address your BluRay comment.Although BluRay won the format war against HD-DVD, that war went on for too long and it's becoming apparent that both will lose in the end as a media format. Adoption has been slow and digital online distribution is beginning to take hold.
Most people are happy with their DVD collection. Without the online features of BluRay 2.0 being heavily advertised, the majority of consumers can't see the benefit and aren't adopting the technology with the critical mass that is needed to make it a success. By the time 2.0 is finalized and the prices come down enough to satisfy the broader market, digital distribution will already be in people's homes with devices that are quite inexpensive to make.
I'm skipping BluRay and have gone straight to
tv and I can see many people doing the same.If anything, the next
tv will be a refresh with a bigger HDD and a more attractive price.