informationweek.com— Analysts believe that Apple are set to release a set-top box, utilizing Front Row technology, creating a potential 'TiVo Killer'.
Jun 30, 2006View in Crawl 4
I really hope for a TV addition to the front row interface. Media Center makes me cry... But I don't understand how something like this would stand next to iTunes' TV / videos sales. It's like they're going to compete with itself and make buying shows through iTunes complete useless. I would really love something along the lines of the SlingBox for my MacBookPro.
Oh, look! Yet another clueless prat on Wall Street pulls something out of his ass, and it gets reported as if it were for real.Speculation isn't news, people!-jcr
I really can't see this happening. I think apple is commited to the pay to download plan. Plus a "Tivo Killer" would require cooperation from cable companies. I think Apple has all ready given up on working with them.
mbourgonJun 30, 2006
> Unfortunately, they also have the same low level of marketshare.Yup. Just like BMW, Mercedes, Sunfire Speakers, etc.
shelbymeJul 1, 2006
kind of old news... we have been hearing about this for a long time. i like it though and if one came out i would be the first on the list!
flipedJul 1, 2006
But then again.. many people that use iPods have pirated music on it and have never purchased a single song from iTunes
outlanderbzJul 1, 2006
just get the one your cable or Sat provider offer, its cheaper and does the same thing
mp3dogJul 1, 2006
This is all pure speculation. NO DIGG!
ochaJul 1, 2006
I really hope for a TV addition to the front row interface. Media Center makes me cry... But I don't understand how something like this would stand next to iTunes' TV / videos sales. It's like they're going to compete with itself and make buying shows through iTunes complete useless. I would really love something along the lines of the SlingBox for my MacBookPro.
nsresponderJul 1, 2006
Oh, look! Yet another clueless prat on Wall Street pulls something out of his ass, and it gets reported as if it were for real.Speculation isn't news, people!-jcr
lou2005Jul 1, 2006
I really can't see this happening. I think apple is commited to the pay to download plan. Plus a "Tivo Killer" would require cooperation from cable companies. I think Apple has all ready given up on working with them.
bbxboyJul 1, 2006
I heard from somewhere that it's going to be called an iBox and that Front Row is being rebranded iMedia.