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Apple TV
$99.00
Released September, 2010
The Pros:Tiny form factor - 1/4th the size of the previous Apple TV. Ethernet and built-in 802.11N wireless connectivity. Amazing price point.
The Cons:720p / 5.1 only - not capable of full 1080p HD / 7.1 playback. Consumers are at the whim of Apple - prioritizes the 'walled garden' as a way to compete vs offering the best open platform / prices. Remote lacks advanced functionality (such as the QWERTY keyboard included with the Boxee Box).
Apple TV is a media appliance that connects a high definition display with content on the Internet. New to the latest version is the ability to stream video and audio in high definition, allowing instant viewing of movies or TV shows when they are rented or purchased through the iTunes store or through a connection to an external device connected through AirPlay.
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It is also compatible with Netflix, enabling the same media rental services, and can stream through YouTube as well. An IR sensor enables the use of an included aluminum remote control, but owners of an iPhone, iPad or iPod can also download an application to use those devices as a remote control instead. Connection to the device is conventionally handled through dual-band Wi-Fi, but a 10/100 Ethernet connector port is also available for wired connections. Output runs through an HDMI port, and an additional optical audio output is available for high-end audio receivers.
Features
- Stream video, audio to an HD display
- Rent movie and TV shows through iTunes
- Netflix, YouTube compatible
- iPhone, iPad, iPod compatible
- 802.11n Wi-Fi (a/b/g compatible), 2.4GHz and 5GHz
- HDMI, Optical audio, 10/100BASE-T Ethernet, Micro-USB ports
- Built-in IR receiver
- Aluminum Apple Remote, Power cord, Documentation included
User Reviews (6)
Pros & Cons
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5
tiny form factor - 1/4th the size of the previous Apple TV
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5
Ethernet and built-in 802.11N wireless connectivity
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4
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4
supports more than just iTunes movie / tv streaming - compatible with YouTube and Netflix
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4
beautiful Apple aesthetic
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4
AirPlay functionality - send content from your iPod, iPad or iPhone directly to your Apple TV, even in mid-stream
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3
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3
includes a classy, slim remote
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3
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3
can be controlled via an official Apple iPhone / iPad application
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3
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2
720p / 5.1 only - not capable of full 1080p HD / 7.1 playback
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2
consumers are at the whim of Apple - prioritizes the 'walled garden' as a way to compete vs offering the best open platform / prices
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2
remote lacks advanced functionality (such as the QWERTY keyboard included with the Boxee Box)
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1
drops the internal storage of the previous generation Apple TV
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1
limited content availability in non-U.S. markets
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1
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lacks USB media sharing - you can't simply plug in a flash drive with files
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1
lacks support for divx, xvid, mkv and other non-Apple video formats
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1
not compatible with DLNA media servers - streaming is available via iTunes only
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0
remote doesn't match the device
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Erik:
#d_link_boxee_box This looks like a pretty good buy to me at $199. I realize that the
#apple_tv is $99, but it can't play your "downloaded" content. It's half as expensive as an HTPC, and runs the super slick Boxee UI and will play any media you throw at it. I'm liking the QWERTY remote from what I see in the photos.
Nov 17, 10
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