“Talk of an Apple TV has stirred again lately with financial analyst Gene Munster predicting Apple will release in the 2012-2013 timeframe. Many arguing against an Apple TV point to the significant margins they have commanded in the industries they traditionally operate, and that these margins would not be attainable without Apple charging a significant premium over cheaper sets. The TV industry has been in a race to the bottom on price, or so the argument goes,” Nathan Safran writes for ReadWriteWeb.
“I agree,” Safran writes. “Specifically, I agree that Apple will be challenged to persuade consumers to pay a premium for an Apple TV. Apple knows that and knows it’s no simple task. That’s why if they do come out with a TV they’ll look to persuade consumers across multiple fronts.”
9 ways Apple could persuade you to buy their TV (and change TV as we know it)
1. Aesthetics
2. Content
3. Sexy Integration with iOS Devices
4. Video Conferencing
5. Extend the iOS/Mac Screen
6. New Gaming Experiences
7. A (Free) DVR to End All DVRs
8. Social Integration
9. App Ecosystem
Read more in the full article here.
[Thanks to MacDailyNews Reader “GetMeOnTop” for the heads up.]