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SVI: Apple TV is Losing Momentum
Thursday, July 31st, 2008 at 4:00 PM - by John Martellaro
Apple continues to refer to the Apple TV as a "hobby." Translated that means a "failure." Its time for that to change if Apple really wants a to be involved in the digital living room, according to the Silicon Valley Insider on Friday.
Recently, there have been a flurry of announcements by other companies as they seek to secure the beachhead of the U.S. digital living room. Those include an LG Blu-ray player that also connects to Netflix, a new Dell mini computer with built-in HDMI ports, Verizons FiOS HDTV, the Roku player from Netflix [and the partnership with Microsoft and the Xbox]. Other include direct Internet connections on some Sony Bravia HDTVs so that viewers can watch movies from Sony Entertainment.
"Suddenly, Apple TV has lost most of whatever edge it may have had. It can play iTunes movies, and YouTube videos, and... well, thats about it," Dan Frommer wrote.
It may be that while Apple is seeking to control the user experience, its being too selective, even when it comes to mostly non-competing video sources.
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Moreover, theres a game going on. LG or Netflix would be happy to invite selected sources, read Apple, to be available on their hardware and Apple would also be all too happy to have Netflix sign up with them. Whoever gains the upper hand will have a coveted spot underneath that new HDTV with its limited HDMI inputs. [Assuming that the customer doesnt invest in an A/V HD receiver with multiple HDMI inputs.]
"An Apple TV with an optional Blu-ray drive could replace the DVD player in every living room. An Apple TV without one is a compromise -- there just arent enough movies on iTunes to make digital delivery a feasible, primary option today," Mr. Frommer opined.
TMO notes that TVPredictions made the prediction that Apple TV would be an outright failure. Mr. Frommer proposed that Apple doesnt need to do much to make our viewing experience better and thereby improve the Apple TV chances for success -- it just needs to open up a little more to some additional, key Internet video sources.
Thats not a lot to ask.
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