This is my prediction as well. If I look at everything Apple is doing content-wise, ATV seems too small (figuratively speaking) in comparison. I want to contr

This is my prediction as well. If I look at everything Apple is doing content-wise, ATV seems too small (figuratively speaking) in comparison. I want to control my TV with my iPad. Apple has to be concerned about Google's somewhat strong (albeit supposedly buggy) foray into the living room. How can they give away this territory without putting up a better fight? I predict that the killer feature will be optional control via an iPhone/iPad. The 10' interface stinks for content selection and other input-intensive activities although it's great for a shared viewing experience. The new ATV should turn my A/V set-up into a seemingly dumb slave of my iPad. Some IR repeaters to do Harmony-esque things would be a huge bonus. I also predict that this device will be Google TV-like in that it acts as a pass-thru for other, "legacy" devices. The interesting question will be whether it will include a Blu-Ray player. Of course, I have no special knowledge of Apple's plans -- I'm just looking at all the other cards Apple has played and imagining a product which makes the previously played cards look like brilliant moves.