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CNET UK Credits Claim That Apple Will Release Networked TVs

Posted by timothy on from the logical-progression dept.

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."

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  1. Wi Fi and Security? by William+Robinson · · Score: 5, Interesting

    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?

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    1. Re:Wi Fi and Security? by cloakable · · Score: 5, Funny

      Welcome to GoatseTV.

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  2. if they did away with the need for the computer... by inzy · · Score: 5, Interesting

    ...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

  3. The Apple cycle... by itsdapead · · Score: 5, Funny
    1. Rumours circulate of Apple developing flying cars (iFly) teleportation (iHopeTheresNoFly) and tabletop cold fusion (damn, MacFusion is taken!)
    2. Apple announces press event
    3. Mac fanbois approach orgasm. Badly photoshopped images of imagined products appear and are taken seriously.
    4. More plausible photos of faster Macs with slightly bigger trackpads and new colour options for iPods appear and are dismissed by tumescent fanbois as badly photoshopped fakes.
    5. Apple launches faster Macs with slightly bigger trackpads and new colours of iPods.
    6. MacHaters proclaim the failure to deliver imaginary unannounced products as a sign that Apple is doomed. Fanbois are briefly disappointed, but this is dispelled by the comforting ritual of the unboxing ceremony when their new pink iPod arrives.
    7. Rumours appear that Apple is developing holographic TV (iStrain), faster-than-light wormhole travel (iHole) and an intelligent pop-up toaster that actually works (iWatchTooMuchRedDwarf). Badly photoshopped pictures of perfectly browned bread products appear on macrumors.com...
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