More recent speculation that Apple may be going to release a PVR media system has got me all excited again. If Apple had (or licensed) something like EyeTV then they’d have nearly all the hardware/software requirements. They’d just have to wrap it up in a simple box and noone is better at that than Apple (Sony can get close sometimes).

The only component Apple are missing is a decent remote control, but hold on - wasn’t there recently some more speculation about an EU design trademark filed by Apple back in May 2004? Some may have subsequently thought it related to the subsequently released new iMac units but if you consider such a device acting as a remote control to a media server then it makes a lot more sense. All it needs is a lightweight windowing system, WiFi, a 10-12″ display and pen based input (given Apple’s Newton experience that should be no problem).

I just hope to God they make sure the battery doesn’t suck. Hmmm, maybe I should take back those comments I made about Apple’s share price.