iTV is a no go, Apple should call TV iPanel: analyst

06.04.2012

Misek predicts a Q4 introduction of iPanel. He claims that his Asia supply chain sources expect "commercial production in May/June with 2M to 5M builds likely." He notes the (parent company to Apple manufacturing partner Foxconn).

He writes: "We believe Sharp and Apple have modified the IGZO (indium, gallium, zinc) technology to make much-improved HD displays. The Sharp relationship will enable Apple to diversify away from Samsung and gain additional display capacity with leading-edge technology."

Misek also notes that satellite images show that Apple hasdoubledthe size of its data centre in North Carolina. He says "We believe that a doubling of the data center could only be driven by providing extensive video services for consumers." It is known that Apple plans to build a 4.8-megawatt fuel cell facility in North Carolina. This week the company filed plans for what a facility that will be the , a non-polluting silent power plant that will generate electricity from hydrogen.