money.cnn.com — Apple's new TV product, Apple TV, was the fastest-selling product on its Web site, the first time in months that it's been a product other than the iPod. "I think Apple TV is going to be catalyst for margins and I think 2007 is going to be an acceleration in revenue growth," said Munster
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j_belloneJan 18, 2007
That's interesting. Because as far as I know this product isn't even out yet. How do *you* know that its right for you, have you used it? How do *you* know its easier to use than the Xbox 360? I for one don't have the money to throw out $300 on something that seems to have been built from Intel's last generation overstock.
meatmcguffinJan 18, 2007
Why is it stupid?I live in a student house of non-geeks. Hook this up to the main TV in the living room and everyone can share their media. Simple, not stupid.
macparrotJan 18, 2007
slove,I won't disagree that an Xbox 360 set up as a media center would be a better buy. Plus it plays a lot of great games. Does it surprise you that as an accused Apple fanboy I would admit this? Unlike flag and many of the Apple haters, I try to be honest with myself. However as a member of a "niche" platform (as diggers like to remind me so often), I have to wonder why this is such a big deal? Many times what people buy is a much a matter of perception. Consumer A goes into a store wanting something to use to stream content. He sees the Xbox, but either out of ignorance or because he "perceives" it as being primarily a gaming console, doesn't consider it and buys an Apple TV or one of the countless MS based Media Centers. Why? Because he doesn't want a game console.Consumer B goes into the store with the same idea. He knows about his choices because he's spent some time making observations and checking out the facts. He buys either an Xbox to mod as a MC or he buys MSMC or he buys an Apple TV. Why? Because he likes the looks of one over the other, or the ease of use of one over the other, or the cost of one over the other. The point is that it's the consumer's perception of his needs over what might actually be a better fit.I admittingly use and enjoy Apple computers and MP3 players. I prefer them over the competition. I don't have a problem with Windows (hell, I use it 8 hours a day at work) and anyone who uses it and prefers it over the Mac or Linux I say, good for you. Apple's products currently fit my home needs better in my opinion. Sooner or later, that might change and I'll buy something else. Anyone here is welcome to check my posts for anything negative I've said (that wasn't true) about MS and rub it in my face.
loplaJan 18, 2007
LOLOLOL I called this weeks ago. All the MS fanboys going on about how Apple TV is a useless DOA product and I told them they were clueless. Ah, the sweet taste of victory. Never underestimate Jobs you MS weenies, you guys are hopeless. Now.. go listen to your Zune.
Closed AccountJan 18, 2007
Speaking as an Xbox 360 owner and an Apple fan I would like to chime in. I think Microsoft has a great thing on their hands. The movies, while offering a limited library, offers most movies in HD while Apple doesn't (at least not yet). However, Apple allows you to begin viewing a movie while it's downloading (so I believe, I probably shouldn't have posted after all), while xbox marketplace makes you wait until the ENTIRE movie is downloaded. I downloaded Superman Returns in HD from XBL Marketplace last week and it literally took 8 hours. While I was pleased with the quality of the HD movie and the somewhat-convenience of it, I found myself really hoping Apple brings the full experience of true convenience to the consumer sitting on the couch wanting to watch a movie within an hour of purchasing it. If Apple doesn't let you even purchase content via the iTV then I'm sticking with my 360. Otheerwise, Apple will own my tv.
Closed AccountJan 18, 2007
Cobra is right in that mini will do more, being a real computer and all. But the other point is that this ONLY plays Apple media. There are other solutions that play other videos, etc. Why limit one's self to Apple only? (and, BTW, I'm an Apple fanboy, luvin my Macbook Pro)
darcyJan 19, 2007
I can just imagine the reaction on digg if Apple TV and the iPhone were Microsoft product's (of course they wouldn't named that). They would be bashed, laughed at, accused of copying and all the other crap apple fanboys love use in their FUD campaigns.
dogarmsJan 19, 2007
Don't forget, the mini doesn't have 802.11n wireless networking either.... If Apple ever decide to roll out HD content, it'd be mighty difficult to stream them to a tv with only 802.11b/g...
pablodJan 19, 2007
either that or a massive ramping up of iTMS's Television offerings, for example: HD content, posting of shows as soon as they air, and of course, complete network lineups, as opposed to one or two shows from each network. The problem would still be live broadcasts, but if you're not a sports-watcher (which I'm not), it's not that big an issue.