“Operators must view the new Apple TV box as a platform and not a single product. Already, Apple offers on demand TV downloads at slightly below standard definition broadcast quality. The version 1 Apple TV box hardware is capable of HDTV quality complete with HDMI output: it must be a matter of time before HD is available through the Apple iTunes store,” Ian Fogg blogs for JupiterResearch.
“Even worse news for operators is that it is becoming increasingly clear that the Apple TV box is both flexible and powerful. Mossberg reports it runs a cut down version of Apple’s Mac OS X. Initial disassembly by an enthusiast website indicates that the hardware is little different from a low end laptop: an Intel ULV Pentium M CPU running at up to 1Ghz; 256Mb main memory; Nvidia Go7300 3D graphics with 64Mb dedicated graphics RAM; 2.5 inch hard drive; and an Intel 945G chipset. On that hardware, Apple does not need to cut back OS X very much, and could enable most of OS X’s features, if Apple saw a customer benefit,” Fogg writes.
Fogg writes, “What this means is that Apple has the capability to extend the feature set pretty easily.”
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Always nice to see some people “get it.”
Sloppy Seconds because I agree!
tv bitch!
Everybody wants some. Some people need help getting it. I don’t need anybody to help me get me some.
I think we’re going to see a lot more of what AppleTV is intended to do with the release of Leopard.
I still wanna know if tv can run a full version of OS X and be used as a mini Mini.
“I still wanna know if tv can run a full version of OS X and be used as a mini Mini.”
I hooked a Mac Mini to my TV a couple weeks ago. I figured if I was gonna pay 300 for an Apple TV why not get a mini and run full-on OSX.
So far its been great. Front Row rocks. OSX on a big ass TV is amazing.
“I hooked a Mac Mini to my TV a couple weeks ago.”
Still doesn’t answer the question. If I dropped a hard drive with OS X 10.4.7 or later on it into the tv would it boot up like any other Mac? I’m waiting for the hackers on this one,
Games!
Not complex shooters but I think there’s a large market for puzzle, card and simple arcade games similar to what’s on the iPod now.
How’s everyone making the little ? Like this ?
option + shift + k
I’d argue that the platform is really OS X not the Apple TV, the iPhone, or Macs, in general. Apple’s latest slate of products are the epitome of DRY development. The end result is a better, more consistent user experience, which also makes it easier for people to switch.
If you like the Apple TV or iPhone, why would you demand anything less from your computer? Hint, hint…
Leads me to think the standalone iPod will be getting into the stripped down OS X game soon as well.
>Operators must view the new Apple TV box as a platform and not a single product
I am a mac user. Isn’t this what they say about the Zune? It shows the product is lacking what most consumers want it to do, in my view. I, for one, will have to wait and hope TV gets better because it’s not there now.
Fk me!
10 years from now Apple will be the worlds largest broadcaster.
Or… I could just hook my 360 through MCE and have a far more flexible system.
… wait a minute, I already did that! AppleTV is just too little, too late.
For example.. what if Apple gave Apple TV internet and email ability…?
Apple will not water down the focus of AppleTV, just like it didn’t water down the focus of the iPod. It’s a bridge to bring media to the big screen. Period.
I took quite some time today at the local Apple store to view the AppleTV on various LCD TVs – and I have to say I’m disappointed at the video quality.
The Front Row interface seemed to be very sharp but the photos, movie trailers, and other video clips seemed way too low-res.
So I don’t see how this thing will appeal to A/V aficionados – especially anyone who’s purchased an HDTV and expects the best possible picture.
Does anyone who’s actually seen the output of AppleTV agree?
People-
I gotta tell you, I LOVE MY TV! This thing just impresses the H-E- double hockey sticks out of me!! You all need to get one!!
Windows users can’t see this:
HA HA!
Pixelhead-
Is that a problem with the Apple TV, or with the source material used?
For a lot of older consumer cameras, or people with small data cards, they probably used some fairly ugly JPG compression rations to get the most bang for the buck. Also, it makes it easier to mail around.
Likewise, was the video something from a cheap, lo-res camera, or a high-end/prosumer unit?
You can’t make blanket statements about the output of the ATV without considering the source material…
Johnny seed “This thing just impresses the H-E- double hockey sticks out of me!!”
Where the HELL did you get some high energy hockey sticks???
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The demo stuff they have at the stor sucks – I have a 720P Quicktime trailer on my Apple TV – It looks OUTSTANDING.
Hey Apple, get better Demo’s if you want to sell this thing!
I’d say it’s part of a platform, the iPod/iTunes “platform.” To which iPhone will soon be added.
If Apple can build a $299 Apple TV with those specs, it could build a $399 Mac mini or a $599 laptop. Especially since Apple does not have to pay for a Windows Vista license. If Apple actually wanted to compete in the ultra low end, that is…