I've been a longtime reader of the boards but haven't posted until now - but I've been talking with David about a story I'm interested in and wanted to see if anyone has thoughts on Apple's potential entrance into the TV space (beyond just the existing Apple TV product). There have been lots of rumors of Apple releasing an LCD (Apple Insider got word it'll be a 55-inch for approximately $2000), and even some speculation as to what it could look like.
One analyst (who is also obviously saying this for attention) went so far as to say "Don't Buy a TV, Apple Is Working on Something Big" and that it's "the biggest thing in consumer electronics since the smartphone came up" on CNBC recently.
So... I had a few questions in case anyone has thoughts they could share on this:
1. Is there really an opportunity for Apple to come in and do something radically new or different in the TV space? Could Apple really grab market share (or, hell, even dominate) as it has in the mobile and tablet spaces?
2. What do you think Apple's iTV could really do to differentiate it from the others? Steve Jobs said he "cracked it" -- meaning, he knew how to make a TV that adds substantial new value. What could that be?
3. Would you have any interest in it? Obviously, bang for your buck, it's not going to compete -- but in terms of all the other things Apple does well, would you have any interest in a TV from Apple?
4. What would it take for you to buy one?
I appreciate any thoughts on this - I'm just as stumped and curious about it as many folks.
One analyst (who is also obviously saying this for attention) went so far as to say "Don't Buy a TV, Apple Is Working on Something Big" and that it's "the biggest thing in consumer electronics since the smartphone came up" on CNBC recently.
So... I had a few questions in case anyone has thoughts they could share on this:
1. Is there really an opportunity for Apple to come in and do something radically new or different in the TV space? Could Apple really grab market share (or, hell, even dominate) as it has in the mobile and tablet spaces?
2. What do you think Apple's iTV could really do to differentiate it from the others? Steve Jobs said he "cracked it" -- meaning, he knew how to make a TV that adds substantial new value. What could that be?
3. Would you have any interest in it? Obviously, bang for your buck, it's not going to compete -- but in terms of all the other things Apple does well, would you have any interest in a TV from Apple?
4. What would it take for you to buy one?
I appreciate any thoughts on this - I'm just as stumped and curious about it as many folks.