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Comments on: Apple patent filing shows TiVo-like Apple TV

Apple's latest patent filing could produce an Apple TV product that's a DVR and a movie rental box, and could also be controlled by an iPod.

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Patent Attorneys at Play

by contentcreator--2008 March 13, 2008 11:37 AM PDT

"a lineup of programs that looks an awful lot like the TV Guide channel"

And this from a patent application. Once upon a time, patents actually had to be novel, believe it or not.

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Just keep in mind
by rapier1 March 13, 2008 1:21 PM PDT: That this is just the application and *not* a granted patent.; Like this

Apple start your photocopiers...8 years too late
by Anon-Y-mous March 13, 2008 3:53 PM PDT: Humm. This looks vaguely identical to TiVo and ReplayTV patents and their products shipped in 1999.; Like this Reply to this comment

Actually, I believe it's Albert Brooks
by Stevo March 13, 2008 4:15 PM PDT: Looking at the superimposed programming info at the top of the first picture, it looks like Dave's guests tonight include Albert Brooks and the lovely Kristin Cavallari. Plus, stay tuned for Stupid Pet Tricks... hey, when did Letterman start coming on at 10pm.....?!?!?; Like this Reply to this comment

iTunes downloads ??
by AppleSuxLeo March 16, 2008 8:54 AM PDT: Amazon MP3 without DRM , with much higher bit-rate , and lower cost that works across all platforms is killing off Apple`s business.
And HULU (free/high quality) sure is better than paying iTunes for the same shows. iTunes...so long , nice not ever having known you !; Like this Reply to this comment

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