Comments on: Why the AppleTV WILL have a DVR http://macapper.com/2008/01/12/why-the-appletv-will-have-a-dvr/ Mac Apps, Reviews, Previews, Interviews, and Giveaways. Thu, 24 May 2012 03:32:01 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: idrive http://macapper.com/2008/01/12/why-the-appletv-will-have-a-dvr/comment-page-1/#comment-163816 idrive Wed, 09 Feb 2011 21:14:12 +0000 http://macapper.com/2008/01/12/why-the-appletv-will-have-a-dvr/#comment-163816 Hi Guys, I just found a pretty nice site for unlock / jailbreak/ iphone 3g 3gs and iphone4 jailbreak. www.anysim.net Thank u Anysim Team for fast Support. :) Did everybody now when the update ios 4.3 for iphone4 comes? Hi Guys, I just found a pretty nice site for unlock / jailbreak/ iphone 3g 3gs and iphone4 jailbreak.

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]]> By: Kate http://macapper.com/2008/01/12/why-the-appletv-will-have-a-dvr/comment-page-1/#comment-42439 Kate Tue, 22 Jan 2008 18:24:06 +0000 http://macapper.com/2008/01/12/why-the-appletv-will-have-a-dvr/#comment-42439 I have to tell you. I have a mini hooked up to my HDTV, and I rely on iTunes and the free sites right now and I like what I have. I can use it at home, or on the road without much fuss. I got rid of the digital cable box with a DVR because it would constantly clog, and fail to record.(I'm sorry but in a house with 5 people, 20 hours max, with no way to upgrade it, just won't cover everyones shows) The DVR just wasn't worth the 89 dollars a month. I think DVR is one of those things that sounds really good in theory, but has a lousy execution, and too high prices. I also find that without the cable box and the constant temptation of flipping, I watch only what I want to see, and don't waste time with mindless viewing. Granted I don't use the "Apple TV" set up, because I want to be able to use Hulu and its cousins, but I get a good selection, news from around the world and I pay a lot less. I have to tell you. I have a mini hooked up to my HDTV, and I rely on iTunes and the free sites right now and I like what I have. I can use it at home, or on the road without much fuss. I got rid of the digital cable box with a DVR because it would constantly clog, and fail to record.(I’m sorry but in a house with 5 people, 20 hours max, with no way to upgrade it, just won’t cover everyones shows) The DVR just wasn’t worth the 89 dollars a month. I think DVR is one of those things that sounds really good in theory, but has a lousy execution, and too high prices. I also find that without the cable box and the constant temptation of flipping, I watch only what I want to see, and don’t waste time with mindless viewing. Granted I don’t use the “Apple TV” set up, because I want to be able to use Hulu and its cousins, but I get a good selection, news from around the world and I pay a lot less.

]]> By: Corey http://macapper.com/2008/01/12/why-the-appletv-will-have-a-dvr/comment-page-1/#comment-40013 Corey Mon, 14 Jan 2008 06:48:34 +0000 http://macapper.com/2008/01/12/why-the-appletv-will-have-a-dvr/#comment-40013 Once again I think Apple is 5 steps ahead of everyone, except me of course ;) Apple won't release a DVR, not because it couldn't make it work, but because they are changing the content distribution business. They want iTunes to be the central distribution point for content, and making the Apple TV an "add-on" to cable service detracts from this. Apple realizes that the future of content distribution is wide open and that cable companies, phone companies, and wireless companies will become "dumb pipes" that anyone can pump content through. That is why they have all but cut ATT out of the iPhone equation, and are pushing music labels out of the music proposition. look for Apple to keep pursuing their own deals, ignoring blue ray and the low profit dvr business. Once again I think Apple is 5 steps ahead of everyone, except me of course ;)
Apple won’t release a DVR, not because it couldn’t make it work, but because they are changing the content distribution business.
They want iTunes to be the central distribution point for content, and making the Apple TV an “add-on” to cable service detracts from this.
Apple realizes that the future of content distribution is wide open and that cable companies, phone companies, and wireless companies will become “dumb pipes” that anyone can pump content through.
That is why they have all but cut ATT out of the iPhone equation, and are pushing music labels out of the music proposition.
look for Apple to keep pursuing their own deals, ignoring blue ray and the low profit dvr business.

