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Updated Apple TV with 1080p Video Support to Maintain $99 Price Tag

Amazing Iceman said:
That's also true, but considering how much useful the original case is when compared to the SmartCover, I'm hoping they change their mind.

On the other hand, it's a shame having to cover such a beautiful piece of engineering under a vinyl cover.
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I agree. I exclusively used a SmartCover and carried it in a sleeve, and my back was in pretty good shape. The only marks came from the smart cover magnets themselves.

I had iPad 1 with the Apple Case, and it added a lot of weight. I'd give up back protection for the convenience of the smart cover.
 
Dorfdad said:
$39.99 Optional Controller..... BAM!!!!!!!! MEGA BOMB.... Nintendo, Sony, Microsoft just lost the console wars..
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I admire your optimism, but without massive amounts of local storage it's not going too work to well. Nobody wants to sit through a multi-hour download just to get a "console class" game up and running - and then have to do it again every time they switch games.

$4.99 console quality games on the Apple TV
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Unlikely to happen, development costs are massive for AAA games.
 
Luckily my return date on my Apple TV 2 is this week. But only 1080p for the upgrade...blahhhhh! I mean, since I just got my ATV2 for $99 and the current one will be $99, I may as well upgrade to the 2012 version...just an exchange. Just afraid the jailbreak will take a long time...:(
 
Apple TV Update

The BB2 accessory will be a bluetooth remote.

Steve Jobs said that in relation to the tablet market if you see a stylus you've failed so I severely doubt the new accessory will be any kind of ipad stylus.


ATV Wishlist:
-Supports airplay mirroring from Mac desktop
-A software update which brings a proper app store to the Apple TV and replaces the internet menu which is getting crowded with barely useful 'apps'
-keep the existing form factor

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appleguy123 said:
I agree. I exclusively used a SmartCover and carried it in a sleeve, and my back was in pretty good shape. The only marks came from the smart cover magnets themselves.

I had iPad 1 with the Apple Case, and it added a lot of weight. I'd give up back protection for the convenience of the smart cover.
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Please post comments in the correct thread!
 
rcha101 said:
The BB2 accessory will be a bluetooth remote.

Steve Jobs said that in relation to the tablet market if you see a stylus you've failed so I severely doubt the new accessory will be any kind of ipad stylus.
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Wasn't that about the iPhone, where a stylus would be generally terrible? On the iPad, it could give you sketching and handwriting features. It's basically what a 9.7" screen is perfect for. Great for artists and students.

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rcha101 said:
Please post comments in the correct thread!
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We're talking about the B82 accessory. Why wouldn't this be the right thread?
 
rcha101 said:
ATV Wishlist:
-Supports airplay mirroring from Mac desktop
-A software update which brings a proper app store to the Apple TV and replaces the internet menu which is getting crowded with barely useful 'apps'
-keep the existing form factor
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Mine is:

- 1080p
- AppStore
- Physical/analog controller
 
hilala17 said:
This is probably temporary, and by that I mean this product will be discontinued. They're obviously working on the new Apple Television which will eventually replace the Apple TV.
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You are not understanding the market here. These are two DIFFERENT items and always will be. One is a set-top box that is meant to be like a Roku connected to a TV. The other that is speculated to be coming is an actual TV with the set-top box features built-in to it. For those that don't want or need an Apple TV, they obviously will still make a set-top box.
 
appleguy123 said:
I agree. I exclusively used a SmartCover and carried it in a sleeve, and my back was in pretty good shape. The only marks came from the smart cover magnets themselves.

I had iPad 1 with the Apple Case, and it added a lot of weight. I'd give up back protection for the convenience of the smart cover.
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When looking for a case for my iPad 1, I saw lots of cases, and the one that didn't add much thickness to it was the Apple Case. All others made it almost as thick as a netbook.
Even newer cases I have seen wouldn't compare to how functional and slim the Apple Case has been for me.
 
I am only sort of looking forward to a new Apple TV. so far its just been "ok" with very little App's added for it.

How great if the Apple TV could

1- Slingbox receiver
2- Amazon VOD (including Prime) app
3- Vudu App (you think they would add that)
4- EPIX hd app
5- more apps to match all those.
 
Amazing Iceman said:
When looking for a case for my iPad 1, I saw lots of cases, and the one that didn't add much thickness to it was the Apple Case. All others made it almost as thick as a netbook.
Even newer cases I have seen wouldn't compare to how functional and slim the Apple Case has been for me.
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It wasn't the thickness that bothered me, it was the weight. It made the iPad weigh as much as the 11" MacBook Air. When I took it out of the case, I could immediately notice all the weight relieved.

I can't verify it, but I think the iPad 1's back was way more scratch prone(due to the curvature or material used). If I still had the iPad 1, I would definitely be protecting the back.
 
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dkersten said:
This means 1080p video content to the iTunes store. Hope streaming quality is still good
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1080p support on the ATV could simply mean that it now has the ability to play the 1080p video you capture with your iPhone4s. Maybe they added 1080p video capture I the iPad 3 as well.
Allowing it to stream via AirPlay would be excellent.
It doesn't mean they will offer 1080p content on the iTunes store.
 
damir00 said:
I admire your optimism, but without massive amounts of local storage it's not going too work to well. Nobody wants to sit through a multi-hour download just to get a "console class" game up and running - and then have to do it again every time they switch games.



Unlikely to happen, development costs are massive for AAA games.
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Shows how much you know. First of all, people already do download for hours and switch games, myself included. Furthermore, $4.99 AAA games already exist on the market. Dead Space repeatedly drops in price, Rage was free for crying out loud.

That being said, I can see a controller being possible for the iPhone but the iPad is just too large to practically held that way. Unless it would be a plastic overly so you can "feel" where the buttons on the touchscreen are located.
 
DenisAuermann said:
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I will buy it too. It also makes sense, at 39 USD doesnt seem like it'll be a smart cover. The current ones are in the 59-79 range
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Poly covers are $39 in U.S. Maybe you're in a different country though? These obviously refer to US prices.
 
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