Apple to Launch 3 HDTV Models by March 2012?

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Posted August 1, 2011 at 2:47am by Shalom Levytam

Apple will reportedly launch a HDTV in March 2012 with three screen sizes and price points, according to Trip Chowdhry with Global Equities Research.

In a note to investors on Sunday, Chowdhry shared a "converged view" on an anticipated Apple HDTV, with information based on details culled from a number of developer events he attended, reports AppleInsider.

Chowdhry says his "converged view" of data from various developers is "probably" 75 percent accurate, and that it will "probably" be launched in March of 2012, with developer sessions at the Worldwide Developers Conference in June.

The television will reportedly have just one cable and be about 2 inches thick with 16 speakers. "These 16 built-in speakers gives a complete surround sound experience, without the need for any external speakers," he said.

Chowdry says "The DSP chip in Apple HDTV is a brand new chip based on Apple's acquisition of PA Semi. As of now, this new chip is not in mass production."

There have been numerous rumors of an Apple branded television in the past. Most recently a report claimed knowledge of the device from a former Apple executive.

Apple to Launch 3 HDTV Models by March 2012?

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Noman - August 1, 2011 at 9:44pm

I think what you mean to say is: 'Apple to launch 3D TV by March 2012'. I don't understand how you manage to balls up these rumours. I know we keep our cards close to our chest but we tell you enough to put 2 and 2 together...come one!

Jorge Figueroa - August 1, 2011 at 3:39pm

The inherent problem with this is the same one that affects all the big companies. The more they expand their product line and get overcomplicated, things start to get messy. They've had such success partly due to their simplicity. However, it would make sense to get rid of the apple tv as we know it and make the actual tv the new Apple TV.

Dobly - August 1, 2011 at 6:03am

I knew that was the reason for their new hire. Back in may. I agree on the price too. I expect starting price $2500 for a 13" tv. Hahaha Back in May report: "Apple has reportedly hired Tomlinson Holman as its new audio chief, according to a tweet by Leo Laporte Wednesday morning. Laporte said he had it "on good authority" that Holman "is joining Apple to run audio." Holman is the brain behind Lucasfilm's THX sound, and the world's first 10.2 surround sound system. Apple had yet to respond to a request for confirmation as of this writing."

Dobly - August 1, 2011 at 5:59am

I knew there was a reason for this. 16 speakers!! yeah I agree on the price too my estimates are that starting at $2500 for a 13 inch tv. Hahaha Back in May: "Apple has reportedly hired Tomlinson Holman as its new audio chief, according to a tweet by Leo Laporte Wednesday morning. Laporte said he had it "on good authority" that Holman "is joining Apple to run audio." Holman is the brain behind Lucasfilm's THX sound, and the world's first 10.2 surround sound system. Apple had yet to respond to a request for confirmation as of this writing."

nir-hus - August 1, 2011 at 3:17am

Time to grab more apple stock...I have a feeling the current stock price is only the beginning Nir Hus www.nirhus.com

Jay - August 1, 2011 at 2:48am

So with the price of the LCD Monitor they have now it's safe to assume the Apple TV will start around $5000 and end around $10,000

DacksMac - August 1, 2011 at 3:10am

Lol!! You are probably right on point with that!

AJ - August 1, 2011 at 4:54am

I really hope not. I would hate having to go for a Samsung smart TV instead of an Apple 1.

Randy - August 1, 2011 at 6:49am

It will probably replace those models and be around the same price or higher. It will have to compete with any other brand HDTV+AppleTV combo.

Nobo1 - August 1, 2011 at 8:46am

Absurd to think an apple tv would cost $10,000! they know how to price their products carefully...it might just be another rumour..