06-03-2008, 01:17 AM
I don't think your avg consumer is even slightly interested in 1-4. And #5 isn't happening, and doesn't need to happen for Apple TV to be a success. Apple already has a good distribution infrastructure they just need to build up inventory.
The reality with AppleTV is that Apple STILL treats it like a step child. Perhaps its a beta product and Apple has grander plans under wraps, but today go into an Apple store. The AppleTV display is hidden in the corner. Most people don't even know what the heck it is or think it's a store prop.
Bottomline, until AppleTV gets "buzz" its not going to sell. If Apple pimped AppleTV like it did the MacBook Pro which you see in almost every TV show at some point, even if it's just off in the background, it might have a chance.
The reality with AppleTV is that Apple STILL treats it like a step child. Perhaps its a beta product and Apple has grander plans under wraps, but today go into an Apple store. The AppleTV display is hidden in the corner. Most people don't even know what the heck it is or think it's a store prop.
Bottomline, until AppleTV gets "buzz" its not going to sell. If Apple pimped AppleTV like it did the MacBook Pro which you see in almost every TV show at some point, even if it's just off in the background, it might have a chance.