New apple TV!
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- jfletcher0
whats the newness part? Just got one like 6 months ago... >.<
- http://sadtrombone.c…d_rek
- the apple logo is bigger and shinierjadrian_uk
- _niko0
1080p video and updated interface. I was expecting something groundbreaking like a physical TV that had been rumored.
- that would completely overshadow the iPad 3.. err the new iPadMoooIf_uk00
- d_rek0
With literally dozens of better, cheaper alternatives to Apple TV i'm just dying to know.... WHY?!??!
- inteliboy0
^ d_rek - any recommendations? Serious question as am after something to easily play itunes, mirror desktop, play files off usb etc.
- jfletcher0
I dig Apple TV since I can get Netflix, stream music and movies... I'm sure there are other options, but at 100 bucks, this is pretty damn simple.
- mg330
How many of you have replaced your cable service with an Apple TV?
Aside from the streaming capabilities from other Apple devices, it's just a glorified Pay Per View box, right?
- monospaced0
I love my AppleTV. It's on many hours a day to stream music from iTunes and Spotify, to access music, to watch movies I've downloaded and purchased, and to rent new releases. When someone comes over with an iOS device, they can stream any of their content as well (this is great for gatherings and parties). I agree with jfletcher, for $99 it's really a great deal, and it's damn simple.
- lvl_130
yes and no. i use it for netflix, and sometimes radio. now i will use it to airplay from my macbook. been waiting for that feature for a while (and that isn't even a feature for apple tv, but in the new OS).
- @mg33lvl_13
- you can use AirPlay from your MacBook and have been able to for at least a year or so.monospaced
- detritus0
- Yay, more of the rock!orrinward2
- I'm impressed by the screen but this is poor advertisement for it!orrinward2
- i_monk0
I don't know anyone with Apple TV and I've never heard anyone talk about it. What's the deal?
- lvl_130
@mono. nah dude, i should have been more clear. airplay, yeah for a while you have been able to do that. i'm talking about mirroring your macbook screen.
- BusterBoy0
Is it possible to play movies not downloaded through iTunes on the AppleTV?
- it will be when they initiate screen share/mirroringlvl_13
- or that vlvl_13
- handbrake itprophetone
- So gay that apple don't allow all filetypes, feels so 90's. Jailbreak it ftw. My ipad plays all filetypes now.Hombre_Lobo
- monospaced0
^ yes, you just convert them to .mp4 files and import into iTunes.
- BusterBoy0
So you can't play on AVPlayer and replicate on the AppleTV? The conversion is a pain in the ass...
- Considering all the movie pirates are switching to h264, I don't think conversion will be an issue much longerNathan_Adams
- seeessess0
@busterboy, I play all my movies (of different formats) from my NAS direct to apple tv. It's jailbroken though, with XBMC installed. Works a charm!
- Yeh sessess! So gay that apple don't allow all filetypes, feels so 90's. Jailbreak for sho. Then its all good! :)Hombre_Lobo
- inteliboy0
If it's jailbbroken, can you still update it with latest apple stuff?
- zoozoo0
what if i have an old school ntsc tv?
am i in to win?
- Dillinger0
Yeah i have one that is jailrapedbrokeninto. Its great !.
- Hombre_Lobo0
I know the interface is simple and all, but can't see the advantage of apple TV over say an Xbox 360. Both can media (Xbox actually is better filetype wise iirc). You can get Netflix on Xbox too, plus you get an Xbox. For the same price.
integrating into an apple home and syncing with apple devices is an obvious advantage if you own lots of apple stuff. But other than that isn't it just like a media box? Like the western digital HD boxes.
- I suppose you get iplayer and YouTube etc. Not sure if Xbox has them...Hombre_Lobo
- without the hard drive storage. remember the appleTV is no longer a hard drive.lvl_13
- Have you HEARD an Xbox? Sounds like a fucking vacuum cleaner, and it has this fugly light on it. Fuck that shit.monospaced
- Good point lvl13.
Woo mono calm down. It's only an Xbox , no need to have a heart attack.Hombre_Lobo
- prophetone0
price and integration across devices is the advantage imo. i have a ps3 serving my needs but would otherwise have an apple tv in my particular case.