New Apple TV model ?

redman

Hi

Anyone got insight on the potential new Apple TV coming out this week?


Redman

akadesign

In his interview at the D8 it didn't sound too optimistic that they where working on a new Apple TV however Steve Jobs is the master of misdirection.

Some info here

I'd say if it is announced, it probably wont be until the WWDC.

Oafley Jones

There was a rumour going around last week that the next Apple TV would be like an iphone without the screen with storage being in the cloud. No dates given.

fdevine

Rumoured here also....

http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/28/the-next-apple-tv-revealed-cloud-storage-and-iphone-os-on-tap/

Dman001

I reckon it was just a ploy from Jobs to throw people off the scent. A quote from him at D8:

The only way that's going to change is if you tear up the set top box, give it a new UI, and get it in front of consumers in a way they're going to want it.

This is what Apple will do, although they will have to have some subscription plans in place. No one will want to pay $2 per episode to watch their favorite series, it would be much to costly for the consumer.

It also makes the rumored $99 price point of the Next Gen ATV more credible, as Steve says nobody wants to buy a box. This is true to an extent, but I think people would pay for a Set Top Box which is more functional than the conventional boxes.

With Google releasing their Google TV in the upcoming months, I dont think Apple will take this lying down. I wouldn't expect an ATV announcement until September. The rumored iTunes Cloud service will revolve around the device too, although there is talk that it will be announced next week.

redman

thanks all!

kjl

yeah still no divx, with a touch screen os on it, no thanks

I wish apple would just imbrace boxee