Comments on: Apple TV Gets Bad Rep. for Quality – Another Version Coming Soon?

By: Evan

Evan — Fri, 06 Apr 2007 16:57:48 +0000

Apple TV and similar devices are going to open the door to indepenent content creators--video podcasters, indie fimmakers, etc. HungryFlix.com is already offering movie downloads for Apple TV. This is an exciting development. Big media better make the turn quickly.

By: Ryan

Ryan — Fri, 06 Apr 2007 12:54:58 +0000

@Martin: The cable companies really seem to be falling behind when it comes to delivering media online…and I think that will ultimately be their downfall as you mentioned. Apple is bringing things from the Internet on to your TV, and with all of the great content popping up online there is no doubt that people will want their TV’s to be hooked up to a PC.

@pdedecker: I agree 100%! I can’t remember the last major device that I bought when it first came out, I guess it would be the original Xbox. If you just wait awhile after all the hype wears off you’ll end up with a better product that has less bugs and it will probably cost you less. Typically I wait at least 6 months to dip my hands in something new.

By: pdedecker

pdedecker — Fri, 06 Apr 2007 12:02:38 +0000

As Charlie White says: “Never buy anything 1.0.”

By: Martin

Martin — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 21:32:35 +0000

edit:
meant to link to the article:
[advancedmediacommittee.typepad.com]

By: Martin

Martin — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 21:29:27 +0000

I wonder if, like the AAC “upgrade” for 30 cents a song, they will offer some sort of HD upgrade for video content. That would be fantastic — and set an excellent precedent.

I am a little under-whelmed by the current status of the Apple TV. However, when I consider what this means (long term) I am completely floored. I mean, this little box (and the others to follow) could completely disrupt the cable industry. All those billions of dollars we pay to Comcast and Time Warner (etc.) may windup in Apple’s pockets.

I was doign some reaserch on the coming transition, and read Shelly Palmer’s explanation of “ver the top” delivery. When I consider it’s implications, which are huge — it’s pretty mind-blowing.

Martin