The iTV, or Apple TV as it is more popularly known as will come in with some good stuff on the display front. Samsung Electronics and Sharp will be responsible for the manufacture of chips and displays, for the Apple entertainment device. I'm not sure what to call it as yet. There is potential from other lesser know companies such as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), Advanced Semiconductor Engineering (ASE) and Siliconware Precision Industries (SPIL). The assembly part of the TV will be handled by Foxconn Electronics.

By the end of 2012, we may see the ultimate launch of Apple TV. The finalization of hardware standards is expected to be in place by Q2 2012.

[Digitimes]