Do you think Apple forgot they make Apple Tvs??

So I'm wondering if Apple has totally forgotten about the apple tv. They haven't updated it in forever, despite putting out iTunes Lp and genius mixes which seem like they would be perfect for a tv room. I'm just wondering if anybody else feels like they bought a product that is no longer being supported?

the question is, does the appletv still do what it did when you originally bought it ?
has it "lost" any functionality ?
the answer to both those questions would be no.
Depending on where you are, a more important question might be, has it lost its relevance? I agree that it still does its intended job rather well (at least between restarts) as an oversized iPod for watching iTunes videos on a TV, but it isn't the only option for downloadable or on demand content, and it isn't necessarily the best option.
My ATV has been relegated to Internet radio and occasional podcast duties, as IPTV has pretty much eliminated my interest in buying or renting iTunes videos. Granted, IPTV's availability is rather limited at present, but I think this is where the future of online video is headed. The ATV's lack of versatility and its exclusive dependence on the iTunes store may be its undoing.
I am left wondering if Apple is selling enough ATVs to make it worth their while to develop a second generation model that can compete with other offerings, or if it is destined to follow the Apple Newton into oblivion.

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