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Apple HDTV to be U.S.-only?

article published on 22 July, 2012

According to a number of analysts, the oft-rumored Apple HDTV may be U.S.-only and may not be released until 2014. Giles Cottle of Informa's broadband content and online video analyst division says he wouldn't find it "surprising if the Apple television wasn't launched exclusively in the US first, [because] content rights can be a massive burden and have to be managed on a country-by-country basis." ... [ read the full article ]

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ivymike
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_ 		23. July 2012 @ 00:50 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
This is why content rights are bad for business and innovation in the long run.....
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LordRuss
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_ 		23. July 2012 @ 12:39 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
"...Apple television wasn't launched exclusively in the US first, [because] content rights can be a massive burden and have to be managed on a country-by-country basis."

It's because Apple wants utter complete control over 'every' aspect of entertainment that comes through that device. Seeing as this is some new territory, there are going to be some bugs - so what better than to keep it home, where you can keep your lawsuits safe & sound.

Then when it comes time to start pushing your copyright agenda on countries that don't follow your policies or laws you can really cram it up their collective asses, be it legally or financially.

Because you just know there are rabid fans of your garbage hardware & retailers will crack in order to get the goods in their stores/territories.
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aeonstom0
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_ 		27. July 2012 @ 01:18 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
apple garbage
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