01-16-2008, 05:25 AM
[quote Robert M]Mav,
Maybe so. But, if that's the case, Steve (and Apple) are going to have to work their butts off to convince people to buy it. If Apple wants to find success in the living room/home entertainment room, then it has to reach the average consumer, not the Apple enthusiast.
Apple reached me with the ipod because it was the best product in its class. Apple has to do the same with its video oriented offerings. The AppleTV doesn't even come close to doing that and I'm an Apple enthusiast. If it can't reach me, how will it reach the average consumer?
Hopefully, Apple has more products in the pipeline both software and hardware that will do the job.
Robert
Hey, I'm just reaching. I think the movie rentals will be more of a success for Windows users than TV users. I have no interest in buying an TV, for all the reasons you've already stated.
Maybe so. But, if that's the case, Steve (and Apple) are going to have to work their butts off to convince people to buy it. If Apple wants to find success in the living room/home entertainment room, then it has to reach the average consumer, not the Apple enthusiast.
Apple reached me with the ipod because it was the best product in its class. Apple has to do the same with its video oriented offerings. The AppleTV doesn't even come close to doing that and I'm an Apple enthusiast. If it can't reach me, how will it reach the average consumer?
Hopefully, Apple has more products in the pipeline both software and hardware that will do the job.
Robert
Hey, I'm just reaching. I think the movie rentals will be more of a success for Windows users than TV users. I have no interest in buying an TV, for all the reasons you've already stated.