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Jefferies: 'We Believe the iTV is in Full Production'

Posted August 17, 2012 at 4:24pm by iClarified · 15352 views
In an investor note this morning, Jefferies analyst Peter Misek says he believes the Apple Television is in full production, reports BusinessInsider.

Here's the note:

We believe the iTV is in full production. Recent data out of Sharp, Hon Hai, and other specialty chemical and TV component suppliers support this. Also, JDSU noted that they have a new non-gaming customer for its gesture control modules. They indicated this is a new "living room" based customer. We believe Apple will leverage AT&T's and Verizon's content deals for the iTV. Additionally, the WSJ's sources indicate Apple may also consider a set-top box version for the cable operators.

The WSJ recently reported that Apple had approached cable networks about a set-top box that could start shows after they'd already started.

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