And there it is, there is the most likely reason why Apple has been hiring marketing heads here lately. (http://www.hardocp.com/news/2012/02/03/apple_hires_former_xbox_live_marketing_head/)
My first thought was a gaming console too, but after a bit, it doesnt feel right that they would put out a console. First off, they hired only PR and MARKETING heads. I think something else is brewing but i cant figure out what it is, but one thing i do know for sure.............Whatever it...
could just use a internal relay, said device isnt drawing X amps, the relay opens and the "phantom draw" is ended, when you go to turn it on, the relay energizes and your TV is powered up.