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Apple TV: Why the delay?



We're bummed out as much as you are about the Apple TV delay. While we are pouting in our room, crying our eyes out, and forlornly staring at our useless without an Apple TV Sony Bravia television, Businessweek's Arik Hesseldahl has been busy spinning some theories to explain the dearth of Apple TVs. Arik talks to some analysts who think that the 2 -3 week delay can be explained by a delay in FCC approval. Since the Apple TV is a wireless device, the FCC must approve of it before it is sent to market. The other theory offered up by Airk is that of a supply shortage. Perhaps Apple's manufacturing partners are having trouble pumping units out due to some constriction in the supply chain, which has necessitated the delayed launch.

Whatever the reason, I just hope that Apple gets it all ironed out before the end of March. I want my Apple TV!