Re: Xbox 360 vs. Apple TV

In article <znu-FB5930.18073426032007@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>,
ZnU <znu@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

I agree omitting an optical drive is a major flaw.

Why? Apple TV is about getting content you have access to in iTunes onto
your TV.

Well, that's what Apple says it's all about. We, the users, get to
wish for features in spite of that :)

Fine, but this one doesn't make any sense.

Well, obviously I disagree with that, since having a DVD would be
perfect for the Apple TV, since it's supposed to be the center of my
entertainment life. And DVD movies most certainly constitutes
entertainment. :)

A suggestion that wouldn't make any sense would be a built in espresso
machine in the Apple TV.

This has nothing to do with playing DVDs. Asking for a DVD
player on Apple TV is like asking for one built into your cable box or
TiVo.

The TiVo isn't meant to replace any other device in your home, as far
as I'm aware (we don't have them in Sweden). The Apple TV is meant to
replace your stereo at least, and possibly your tape recorder (i.e.
buy the TV shows instead of taping them). It seems odd, considering
the pice of the hardware, to not also replace that bulky 19" DVD
player.

Saying the Apple TV is supposed to replace your VCR is really reaching,
I think. It's like saying your DVD player is supposed to replace your
VCR, since you can buy DVDs instead of watching TV.

If the one selling you the DVD also has a huge store of TV Shows on
DVD for sale then, yes, I'd say the one selling the DVD means for the
DVD to replace your VCR.

There are tons of DVD players out there that DO replace the VCR, with
DVDR or Hard disks.



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