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We haven't upgraded the TV in the rig, although ours looks pretty darn good, especially since we got the new bluray player (we mostly watch dvds).
Still, I would like to have an HD TV and might consider an Apple. A lot would depend on the size and weight, we can only accommodate a certain size.
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Like a lot of people, when it comes time to replace our main living room TV (we got it in 2007, and it will, eventually, plasma being what it is, need replacing) I would certainly consider it.
I expect if they produce one, it'll be hyped and discussed and panned and praised, but based on Apple's record of success, be hard to dismiss. And will hopefully elevate the playing field, as they've done with other markets.
Navigating content on TVs, as it stands now, leaves a lot to be desired, I agree with the above, it's more complicated and less satisfying than it should be, and particularly aggravating for older consumers who don't feel it should be an advanced project, just to see and enjoy what's on. There's no unifying theme, generally each component has its own rules and methods. Even programming a Universal Remote is a chore.
And among those of us with more experience with it, more patience, and we're used to it, we probably don't even realize how poorly navigation interfaces for TVs have advanced, compared to how it could be. If any manufacturer can produce a an elegant solution that feels more natural and is more gratifying to use, Apple is as well positioned to do it as anyone.
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Uncle Wig wrote:
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All they can do ultimately is show "TV" on it. I can't imagine what the big deal could be.
Have you set up a new tv lately, one that has built in wi-fi and networking, surround, 3d, etc? I helped my dad with his new Samsung. Trying to help him on the phone, I was thinking to myself, "c'mon dad, how hard can it be?" When I got there over the holidays and saw for myself, I was absolutely appalled at how poor the the interface and instructions are. I'm fairly good at this stuff, and I was almost in a rage because they made it so difficult. Basic things, like the fact that the instructions are not printed, but built into the tv's interface, but you can't read the instructions and do what the instructions are telling you at the same time. You have to leave the instructions, and when you come back to the instructions, you don't return to where you were. Just amazingly stupid and wrong.
THAT would be a huge deal, if Apple can fix that. I believe that's what Jobs was referring to when he said he'd "cracked" this problem. Televisions have gotten insanely complicated to set up, especially for older people.
I agree with you. However, I always download a PDF User Manual on an item I am interested in buying. In fact, I currently have the PDF User Manual for the Panasonic HDTV TC-P55GT30 that I am considering buying. LyleH
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Probably not, as we have just upgraded most of the TVs in the house in the last few years.
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No. Well, maybe if I win $20 million in the Lotto.
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LyleH wrote:
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All they can do ultimately is show "TV" on it. I can't imagine what the big deal could be.
Have you set up a new tv lately, one that has built in wi-fi and networking, surround, 3d, etc? I helped my dad with his new Samsung. Trying to help him on the phone, I was thinking to myself, "c'mon dad, how hard can it be?" When I got there over the holidays and saw for myself, I was absolutely appalled at how poor the the interface and instructions are. I'm fairly good at this stuff, and I was almost in a rage because they made it so difficult. Basic things, like the fact that the instructions are not printed, but built into the tv's interface, but you can't read the instructions and do what the instructions are telling you at the same time. You have to leave the instructions, and when you come back to the instructions, you don't return to where you were. Just amazingly stupid and wrong.
THAT would be a huge deal, if Apple can fix that. I believe that's what Jobs was referring to when he said he'd "cracked" this problem. Televisions have gotten insanely complicated to set up, especially for older people.
I agree with you. However, I always download a PDF User Manual on an item I am interested in buying. In fact, I currently have the PDF User Manual for the Panasonic HDTV TC-P55GT30 that I am considering buying. LyleH
We did that too - but it's a poor workaround unless your tv is near your computer or you want to do A LOT of printing of solid black pages!
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Only if it comes with an Apple DVR.
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Uncle Wig wrote: We did that too - but it's a poor workaround unless your tv is near your computer or you want to do A LOT of printing of solid black pages!
Solid black pages? Why would you print solid black pages? Why would you need to print very many pages at all? Are you really calibrating/configuring every single feature?
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I just got a tv hooked up to Comcast's doohickie Uncle Wig, with one cable and the Roku whatzit is hooked up with one cable too. The Roku practically connected itself to the router (it told my dumb butt what to do). Silvarios suggested the Plex app on the Roku and practically "voila" it works from my Mini. Installed the application on Mini and it scanned for stuff. I ain't trying to hook up any complicated junk. I was like "whoa, check it out."
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