Michal Ždanský CultOfMac.com claims that one of their reliable sources has seen an actual prototype of Apple's upcoming television. Supposedly, it should look like the existing Cinema Display.
The design of the TV should not be anything new, according to the source, who wishes to remain anonymous. In essence, it should look like the current generation of Apple Cinema Display monitors with LED backlighting, only in a larger design. The TV should include an iSight camera for FaceTime calls. For example, it will be able to recognize a face and will not only be stationary, it should adapt to your movement and change the angle of the lens. We can imagine that movement games could be controlled in this way.
Another expected feature is Siri, thanks to which users will be able to control the TV with just their voice. The source claims he even saw one of the workers use Siri to initiate a FaceTime call. However, the source does not know more about the depth of integration of the digital assistant. In the same way, the form of the user environment, the remote control (which could look like ours, however, is not known to him). koncept) or price.
Based on this information, designer Dan Draper created the graphic that you can see above. The TV would either stand on a stand or be attached to the wall using a bracket. The source goes on to point out that this was a prototype in the early stages of development and there is far from a guarantee that the product will even make it to market in this form. The date when the television should be shown is questionable data even for analysts. According to some, we should see "iTV" in the second half of this year, others claim that it will not happen before 2014.
Television would be a logical step for Apple, as the living room is a place where Apple is far from dominating. So far, Microsoft is winning here with its Xbox. The only furniture in the living room is the current Apple TV, which you connect to the existing television. However, it's still more of a hobby for the Californian company. The first serious conjectures about the existence of a television from Apple appeared after the publication of the biography of Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson, where the late CEO confided that he had finally figured out how such a television should work. It will be interesting to see when and if Apple will introduce its own TV.
I'm looking forward to seeing her finally
So I hope he will adjust the design accordingly with his unique style. Honestly, last year I bought a beautiful Samsung with a 1cm bezel and 3cm thickness - the design is completely different. If it was a prototype, maybe the UI and not the whole TV. But I'm looking forward to it :)
So I like it more than Samsungs. It's such a state-of-the-art design ;) Plus, I don't know what's wrong with it looking like a Thrunderbolt Display, because that's exactly what I think a screen should look like. Apple often uses the same proven design for multiple products – the Mac mini, Airport Extreme and Apple TV all look basically the same…
So, of course, it's a matter of taste. For example, if the iTV is loaded with Siri, apps from the app store, apple tv and the black frame becomes thinner, it would be a new treasure for the living room :D
But but ….
How come I don't hear anything about copying etc??? Suddenly our optics are changing, aren't they? In the end, won't we claim that SAMSUNG is actually a "monkey" and that the TV copied from APPLE?
… That was just a dig, but hopefully if the TV actually makes it, it won't be a bummer. So far, they haven't performed well in Cupertino - problems with iOS5.0, iPAD, occasional missteps with the APP STORE, etc...
Well, we will see …
It looks great, I like the iWallMount the most ;)
well, I'm just curious at what price they will sell the TV here
well, I'm just curious at what price they will sell the TV here