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Published: 2010-10-01, Author: Jonathan , review by: techworld.com
The new Apple TV is a spectacular hardware upgrade from the old model. The device is easy to use, and excels at two tasks: playing back content from local iTunes computers, renting iTunes content over the Internet, although we're not yet sure just how...
Abstract: Review: Apple TV Apple's new $99 rental-only media box is a lot of awesome in a little package.(continued) By Geoffrey Morrison October 2010 PerformanceAs far as audio quality goes, since it's just a straight digital output from Apple TV, you're beholde...
Published: 2010-09-30, Author: Matthew , review by: cnet.com
The Apple TV lets you stream all the video content in the iTunes Store to your HDTV, with purchases stored in the cloud. Netflix, Hulu, HBO, YouTube and dozens of other online services are available, plus music, videos, and photos can be streamed from iOS
Lacks the app store, improved remote and voice functionality of the 2015 Apple TV. The competing Roku 2 and 3 offer more content sources (including Amazon Instant) and cross-platform search. And the Apple TV platform is less of a streaming standout if you
The Apple TV's new low $99 price makes it an easy impulse buy for Apple fans looking to bring Netflix into the living room, but you may want to wait until more content--or Apple's forthcoming AirPlay update--becomes available.
Gorgeous user interface, Relatively inexpensive, Silent (no fan, no hard drive), Connects to dualband 802.11n or Ethernet network, Intelligent stream buffering for troublefree playback
Limited video format support, Does not play from DLNA servers or network shares, Can't add apps without jailbreaking, No content purchase option, Very little free video content
Inexpensive HD media player for rental-based content and Netflix...
A considerably cheaper, smaller, and lighter version of Apple’s living room video solution, refocused primarily on video streaming while retaining the music and photo streaming capabilities of its predecessor. Streamlined menu system takes most of the
No space for long-term user storage/synchronization of media, resulting in removal of direct-to-device media purchasing in favor of pure rental and streaming. Initially ships without support for AirPlay streaming from iOS devices, and with exceptional
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Limited rental content on iTunes; Home Sharing requires single iTunes account; Initial setup still requires tedious text input
The new Apple TV is a spectacular hardware upgrade from the old model. The device is easy to use, and excels at two tasks: playing back content from local iTunes computers, and renting iTunes content over the internet. However, aside from movies we're not...
Killer pricingVideo and audio quality is excellentElegant, simple interface
Content selection is limitedDoesn't allow purchasesCan only network via Apple Home Sharing
The Apple TV enters the market amid some pretty interesting competition. Roku has been making big moves in the cheap-and-simple set top category (especially with its new XDS), and the company just announced a partnership with Hulu to allow Hulu Plus users...
Abstract: After two years of radio silence, Apple has completely redesigned its "hobby" product and the result is a more feature-driven, streamlined Apple TV. The hard drive is gone, along with the bulky design and the hefty price tag. The new Apple TV costs onl...
Compact design. Intuitive user interface. Streams video, music, and photos from your computer, iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch. 99-cent TV-show rentals. Streams Netflix Watch Instantly content, YouTube, and content from iOS devices to Apple TV.
No hard drive. Can't purchase content-streaming only. Can't rent a show on Apple TV and watch it on other devices or your computer. Limited rental content available. Connects via HDMI—not compatible with older televisions without purchasing adapter. Doesn't ship with an HDMI cable.
A lower price, a more compact design, and the ability to stream content from iOS devices and rent 99-cent TV shows makes Apple's latest Apple TV set-top box an excellent option for iTunes and Netflix users. Buy it now...
Previously a confusing and expensive device suitable only for fanboys and Apple completists, the Apple TV's hardware has been much improved. Whether Apple TV becomes a mainstream success depends largely on the availability of content. But with the suc...
