Published: 2012-03-14, Author: Andrew , review by: gizmodo.com
Abstract: Preliminary reviews of the 3rd-gen, 1080p Apple TV are here. The Geekosphere has spoken and deemed it a phenomenal device but may be worth waiting on if you already own last year's model.AdvertisementMacWorldAt $99, the third-generation Apple TV continues...
1080p HD support, Super easy configuration, Great UI, Photo Stream integration is fun
No easy multi-user access support
If you're already part of the Apple experience and use iCloud for storing content and have iOS devices around the house, the new Apple TV is a superb addition and worthy upgrade over the older less HD one...
Gives access to Internet programming (iTunes, Netflix, etc), Very easy to set up, Lets you access content on computers and iPods/iPhones/iPads on your local network, Tiny form factor lets it fit in cramped spaces
Doesn't have a QWERTY keyboard for entering account info and passwords, No HDMI cable provided - and you MUST have an HDMI cable to use it
If you own other Apple products, Apple TV is a no-brainer, as you can now integrate all of your devices with Apple TV via AirPlay. Naturally, the iTunes integration is flawless. If you're a PC user and depend on iTunes to organize your music for your iPo...
I had considered an Apple TV for nearly three years and now that I have one I'm glad I waited. The early versions were not as slick as the current unit and more expensive to boot. For a mere $99, Apple delivers a high-quality media player that makes a vas...
Apple TV is not a particularly powerful streaming box. But it is appealing because of its low energy consumption when in use, its attractive design, and its coordination with other Apple devices through AirPlay. This allows you to rapidly stream music and...
Final Thoughts/Conclusion, Many times have my colleagues and I here at Big Picture Big Sound shared the wonders of Internet-ready TVs, as technologies have converged to bring once-unimaginable benefits to the home theater enthusiast. But since not eve
HDMI-only video output: Is this thing too hardcore?, High-definition movie rentals painfully slow, Included remote control pales next to iPhone/iPod touch app (see Turn-Ons)
Many times have my colleagues and I here at Big Picture Big Sound shared the wonders of Internet-ready TVs, as technologies have converged to bring once-unimaginable benefits to the home theater enthusiast. But since not everyone is in a position to r...
Abstract: I returned my Apple wireless keyboard last week, not because I didn't like it, but rather because it just didn't fit my current needs. More on that whole rationale here. So, what's a tech geek to do with a $75 credit at the Apple Store? Well, I didn't ...
Inexpensive, Great quality video streaming, Netflix and YouTube streaming, Plays video, music, podcasts, and photos from a computer on your local network
For streaming your own media content to the Apple TV, your computer must be powered on, with iTunes running, Cannot stream content from a NAS device, Limited media file type and codec support, 720p maximum supported resolution (no 1080p support)
Apple TV's standout feature is how easy it is to use. Authorizing movie and TV show rentals is a simple process, as is watching streaming movies and TV shows from Netflix and videos from YouTube. Accessing media files saved on your computer is also fairly...
