The Apple chief also suggested that the original Apple TV was too complicated. He said Apple TV users stressed that they wanted the unit to feature TV shows and movies and not be complicated to use.

Here are some comments from Swanni, president of TVPredictions.com, on the new Apple TV:

"Kudos to Steve Jobs for finally realizing that Apple TV needs to be simple and about entertainment."

"But the new AppleTV offers nothing new; connected Blu-ray players have the same features and u get a Blu-ray player!"

"Consumers don't want to buy a new set-top unless it replaces a set-top (Blu replaces DVD unit); so the new Apple TV will fail."

"But I want to reiterate I was impressed that Jobs hinted today that the old Apple TV was too complicated."

"But Jobs' gushing over Netflix on Apple TV was silly; Netflix streams on just about everything now except your toaster."

"Jobs seemed out of touch in talking so much about Netflix on Apple TV, as if he didn't know Netflix is everywhere."

"Bottom line, Apple TV will still be Steve Jobs' hobby; most Americans will say no thanks."

See more of Swanni's comments on Twitter


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