This blog is no fan of Apple hardware and the locked down approach to software availability that goes with it. The re-incarnation of the Mac Mini with an HDMI port is of interest nonetheless. Informed opinion is saying that this spells the end for Apple TV.
There appears to be a trend emerging here, the Boxee box, Google TV and now the Mac Mini; these are all (basically) dedicated PCs which provide a link between your TV and the internet. Thus there is a move away from the seperate server (usually a PC) and media player system which has been the focus of our story so far. The crucial point here will be whether the Mac Mini addresses the "10 foot interface" problem in any useful way.
The BBC are also trying to get on the bandwagon with Project Canvas. However the arrival of yet another product on the market months ahead of Canvas can hardly be seen as good news by the consortium.
Friday, 18 June 2010
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