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zimmermann said:

Because of the huge installed base of customers with big pockets and a dedicated frame of mind anything Apple throws at them will be quickly adopted. What can go wrong?

Apple has to be creating value based on all of their successes don't you think?  What defines a "big pocket"?  I have many friends without "big pockets" that appreciate the value of Apple's products...that was just a bad post.  I forgive you.

smaffei said:

Just because you continue to pay Comcast prices doesn't mean the ATV has somehow become dated and mediocre ?  That's nonsense. That may be your usage scenerio, but that doesn't apply to everyone or the product in it's entirety. 

Lack of 4K support when your competition has it for almost a year now does mean "ATV has somehow become dated and mediocre", though.

Let's get some facts around 4K and how many shows are watched...I love 4k but the limited content makes it a non issue for Apple TV.  Yes I want everything in 4k but it really does not matter that others have it.  I can go buy those offerings and will still be watching 99% of content in HD.

When it comes to commitment to renewable energy, Apple is on top.  I appreciate that a lot.  This should also help bolster their massive cloud services.

It has to be demoralizing to be an employee of Samsung.  To labor for nothing more than to copy someone else's work...Not very inspiring IMO.

This is a huge concern for me...meaning Google and some others and their ability to manipulate and control populations with information.  I am glad to see some action but what is the true solution to all of this?  I am not sure.