]]> By: Eric http://macapper.com/2008/01/12/why-the-appletv-will-have-a-dvr/comment-page-1/#comment-39983 Eric Mon, 14 Jan 2008 03:29:01 +0000 http://macapper.com/2008/01/12/why-the-appletv-will-have-a-dvr/#comment-39983 There are too many sites popping up that deliver TV show streaming - for FREE. Apple needs to leverage that instead of charging for shows, and the only way to do so is by copying Windows Media Center and become a PVR. If Apple was smart, they'd move away from iTunes, which has been great for MP3s, but not so much for video. PVRs are a commodity, but if Apple could a make a PVR/Slingbox/OnDemand rental service, they could move to a subscription model, getting Apple TV users to subscribe to its .Mac service, that could provide up-to-date TV scheduling as a Tivo does, but also provides drives backups, firewall/virus protection, etc. When it comes to video, Apple is competing with Movie Studios, TV Networks, HD-DVDs/Blu Ray, Netflix, and Amazon's Unbox. Therefore, Apple needs to leverage the Internet, giving users options, and make the Apple TV a home server, but a stable home server, as compared the Microsoft's Media Center. The biggest feature for the new Apple TV would be instant export to an iPod or iPhone, and even remote viewing of shows on the iPhone... But time is slipping away - Tivo and Media Center are ahead of the game so far... There are too many sites popping up that deliver TV show streaming – for FREE. Apple needs to leverage that instead of charging for shows, and the only way to do so is by copying Windows Media Center and become a PVR. If Apple was smart, they’d move away from iTunes, which has been great for MP3s, but not so much for video. PVRs are a commodity, but if Apple could a make a PVR/Slingbox/OnDemand rental service, they could move to a subscription model, getting Apple TV users to subscribe to its .Mac service, that could provide up-to-date TV scheduling as a Tivo does, but also provides drives backups, firewall/virus protection, etc. When it comes to video, Apple is competing with Movie Studios, TV Networks, HD-DVDs/Blu Ray, Netflix, and Amazon’s Unbox. Therefore, Apple needs to leverage the Internet, giving users options, and make the Apple TV a home server, but a stable home server, as compared the Microsoft’s Media Center. The biggest feature for the new Apple TV would be instant export to an iPod or iPhone, and even remote viewing of shows on the iPhone… But time is slipping away – Tivo and Media Center are ahead of the game so far…

]]> By: Eric http://macapper.com/2008/01/12/why-the-appletv-will-have-a-dvr/comment-page-1/#comment-39976 Eric Mon, 14 Jan 2008 03:04:09 +0000 http://macapper.com/2008/01/12/why-the-appletv-will-have-a-dvr/#comment-39976 I too will buy the Apple TV if it turns into a dual tuner, Blu Ray player, with remote viewing like a Slingbox. Essentially, you're turning the Mac Mini into a Tivo/Slingbox that uses your HDTV as a monitor. The TV Networks already are making their popular shows available for streaming - which makes ABC.com a little like a PVR/Slingbox/OnDemand machine already. Apple can't compete with the Internet, so it should be trying to LEVERAGE the Internet, just like they've done with the iPhone, which is essentially the Internet-on-the-go with an MP3 player. If Apple tries to limit what viewers want - they'll fail. So, what if the Apple TV became a PVR that recorded shows that could export to an iPod or iPhone? What if I could also remotely view those shows over the Internet like with the Slingbox? What if I could download musci videos and MP3s from my couch? What if I could rip my DVDs to the 500 GB AppleTV harddrive, and RENT movies thru iTunes, along with streaming movies over Netflix or any other website I choose? I'll tell you what -- I'd buy one TOMORROW! I too will buy the Apple TV if it turns into a dual tuner, Blu Ray player, with remote viewing like a Slingbox. Essentially, you’re turning the Mac Mini into a Tivo/Slingbox that uses your HDTV as a monitor. The TV Networks already are making their popular shows available for streaming – which makes ABC.com a little like a PVR/Slingbox/OnDemand machine already. Apple can’t compete with the Internet, so it should be trying to LEVERAGE the Internet, just like they’ve done with the iPhone, which is essentially the Internet-on-the-go with an MP3 player. If Apple tries to limit what viewers want – they’ll fail. So, what if the Apple TV became a PVR that recorded shows that could export to an iPod or iPhone? What if I could also remotely view those shows over the Internet like with the Slingbox? What if I could download musci videos and MP3s from my couch? What if I could rip my DVDs to the 500 GB AppleTV harddrive, and RENT movies thru iTunes, along with streaming movies over Netflix or any other website I choose? I’ll tell you what — I’d buy one TOMORROW!

