Type of Article: MacTech Blog

The Mac gets some of the least publicity of all of Apple’s products. Some even predict the demise of Apple’s computer line is on the horizon.

Don’t bet on it. Macs will evolve — adding more iOS-like features and probably more integration with iOS devices to spur sales — but there’s LOTS of room for Mac growth. Eric Jackson writing for “Forbes” (http://macte.ch/cDzpG) correctly points out that the Mac is the most ignored part of the Apple portfolio.

The new Apple TV’s 1080p support may not quite match Blu-ray quality, but it may be good enough for most folks. Especially as online video will overtake DVD and Blu-ray disc viewing this year, according to a new study by industry analysts at iHS (http://macte.ch/HAsKV).

In 2012 Americans will pay to consume 3.4 billioni movies online, per the research group. This equates to over one billion movies per year than are consumed on DVD and Blu-ray combined. iHS says this “puts the final nail in the old idea that consumers won’t accept premium content distributed online.”