ROSIE: Apple Meets Coffee Table
September 9, 2007 by Lauren
The title pretty much gives it away; ROSIE is the lovechild of Apple and the common, oversized coffee table. So far, some seem to hate this thing while others think it's innovative and chic. I'll admit, I'm oddly attracted to it. But then, don't we all sort of want at least one massive, pointless coffee table in our living rooms? I think yes. If nothing else, they sure do look nice.
Right, getting on with it then. For the table structure itself, this sucker is big. What you're getting here is a 40-inch flat, touch-sensitive screen encased in a basic coffee table. Technically, I can't really speak for that last part; it's been said that a variety of different designs and styles will be offered. The whole mechanism runs on a Mac, wherever they've hidden the thing within this table.
Naturally, it's customizable (for that is the Apple way...sort of). Features include media playback, home automation, streaming, and control of various devices such as cameras. You can basically take a Mac (iTunes, rather) and cram all of the media functions in a screen-clad table. I'm not sure how comfortable, or worth your time, it would be to have movies playing in your furniture. Nonetheless, it would be a cool display of your library.
Overall, it's probably a waste of money. It will more than likely only appeal to the Apple fans, though there are plenty. All it's really good for is looks, and that has to be an awfully expensive way to show off. That said, I'll admit that I'm mildly amused and the small, rich, Apple-loving part of me wants one in my house.
It will be sold to consumers, unlike other similar models, but I haven't gotten any word on the price other than some nasty, steep estimates. The company hopes to have Rosie ready to ship somewhere between October and November.
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