The TV as a product category basically does not exist anymore. Instead it has splintered into three categories: panels, computers, and services.<p>The panel manufacturers are now building computers into all their panels. Unfortunately, they suck at software and do not have any services.<p>The service providers are also building computers into their service boxes. They are much better at software, and obviously have services.<p>Apple is a computer maker who is trying to become a service provider. Unfortunately for Apple, the existing service providers are not as dumb as the music industry was and will not give Apple their lunch.<p>Panels are a commodity with low margins and slow replacement rates. Which is why neither Apple nor service providers are trying to sell panels.