Wednesday, February 13, 2008

Apple TV


I just viewed the intro video to Apple TV. This product is a great step in the right direction yet I am not seeing, besides the rental feature, how this product with a $300 price tag is better than just getting a macmini at $550 and having a great deal of other features plus the use of it as a computer and music system. Also the price of 2.99- 3.99 a move for a 24hr period is a bit much. The prices on movies and other products need to come down, the cost that have been elliminated in production of these products have been greatly reduced and I do not think it is being reflected well in the price. That said, I am excited about on demand movies with out being tied to a subscription.

Has anyone had the opportunity to use the AppleTV?

1 comment:

lilliam said...

I haven't, but I haven't heard much about it either as far as anyone owning it. Thought it was like what Microsoft came out with a while ago. The price is like ordering a movie from OnDemand. I guess you could just buy a huge external monitor and have the same thing? I didn't realize it was that popular til I read the blurb in wikipedia. I have no use for a $300 phone either, but if you make it, someone will buy it. (arg)