CNN: Apple to start making TVs, report says

[Zaap]

Something that Apple could do, whether or not it is feasible doesn't matter, it is something that they could do that few others could, would be a complete bottom up rethink and redesign of how we get content and interact with said content on those systems. Imagine an Apple designed cable box, one that is easy to use, and doesn't blow. Integrated into the rest of the ecosystem, you could take that same content and watch it on any iDevice (remember that post-iCloud that includes your iMac/MacBook now). It isn't about building an AppleTV into an Apple TV, it would be about a complete overhaul of the cable industry, not unlike how they changed the music and cellular industries.

Agree, this makes sense and is more along the line of where Apple could do something truly game-changing.

 

[alent1234]

With the basic concept of a TV, pretty much nothing. It is a dumb display that shows content, aside from spec bumps (better backlighting or viewing angles or resolution) there isn't a whole lot to do there.

Something that Apple could do, whether or not it is feasible doesn't matter, it is something that they could do that few others could, would be a complete bottom up rethink and redesign of how we get content and interact with said content on those systems. Imagine an Apple designed cable box, one that is easy to use, and doesn't blow. Integrated into the rest of the ecosystem, you could take that same content and watch it on any iDevice (remember that post-iCloud that includes your iMac/MacBook now). It isn't about building an AppleTV into an Apple TV, it would be about a complete overhaul of the cable industry, not unlike how they changed the music and cellular industries.

More digital sales of music, more buying songs instead of albums, and the slow abolishing of DRM on their music. For the cellular industry, they have helped to take at least some of the power away from the carriers, and made the updating process so much easier. Plus the explosion of data use that (hopefully) will lead to more positive change for the customers.

I don't think that they will do it though. Cable seems to be entrenched in a way that not even cell phones were, with just one provider in a lot of areas, and best case scenario, maybe 2-3 in highly populated areas.

believe it or not something like $30 or so of a basic cable bill goes to the content makers. what happens is that a lot of channels are owned by the same company that sells bundles.

even netflix can't change the industry because their selection sucks and by the time they buy up all the rights we will be at the price of cable but with an extra internet bill tacked on

 

[Spicedaddy]

With the basic concept of a TV, pretty much nothing. It is a dumb display that shows content, aside from spec bumps (better backlighting or viewing angles or resolution) there isn't a whole lot to do there.

Something that Apple could do, whether or not it is feasible doesn't matter, it is something that they could do that few others could, would be a complete bottom up rethink and redesign of how we get content and interact with said content on those systems. Imagine an Apple designed cable box, one that is easy to use, and doesn't blow. Integrated into the rest of the ecosystem, you could take that same content and watch it on any iDevice (remember that post-iCloud that includes your iMac/MacBook now). It isn't about building an AppleTV into an Apple TV, it would be about a complete overhaul of the cable industry, not unlike how they changed the music and cellular industries.

More digital sales of music, more buying songs instead of albums, and the slow abolishing of DRM on their music. For the cellular industry, they have helped to take at least some of the power away from the carriers, and made the updating process so much easier. Plus the explosion of data use that (hopefully) will lead to more positive change for the customers.

I don't think that they will do it though. Cable seems to be entrenched in a way that not even cell phones were, with just one provider in a lot of areas, and best case scenario, maybe 2-3 in highly populated areas.

This is what I hope happens. Of all the monthly service I pay for, cable TV is the one that bothers me the most. I have 20 "pick the ones you want" channels for 23$, that's alright. The problem is the "basic package" you're obligated to have, which are mostly OTA channels and crap I never watch. In the end the bill is close to 50$ and more than half of it is for useless stuff...

 

[Red Squirrel]

lol Apple making TVs, so will it only work with specific channels that only they approve of?

It will cost 3 times as much as a TV that is twice the size and has more features, yet fanbois will still buy them. They are in an awesome situation really. They can make stupidly expensive products, make people think it's the first of it's kind, and people flock over to buy them.

 

[endlessmike133]

^ In other words he can't answer the question without revealing himself a typical know-nothing fanboi.

lawls

Of course I can't answer the question, and you can't either; that's not neither of our jobs...it's Apple's.

All I'm saying is that they revolutionized AIO PC's and Smartphones, I wouldn't be surprised to see them to the same to TVs.

 

[MotionMan]

lol Apple making TVs, so will it only work with specific channels that only they approve of?

It will cost 3 times as much as a TV that is twice the size and has more features, yet fanbois will still buy them. They are in an awesome situation really. They can make stupidly expensive products, make people think it's the first of it's kind, and people flock over to buy them.

Quoted for posterity.

Bold prediction. Do you see any earthquakes in our future, too?

MotionMan