iTV, cablecard, .n

[j o a r]

On 11 dec 2006, at 00.39, Kevin Callahan wrote:

> or is it expected that Apple will have us stick with TiVO or EyeTV  
> and in some way get those files into Front Row?

I wouldn't expect for iTV to be anything but an extension of iTunes  
(and the whole QT + iTMS platform), just like the AirPort Express is  
for audio content.

> We all realize that the point of iTV is for any Mac user on the  
> network to vend their digital media to the big screen.

I would be _seriously_ surprised if it didn't work with both Mac +  
Windows! Again, just like iTunes, iTMS and the AirPort Express.

> But, it's clear a lot of folks want their recorded shows (not just  
> iTMS downloads) to seamlessly integrate with Front Row.

Anything that can be played in QuickTime can be played in Front Row,  
right? I would guess that the same thing holds true for iTV. Steve  
likes his home video projects, so I'm sure you will be able to play  
more than iTMS downloads through the iTV.

> also,  is 802.11n a factor in the delay of iTV?  it's odd that  
> Apple showed iTV so far ahead of schedule.

I think that 802.11n could be a part of the delay, but it's probably  
not the whole reason.
Apples difficulties in getting more partners providing video content  
to iTMS is more likely at the core.

j o a r