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iTMS-the beginning of the digitally serviced home?
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"'Smart' Homes" are popping up everywhere, people with universal remotes controlling the lights and shades as well as the electronics... But internet services being pumped throughout the home is still a novel idea. Probably the two best examples of this is TiVo/On-Demand Programing and X-Box Live. Apple has not expressed ANY interest in EITHER of these areas, but Airport Express is a good start. Should Apple look into other areas to complement the iTMS or should they wait until the audio internet download market matures a little? Should it be up to the cable companies and consumer electronics manufacturers to shape this market? I personally believe that Apple could make major advances in a lot of these markets. But I also feel that Apple is too small to really give a good effort in more then one area at a time. Right now it is audio and the iTMS. I think Mr. Jobs has his plate full and will not be able to expand into other areas until the iTMS settles down and long-term trends can be extrapolated. But I hope I'm wrong. 1215/234215 (top .51875%) People really have got to stop thinking there is only one operating system, one economic system, one religion, and one business model. -EvilTwinSkippy (/.) |
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I think we'll see a lot more Apple "appliances" as the world moves in that direction.
How cool would an Apple fridge, or Apple washing machine be? But I can really see Apple making a lot of strides in the "digital home" area. It'll be cool to see what they have up their sleeve. Come waste your time with me |
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I would buy ever Apple appliance, but Apple wants to be like Sony, not GE |
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Oh geez...I saw that kind of a reply coming when I was typing that. Haha. I guess it could only be expected.
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