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Apple to Join TV Market in 2011

Aug 21

Posted by noobcake-admin in Computers, Gadgets, tv | No Comments

The roadmap to Apple television (as opposed to Apple TV), as Munster sees it:

  1. A new Apple TV set-top box within the next few months, with a TV input and DVR built in. “With the popularity of ad-based internet TV (Hulu.com) and subscription models (Netflix’s Watch Instantly), we believe a-la-carte (iTunes) video purchases have lost share against other video models in recent months. As such, we believe Apple is exploring a subscription-based offering for its TV content in iTunes.”
  2. An iTunes TV Pass within the next year. “Apple could leverage its deep library of content with many network and cable channel content owners to provide unlimited access to a sub-library of its TV shows for a standard monthly fee ($30 to $40 per month). Such a product would effectively replace a consumer’s monthly cable bill (~$85/month) and offer access to current and older episodes of select shows on select channels.”
  3. An Apple television set within the next two years that could wirelessly sync with iPods, iPhones and Macs. “Such a device would command a premium among a competitive field of budget TVs; we believe Apple could differentiate itself with software that makes home entertainment simple and solves a pain point for consumers (complicated TV and component systems).”

As evidence for Apple’s interest for pushing deeper into the living room, Munster cites: COO Tim Cook’s statement last month that the company will continue to invest in Apple TV because “we fundamentally believe there is something there for us in the future”; patents covering digital video recording; and a five-year, $500 million partnership with LG to produce LCD screens.

source: brainstormtech

I wouldn’t buy an Apple Television even if it was sold for 99$, I’d rather get an LCD TV or a Plasma TV then hook it up to my Home Theatre PC. Does everything I want it to do, and it’s a computer to boot. None of that Apple Mini crap or crippled computers that can barely do anything. My HTPC can play HD Content, Multitask, has terabytes of storage, and play games. What more can I ask?  =p

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New Tech: 3D TV from LG

Jun 26

Posted by noobcake-admin in Gadgets, tv | 2 Comments

LG has a demo version of its home 3D TV here at CES 2009, so we slipped on the 3D glasses and gave it a go. Much to our surprise, unlike a number of the other 3D TV showings here at CES, it didn’t leave us with a headache or feeling like we needed an Swedish eyeball massage.

LG showed off a pair of prototype plasma 3D TVs that it is planning for homes. Find out more details about these next-gen flatscreens and what it’s really like to watch  LG’s 3D TV.

When you slip on the ‘Active Shutter’ 3D glasses and look at the plasma screen the images instantly stretch onto multiple planes, with objects in the foreground sharply focussed, accentuated by layered backgrounds and scenery that rolls realistically towards the horizon. One particularly smart moment that we witnessed was when a virtual butterfly flew in front of the main cartoon character on screen in the foreground, triggering a response of “what the hell’s that!” in front of our eyes. Point is it worked, it’s reasonably convincing, and there was far less eye strain than we’ve experienced before with other 3D systems. Plus, unlike old school 3D concepts there’s none of that red and blue image stuff, instead representing the true gamut of colours. Impressive.

As for the plasmas, LG had two 3D TVs on show – 55 and 60-inch models each with HDMI and loaded with LG’s top image processing tech.

No word yet on when 3D TV will become a reality in the home, but it’s definitely something that LG and the other big telly manufacturers are beginning to look at seriously.

Source: electricpig

An interesting concept. More like a reinvention of the 3d glasses. Hopefully they’ll get it right. They got the part where it doesn’t hurt people’s eyes now. Just how to get it sold and how much will it cost part. Hope it doesn’t cost too much.

More on this from engadget.

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