CNET UK Credits Claim That Apple Will Release Networked TVs

r2k writes "While the Apple rumours posted yesterday highlight some of the most commonly talked-about opinions, a writer for CNet UK sat down with Mahalo's Jason Calacanis, who told CNet he knew for a fact that Apple is developing fully networked LCD TV sets. As the writer points out, Apple dropped 'Computer' from its company name for a very good reason."

Comments

Wi Fi and Security?

[William Robinson]

TFA does not tell more except it is 802.11n. Not sure whether I am paranoid, but will anybody on road will be able to hack in my TV and show something I don't want to see?

if they did away with the need for the computer...

[inzy]

...they could open up a whole new market.

i see a net-equipped TV, with a minimal ARM-based computer built-in, running a lightweight itunes; shows are bought and played entirely with the remote, which has a simple kb for searching for stuff and entering credit card info.

owners could then download shows straight to the tv, which has an upgradable hard drive/flash module

people don't necessarily want a computer, they want to watch tv

Re:Wrong market for Apple to be in

[Mark Hood]

Which is exactly why they add value by building in an HD content delivery system...

Why buy a TV, and a Blu-Ray player, and a load of discs when you can buy AppleTV and rent/buy your content without levering your fat ass off the couch?

Now how much would you pay...? :)

Sure, the margins on LCD TVs are low, but if someone says they can save $300 or more by not needing an HD source, they might pay almost that for a shiny Apple logo...

MythTV

[viridari]

How long before someone figures out how to jailbreak the TV and reload it with Mythbuntu?

Then it might actually be useful.

If the iPod and iPhone are any indication, I don't want the gilded cage of an Apple TV set.