Dennis

Diplo - Solta O Frango

I'll be watching Bladerunner of course.

Always bet on black.

As has been previously mentioned, this could be the touchscreen remote http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/what-is-this-tiny-apple-touchscreen-that-just-leaked-in-taiwan/ and the iTV device as well as third party apps could allow the iPad, iPod Touch, and iPhone as input devices. The iTV hardware could play 1080p but Apple would need to only advertise 720p capability due to the limitations of iTunes Store content (the 3GS had the horsepower for 1080p but was artificially capped). Apple's facility in NC is likely a major part of the backend to an iTV media streaming solution for customers. All of this is conjecture of course, unfortunately that's what passes for Apple news these days.

Ian, it's actually way more useful as a recommendation engine. By comparing your likes and dislikes to others it can generate decent associations to items you might like. Think of it as Amazon's system simply without needing to buy stuff. No need to use it as a product-laden twitter clone.

GoodReader

Is AdMob not just part of Google now? Couldn't that mean they do much more than serve ads? Apple definitely needs to be careful of alienating the companies that help monetize their system to developers.

I'd like to know if there is any likelihood of scratching the iPad while in the case. That's my biggest reservation.

Carbon fiberrrrrrrr.

Loved the piece in Time. I spent last night preparing a proper Hitchhiker's Guide logo for when I order the case for mine.