Comments on: Will There Be an Apple TV Set in Two Years? http://gigaom.com/2009/08/20/will-there-be-an-apple-tv-set-in-two-years/ Thu, 23 May 2013 05:18:18 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Why Subscription TV From Apple Could Shake Cable’s Tree [GigaOM] | www.onjop.com http://gigaom.com/2009/08/20/will-there-be-an-apple-tv-set-in-two-years/#comment-475257 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:07:58 +0000 http://newteevee.com/?p=30250#comment-475257 [...] Things D. NewTeeVee and TheAppleBlog have some interesting input on the possibility today, and have weighed in on the idea before. Here’s why this could be an important new business for Apple, and a [...]

]]> By: USA:Why Subscription TV From Apple Could Shake Cable’s Tree?? « Anil's Blog http://gigaom.com/2009/08/20/will-there-be-an-apple-tv-set-in-two-years/#comment-475256 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:54:06 +0000 http://newteevee.com/?p=30250#comment-475256 [...] D. NewTeeVee and TheAppleBlog have some interesting input on the possibility today, and have weighed in on the idea before. Here’s why this could be an important new business for Apple, and a possible [...]

]]> By: Apple Pitching iTunes TV for $30 a Month | Mac Bargains http://gigaom.com/2009/08/20/will-there-be-an-apple-tv-set-in-two-years/#comment-475255 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 04:00:40 +0000 http://newteevee.com/?p=30250#comment-475255 [...] enough, Gene Munster actually predicted Apple might do something like this, though he predicted 2011 as the launch year. Apple’s [...]

]]> By: Why Subscription TV From Apple Could Shake Cable’s Tree http://gigaom.com/2009/08/20/will-there-be-an-apple-tv-set-in-two-years/#comment-475254 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:01:58 +0000 http://newteevee.com/?p=30250#comment-475254 [...] Things D. NewTeeVee and TheAppleBlog have some interesting input on the possibility today, and have weighed in on the idea before. Here’s why this could be an important new business for Apple, and a [...]

]]> By: Apple Could Launch iTunes Version of TV Everywhere: $30 Per Month for TV http://gigaom.com/2009/08/20/will-there-be-an-apple-tv-set-in-two-years/#comment-475253 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:07:48 +0000 http://newteevee.com/?p=30250#comment-475253 [...] that had been recommended to the company by prolific Apple prognosticator Gene Munster, who recommended in August that Apple charge $30-40 for a sub-library of its TV shows in order to recruit customers [...]

]]> By: Apple Pitching iTunes TV for $30 a Month http://gigaom.com/2009/08/20/will-there-be-an-apple-tv-set-in-two-years/#comment-475252 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:05:43 +0000 http://newteevee.com/?p=30250#comment-475252 [...] enough, Gene Munster actually predicted Apple might do something like this, though he predicted 2011 as the launch year. Apple’s [...]

]]> By: spiffyone http://gigaom.com/2009/08/20/will-there-be-an-apple-tv-set-in-two-years/#comment-475251 Sat, 05 Sep 2009 18:21:38 +0000 http://newteevee.com/?p=30250#comment-475251 I’ve stated it on various other forums:

An AppleTV that is an actual TV is foolish. Apple’s entire business is built around getting people to upgrade, eventually, to new hardware refreshes. The average consumer, on the other hand, expects to have their TV sets for years and not constantly upgrade.

So what’s best for Apple TV?

Apple needs to realize (for real) that Apple TV is part of their iPod line (they list it as such on the Apple website, btw). And what helped cause an explosion of interest in the iPhone/touch platform beyond the first year? The App Store. The App Store has extended the iPhone/touch platform (which is part of the iPod line) to more consumers. Apple can do the same thing with Apple TV. Release an open SDK for free, open up an Apple TV App Store, and let 3rd parties have at it.

Rumors are there’s soon to be a Hulu app on the iPhone/touch, and there are already streaming video applications on that platform. Extend it to AppleTV. And streaming sites won’t be such an issue if they point to links to iTunes where people can buy episodes, movies, etc. in HD (as is done currently with Amazon digital download video rental and purchase links via Hulu). And by opening up an Apple TV app store, there will undoubtedly be games for the device, which are big sellers on the iPhone/touch App Store. Extend the base to new consumers.

]]> By: Greg Smith http://gigaom.com/2009/08/20/will-there-be-an-apple-tv-set-in-two-years/#comment-475250 Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:04:38 +0000 http://newteevee.com/?p=30250#comment-475250 So why wouldn’t apply license the guts of an Apple TV to HW providers. No wires, no mess, no hassles? That is when I get excited.

]]> By: Why an iTunes TV Subscription Service Makes Sense http://gigaom.com/2009/08/20/will-there-be-an-apple-tv-set-in-two-years/#comment-475249 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 04:01:12 +0000 http://newteevee.com/?p=30250#comment-475249 [...] Apple building a monthly television subscription service, like Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster claims? Maybe! Munster also thinks the Mac maker is going to launch a television that wirelessly syncs [...]

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