Apple HDTV: The rumor that refuses to die

	Add newsletters@cnet.online.com to your address book | View online   Home Theater & Audio       Share on Facebook  |  Share on Twitter May 09, 2012     Ty Pendlebury Senior associate editor Profile Email Apple HDTV: The rumor that refuses to die Rumors of an Apple TV set began circulating in 2009, and heightened last year with the release of Steve Jobs' biography. At that time, Jobs' biographer said the TV was in its planning stages, and it amuses me that people believe this as-yet-unconfirmed product will be coming out this year. It will take more than 12 months of work for this TV to get up to the speed of manufacturers who've been doing this for decades. Will it be a hit? Who can say? But if you look at Apple's track record of AV products it's not exactly a success story: the Apple HiFi is long out of production and despite some tweaks the Apple TV is still a "hobby." I don't know if Apple has it in itself to compete in the cutthroat world of TV sales. Read more | Share on Facebook        Apple HDTV rumor roundup Talk of an Apple TV set dates back to 2009, but recent months have provided an avalanche of rumors. CNET has gathered them all in one convenient location for you.  More | Share on Facebook          Audio-Technica ATH-M50 Studio Monitor Headphones The Audio-Technica ATH-M50 Professional Studio Monitor Headphones are among the best available for less than $200, offering excellent sound and build quality.  More | Share on Facebook          Panasonic TC-P55UT50 The Panasonic TC-P50UT50 plasma TV nearly matches the world-beating picture quality of the ST50 series, at an even lower price.  More | Share on Facebook          Roku HD With its capability to stream hundreds of audio and video channels (including Netflix, Amazon, and Hulu Plus), the $60 Roku HD would be our top pick for those seeking an ultra-affordable Internet media box -- if not for the fact that it's nearly identical to the slightly cheaper Roku LT.  More | Share on Facebook          The best way to discover new music Finding new music has never been easier, and music podcasts are Steve Guttenberg's favorite discovery path  More | Share on Facebook        Get your favorite CNET editors. To go. Send the free app to your smartphone or iPad. Get it now.     Best 2012 TVs (so far)   Panasonic TC-P50UT50     Samsung PN60E8000     Panasonic TC-P55ST50     Sharp LC-60LE640U     Sharp Elite PRO-60X5FD     TOP HEADPHONES   Klipsch Image S4i In-Ear Headphones with Mic (Black)     V-Moda for True Blood Revamp in-ear headphones     Shure SE535 Sound Isolating Earphones (Metallic Bronze)     Ultimate Ears 700 Noise-Isolating Earphones (Dark Silver)     Sennheiser In-Ear Stereo Headphone (Black)     Monster Turbine In-Ear Speakers     Diddybeats High Performance In-Ear Headphones (Black)   Connect with us on:              The e-mail address for this newsletter is boy.blogger@gmail.com To update your account, please visit our Newsletter subscription center. Unsubscribe from this e-mail | Newsletter help | Privacy policy Copyright 2012 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. CBS Interactive, 235 Second Street, San Francisco, CA 94105, U.S.A.