Apple TV

After reading the Bloomberg article about Apple Tv, I feel that they are starting to over expand themselves. Apple should learn from their past mistakes and not attempt Apple TV. I think iTunes has worked so well is because so many people still illegally download music. People look for programs to convert youtube clips into music files. It seems that cable companies are very reluctant to license their programs to Apple, possible because they fear illegal downloads for their programs.

I feel that cannibalization will start to happen if they unveil their Tv product. Many people already watch some tv programs and movies on their iPads already. If Apple brings Apple Tv out I think that the company will see sales decrease and remain stagnant for both products. The iPad has a better chance of being successful because their is a consumer demand for tablets. I already have a mac, an ipod, and an iPhone and have toyed with the idea of buying an iPad. However, there are two things that have stopped me. One of those is that I feel an iPad is a large iPod, but with more capabilities. The other is when would I use the iPad. The only thing time I would use it would be if I had a train commute. So When would I use Apple Tv? Would I be just as satisfied with my dvr now? I really think I would. I think that Apple is really stretching their product lines. One of the things that made Apple so creative and sought after is because all of their products were so revolutionary and better than their competitors. However, I think now they are reaching with their products and have begun to cannibalize their own products.