Apple is known for high profit margins on its consumer electronics, but according
iSuppli Apple is only making $62 (or about 20%) on each Apple TV. As you'd guess, the most expensive component is a slimmed down version of Intel's
Pentium M processor at about $40, and the cheapest is the $0.75
RealTek audio chip. The
new 160GB version's margin is much nicer at more than 30%, but only because Apple charges a $100 premium for an option that only costs an extra $36 to make.
Hobby indeed. Of course the obvious reason is that Apple plans to make up the cash selling content, and maybe even more importantly: to get into your living room. While this seems like a great plan and all, we can't help but get stuck on the fact there still isn't
any HD content from Apple for a device that
supposedly requires an HDTV.
posted Jun 6th 2007 4:46PM
yeah, although it's a small margin, it's "something". Probably expect more items to be sold when iTunes will finally start selling HD content...err, at least I hope Jobs plans to announce it next week.
You can get HD content on AppleTV. Subscribe to the "Hidden Universe HD" podcast and then sync it on your AppleTV.
I've got a quick grammar question.
Isn't it correct to use 'an' before HDTV? A HDTV just sounds really weird to me. I think its probably because some pronounce H as 'aytch', where as others pronounce it as 'haytch'? Technically, the use of "an" before something that starts with H is grammatically correct. You don't say "the word starts with a H" you say "it starts with _an_ H". My understanding is that "an" is to be used before words to connect with a vowel sound, not just a vowel itself. Its awkward to say two vowel sounds in a row because you have to stop the stream of air completely to make the distinction.
@LJ
WTF? Hey, go spew your spittle to someone who gives a flying f#ck! This ain't no damn school room!
Now git on outa here a'fore I quite pulling my punches and Ago all play ground bully on you ya snot-nosed four-eyed limp wristed fruitcake!