]]> By: stevelucky http://macapper.com/2008/01/12/why-the-appletv-will-have-a-dvr/comment-page-1/#comment-39950 stevelucky Mon, 14 Jan 2008 00:47:07 +0000 http://macapper.com/2008/01/12/why-the-appletv-will-have-a-dvr/#comment-39950 I'll tell you EXACTLY why they will have a new Apple TV with a built-in DVR. I'm a total Apple guy buy I do have an MCE (one of the better products that MS has put out) PC for recording all our shows. Just the other day I came home and the motherboard had burned out, leaving me DVR-less. This HAS to be a sign. The heavens above are opening the way for me to purchase the new Apple TV 2.0 with integrated DVR. Right? I’ll tell you EXACTLY why they will have a new Apple TV with a built-in DVR. I’m a total Apple guy buy I do have an MCE (one of the better products that MS has put out) PC for recording all our shows. Just the other day I came home and the motherboard had burned out, leaving me DVR-less. This HAS to be a sign. The heavens above are opening the way for me to purchase the new Apple TV 2.0 with integrated DVR. Right?

]]> By: Joshua http://macapper.com/2008/01/12/why-the-appletv-will-have-a-dvr/comment-page-1/#comment-39604 Joshua Sun, 13 Jan 2008 02:32:28 +0000 http://macapper.com/2008/01/12/why-the-appletv-will-have-a-dvr/#comment-39604 Not to mention that if they added DVR to the AppleTV, it would certainly be protected with FairPlay DRM. I don't think the TV networks care about DVRs that can't be used for online distribution. Not to mention that if they added DVR to the AppleTV, it would certainly be protected with FairPlay DRM. I don’t think the TV networks care about DVRs that can’t be used for online distribution.

]]> By: Project HTPC » Blog Archive » Apple TV to add DVR? http://macapper.com/2008/01/12/why-the-appletv-will-have-a-dvr/comment-page-1/#comment-39553 Project HTPC » Blog Archive » Apple TV to add DVR? Sat, 12 Jan 2008 22:58:45 +0000 http://macapper.com/2008/01/12/why-the-appletv-will-have-a-dvr/#comment-39553 [...] poses the question. Will Apple add DVR functionality to the Apple TV or not? I hope they do since it would signal the TV networks’ and service [...] [...] poses the question. Will Apple add DVR functionality to the Apple TV or not? I hope they do since it would signal the TV networks’ and service [...]

]]> By: Will the Networks Squash an Apple TV DVR? « the wphj blog http://macapper.com/2008/01/12/why-the-appletv-will-have-a-dvr/comment-page-1/#comment-39468 Will the Networks Squash an Apple TV DVR? « the wphj blog Sat, 12 Jan 2008 18:27:43 +0000 http://macapper.com/2008/01/12/why-the-appletv-will-have-a-dvr/#comment-39468 [...] some reasons the networks might even benefit from an Apple DVR. So, if you’re so inclined, check it out. « My Wish List for the Rumored [...] [...] some reasons the networks might even benefit from an Apple DVR. So, if you’re so inclined, check it out. « My Wish List for the Rumored [...]

]]> By: Michael Mistretta http://macapper.com/2008/01/12/why-the-appletv-will-have-a-dvr/comment-page-1/#comment-39459 Michael Mistretta Sat, 12 Jan 2008 18:01:17 +0000 http://macapper.com/2008/01/12/why-the-appletv-will-have-a-dvr/#comment-39459 I'm hoping you're right, because I want to buy an AppleTV/Mac Mini like device after Macworld. I’m hoping you’re right, because I want to buy an AppleTV/Mac Mini like device after Macworld.

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