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Apple to Launch 3 HDTV Models by March 2012?

Posted August 1, 2011 at 2:47am by iClarified · 16516 views
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.

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