Apple TV now shipping

Apple Online StoreMultiple MacDailyNews readers report their Apple TV orders have been marked “prepared for shipment” or are actually “shipping” with delivery dates as soon as Wednesday.

Advertisement: The new AppleTV. The simplest way to watch your favorite HD movies and TV shows on your HD TV. Just $99. Buy Now.

Demand for the new device seems to be running high as new Apple TV orders are currently listed as “2-3 weeks” in Apple’s Online Store.

[Thanks to MacDailyNews Readers too numerous to mention individually for the heads up.]

42 Comments

  1. I think Apple should have at least had the decency to buy out Roku instead of just killing them off like what they are about to do.

    The Roku is fighting back as best they can, they got 1080p, a $60 price tag and carry other content like Amazon on Demand, in addition to Netflix, MLB etc… No ITMs of course.

    I think Apple is focusing on snuffing out Netflix in favor of iTMS per view rentals, by selling a whole lot of AppleTV’s and gaining a large market share.

    I believe it’s Apple intention to get content makers on board iTMS, using Netflix as a proxy “See your already on our device, now wouldn’t you like to make more money with pay per view than Netflix?”

    Devious minds think alike.

  2. I think Apple should have at least had the decency to buy out Roku instead of just killing them off like what they are about to do.

    The Roku is fighting back as best they can, they got 1080p, a $60 price tag and carry other content like Amazon on Demand, in addition to Netflix, MLB etc… No ITMs of course.

    I think Apple is focusing on snuffing out Netflix in favor of iTMS per view rentals, by selling a whole lot of AppleTV’s and gaining a large market share.

    I believe it’s Apple intention to get content makers on board iTMS, using Netflix as a proxy “See your already on our device, now wouldn’t you like to make more money with pay per view than Netflix?”

    Devious minds think alike.

  3. “I think Apple should have at least had the decency to buy out Roku instead of just killing them off like what they are about to do.”
    Gee you’re not only bizzaro you’re stupid. Why buy what you can conquer?

  4. “I think Apple should have at least had the decency to buy out Roku instead of just killing them off like what they are about to do.”
    Gee you’re not only bizzaro you’re stupid. Why buy what you can conquer?

  5. I know this wasn’t meant as a Netflix thread, but since it’s been brought up… has anyone else been disappointed with their Instant online viewing selection? It seems that if you’re willing to watch movies that are several years old and not in the top rated flix, then you will be ok with the Netflix selection. Just my impression…

  6. I know this wasn’t meant as a Netflix thread, but since it’s been brought up… has anyone else been disappointed with their Instant online viewing selection? It seems that if you’re willing to watch movies that are several years old and not in the top rated flix, then you will be ok with the Netflix selection. Just my impression…

  7. @Macanatic
    Agreed. Once you’ve seen all those ancient movies you missed or forgot you’ve ever seen, there isn’t much left. We look forward to the (monthly?) updates for new arrivals.

    As far as streaming recent movies (that you can otherwise get via mail from Netflix), forget it.

    It’s like going into Blockbuster (may they R.I.P.). The stuff on the outer walls is what they will mail you. The stuff in the center aisles is available for downloading.

  8. @Macanatic
    Agreed. Once you’ve seen all those ancient movies you missed or forgot you’ve ever seen, there isn’t much left. We look forward to the (monthly?) updates for new arrivals.

    As far as streaming recent movies (that you can otherwise get via mail from Netflix), forget it.

    It’s like going into Blockbuster (may they R.I.P.). The stuff on the outer walls is what they will mail you. The stuff in the center aisles is available for downloading.

  9. Why buy what you can conquer?

    Buying is conquering too, just a heck of a lot faster and less risky than a war of attrition. People get rather cunning when they are desperate. Plus all those Roku people becoming instant Apple users.

    I know this wasn’t meant as a Netflix thread, but since it’s been brought up… has anyone else been disappointed with their Instant online viewing selection? It seems that if you’re willing to watch movies that are several years old and not in the top rated flix, then you will be ok with the Netflix selection. Just my impression…

    You really have to use the website to recommend content for streaming (rate content!). The on line selection method isn’t nearly as good yet, nor as quick, but it will do in a pinch.

    And any secondary service will not have the latest content until the more profitable movie theater and dvd sales have dried up first.

    Netflix’s value comes from the quality of content at a reasonable cost to fill the void when new good stuff isn’t available.

Reader Feedback

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.