Abstract: I was one of the early adopters of the Apple TV. It wasn’t bad, but as little more than a liaison between my Mac and my widescreen TV, it didn’t seem to justify its existence. But that’s changed. And how. With the “Take ...
Abstract: It’s Valentine’s day this week and Apple reminds us it loves us with significant software upgrades to OS X, Aperture, and Apple TV. First off was OS X 10.5.2. This is jammed packed with bug (oops, “unintended features”) fixes, plus a few new featu...
An iTunes format movie and music player for high-definition televisions, capable of acquiring content on its own from the Internet or accessing a computer’s iTunes library. Supports playback of high-resolution (720p) rented or user-creat...
You’ll have to create, convert, or buy compatible content, based on Apple-limited video format support; YouTube, iPod-formatted, and previously purchased iTunes Store videos can look downright bad on larger HDTVs. Does not include video ...
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Abstract: Can Apple succeed in the online-movie-rental business like it did with the iTunes Music Store? THE FACTS Apple has injected digital growth hormone into its entertainment product line. One product (iTunes) was already thriving, but an awesome new f...
Abstract: The new Apple TV is a spectacular hardware upgrade from the old model. The device is easy to use, and excels at three tasks: playing back content from local iTunes computers, renting iTunes content over the Internet, and playing..
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Published: 2011-01-04, Author: Stewart , review by: techgeek.com.au
Small, light, great interface, easy to use
No RCA/Component, HDMI only, Needs to buffer video on slow internet connections
Movies on-demand, made easy; Beautifully designed interface; Extra features like YouTube, internet radio, Flickr, and podcasts bring the web to your TV
No TV show rentals in Australia (yet); Some iTunes rentals more expensive via Apple TV; Infrared interference with Apple computers; Maximum resolution only 720p
Compact size and design, ease of use and setup, excellent interface, good quality, AirPlay feature
No way to rent TV shows, no hard drive, HD content limited to 720p, limited content available compared to US
The Apple TV is competitively priced and boasts an excellent interface, so if you want an easy to use, basic solution to rent movies you'll appreciate its simplicity. Unfortunately, the lack of content – particularly the fact that Australian users can't r...
Published: 2010-10-26, Author: Gary , review by: tweaktown.com
The Apple TV (somewhat rebranded now as iTV, but still being sold under that moniker) first arrived in home cinemas over three years ago, a curious oddity in a market torn between competing HD standards (Blu-ray and HD DVD). It had no support for eit...
