Despite there being no official confirmation of an Apple television as of yet, it isn't stopping the competition from talking about its potential impact on the marketplace. As is not unusual for Apple, the Cupertino-based company has a way of influencing conversations and movements of other companies without even saying a word. The mere rumor that they may be preparing a new product...
More evidence has surfaced that the Apple iTV is on its way to market according to at least one analyst. Piper Jaffary analyst Gene Munster, well known for being one of the most bullish folks out there when it comes to Apple, released a new research note to investors today that says the iTV is definitely on its way, it’s just a question of when. Speaking to the timing, Munster said:...
A high-ranking source with a major electronics retailer has told TechnoBuffalo to expect the long-rumored Apple TV set this April, or possibly May at the latest. Speaking on conditions of anonymity, the source said they’ve seen “gorgeous, very thin” pre-production versions of the set in person, and that they employ OLED panels at various sizes up to 42-inches. If true, Apple’s set will...
With 2011 now in the rearview mirror, let’s take a quick look at the bevy of goodness heading our way this year. There are many devices on the menu for 2012, but it is the prospect of seeing these six hit the market that really has us chomping at the bit. So join us in rubbing our hands together as we take a quick look at some of the choice items coming up. Nokia Lumia 800 Some...
Will we finally see an a la carte cable subscription service in 2012? If Apple can successfully finagle licensing deals, its much fabled iTV offering may introduce Internet-based content subscriptions with customized channel lineups, according to Sterne Agee analysts Shaw Wu. Love sports? Order all the sports channels to your heart’s desire – and that’s it. No unnecessary bundling...
Apple has slowly been working its way into every corner of our lives; from our pockets (iPods and the iPhone) to being a staple in the contents of our messenger bags (iPad), Apple is showing up just about everywhere you can think of. There are, however, still some areas where they could use some beefing up, and those are the exact areas that financial analysts think the Cupertino-based...
The thing about computer technology – and consumer electronics in general – is that today’s silicon powered goodies tend to physically outlive their “soft shelf life.” In other words, even though you’re ready to upgrade a smartphone, laptop, or settop TV box, more often than not the device you’re itching to get rid of still works just fine. A newer version with better design and...
Continuing my quest for a low-cost, low-power, iTunes-compatible media server from Part One took me to the classified ads. I first looked for a G4-powered Mac mini but quickly got caught up in wanting to spend “just a little more” to get a newer, more powerful and energy efficient Intel powered machine. Suddenly I was thinking about spending upwards of $300, which far exceeded my budget...
A few months back I decided to cut the cord. Tired of giving $150+ per month to Comcast, my wife and I decided we could live without cable TV for awhile, a decision made easier by the NBA lockout. As it turns out we didn’t cut the cord entirely, as the infinite wisdom of Comcast’s billing department made it cheaper for us to keep basic HD cable along with our internet service then to...
The Logitech Revue hasn’t exactly had a stellar year since it debuted last holiday season. Admittedly, says CEO Guerrino De Luca, the product launched with what amounted to beta-level Google TV software — meaning customers would’ve been coughing up $300 for what was a fairly unfinished product. This was the essence of what De Luca said at yesterday’s Analyst and Investor Day at...