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the TV remote example given is why Google TV flopped and Apple TV sells well Google TV was trying to do something entirely different from Apple TV. The former
by personZ 12y ago
the TV remote example given is why Google TV flopped and Apple TV sells well
Google TV was trying to do something entirely different from Apple TV. The former was about adding intelligence to cable (which is an enormous issue because there are many players you have to work with, and most are hostile and protective), the latter a relatively typical media box.
And FWIW, I absolutely despise the AppleTV remote. It is brutal to do anything beyond simple navigations, and even that is far less effective than it should be. Add that it has one of the most unforgiving, unidirectional IR emitters ever: I was shocked to find that Apple didn't go wireless for that.
It is unfortunate that the Apple apps for this -- using devices as remotes -- are so horribly terrible.
- Tloewald 12y agoThe worst feature of the Apple TV remote is that you lose them so easily (because they're tiny). Amazon Fire TV's RF remote (which is somewhat larger) has the same problem, and it's far harder/more expensive to replace. Note that the AppleTV can be programmed to recognize almost any remote (and adds extra buttons). I agree completely about the IR receiver and also the Apps (especially if you have more than one device -- switching devices is a total pain).