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Apple could launch an Imac PC with TV capabilities

Analyst says next Imac will be a PC and TV
Thu Dec 08 2011, 16:23

FRUIT THEMED gadget designer Apple is likely to launch an Imac personal computer with integrated TV capabilities before it comes out with its HDTV.

According to BGR, analyst Brian Blair from Wedge Partners said Apple's next Imacs that it might launch during the first half of 2012 will integrate some features of the Apple TV set top box to create a "slimmer all-in-one PC with TV capabilities".

Blair said, "Apple could effectively start with what they already have on the manufacturing line and slowly push their offering from 27 inches and scale up from there to 32 inches and then move on to the 32, 50 and 55 inch market."

However, he did not mention Apple's Siri personal assistant, which some think Apple will use in its HDTV so a remote won't be needed.

Microsoft recently enhanced voice control for its Xbox, while a video of Siri being used with a TV has also emerged, showing that it might not be long before remotes are replaced by voice control in TVs. µ

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How utterly innovative.

Aha! Finally, Apple has decided to let me have an update on my 20th Anniversary Macs! Superb, as they were getting a bit low on storage space.

posted by : Tam Tam Tammy, 09 December 2011 Complain about this comment
Hey Guess What?

All PC's have the capabilities of Apple TV! and then some!

posted by : Misfit, 08 December 2011 Complain about this comment
Apple TV

Your saying this as if Apple hasn't already produced Mac's with TV and FM Radios already in them.

I've had two different models over the years that have had these features, where have you been...

posted by : Branedy, 08 December 2011 Complain about this comment
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