Cablevision subsidiary OMGFAST! has begun leasing Apple TV to broadband customers in South Florida. While they probably sport the cleverest (or nerdiest) name in Internet service, long term, $5 a month for a $99 device you can easily pick up on your own may not be the best value. Then again, we imagine there are those unfamiliar with the space who would also benefit from installation assistance.
From the promo page:
Special Offer: $5 per month for Apple TV box with free installation. Apple TV provides access to Netflix, YouTube, Hulu Plus and more on your TV. Also allows iPhones, iPads, Macs and iPods to display video, music and photos on your big screen!
Hm, maybe I should start renting AppleTV’s out…
“I traded in my MacBook Air for an iPad & keyboard. It was a mistake.”
I’ll rent you a MacBook Air for the low, low price of $199 per month.
On the other hand, if you’re thinking about whether or not this device meets your needs, spending $5 to try it out for a month is a pretty good deal.
“On the other hand, if you’re thinking about whether or not this device meets your needs, spending $5 to try it out for a month is a pretty good deal.”
“Trying it out for a month to see if it fits your needs” is why god created Amazon…
Wonder if there’s some virtual fine print about minimun length of service.
Two random notes here:
1) And you thought my news of Comcast offering Apple TV was “satire”.
2) Are we sure that Comcast seemingly naming a broadband subsidiary OMGFAST! isn’t an elaborate satire?
Actually, Apple makes (prods? convinces?) everyone upgrade to the new best thing so often that I could actually see people renting this for a year and coming out ahead when they want the new model. As opposed to renting your exact same $50 cable modem for a decade from Comcast at $7 a month…
Don’t some cable companies do the same thing with wi-fi routers?