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The editors liked
Small size
Low price
Runs cool
Solid 720p playback
Responsive interface
As much as you can knock it for looking like a plain black box
Apple designed a sleek exterior for its new hardware. It's unobtrusive
Understated and
Best of all
Quiet
The breakout star of the device
Though
Is the new tvOS. It's opened a world of p
Tiny and beautiful
A breeze to set up and use and features an attractive graphical interface
Can stream DRM protected content
Cheap
Great interface
Streaming works well
Smaller and cheaper than before
Very easy to set up and use
Builtin wireless networking
Apple TV is small. Incredibly small
And the whole thing can fit comfortably on the palm of your hand. It's smaller than the previous version
And will look gorgeous when sat next to your HDTV. With Apple TV
There's no need to worry about copying your movies and TV series to DVD. Instead
You'll be able to stream all your media content straight from your laptop or computer to your TV
Without ha
Built-in wireless networking
Minimal design
Easy to set up and start using
Automatically syncs with iTunes
Plays Apple FairPlay protected iTunes content
Affordable
Simple set-up
Slick browser
Impressive HD playback
Using your iPhone as a remote
Best friends with your iPad
1080p video
Plenty of streaming options
Smooth operation
Excellent integration (for Apple devices)
Your music played over your HiFi
Your pictures and movies on your telly
Phenomenal user interface
Rent iTunes movies from your TV
Streaming content from your computer to your TV
Small
HDMI
Optical connection
Design
Price
Selection of Films
WiFi enabled
AirPlay
Streams entire iTunes Library
The editors didn't like
Limited rental content on iTunes
Home Sharing requires single iTunes account
Initial setup still requires tedious text input
Both a boon and a faux pas
The Siri Remote is the most loved/reviled aspect of Apple's new plastic. By building in a microphone and half-baked Siri support
The Apple TV takes some serious steps forward on its march to the living room throne. But simulta
No TV shows. Streaming only option creates major flaws
Limited content available via iTunes in the UK
Rentals are comparatively expensive
No local storage
Needs a Mac to be turned on and running iTunes to stream content
No online UK partner to match Netflix
Over-reliance on the Mac or PC
No 1080p HD
No hard disk for storing music or video
ITunes rentals in UK are more expensive than in the US
The new Apple TV doesn't currently offer the ability to rent and download TV programmes. This wouldn't be quite so bad if the feature wasn't offered on the previous generation Apple TV
Or across the pond where US users can download to their hearts content. Fingers crossed that Apple will fix this soon.
160GB drive is paltry compared to other devices
Limited playback options (no DivX playback)
Remote is awkward to use Min specs
ITunes 7.1
Wireless network (wireless video streaming requires 802.11g or 802.11n) or Ethernet network
Mac
OS X v10.3.9 or...
US centric content at moment. Make sure you get iTunes 10.1 when home streaming
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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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...
At $99 the Apple TV is at least priced competitively. You can get cheaper streaming boxes, but not by a huge margin. Other than 802.11n support, the Roku HD appears to give you Netflix and Amazon Video on Demand for $60. The $40 you'd save could pay for a...
Abstract: Disclaimer: This review reflects the personal opinions of Robert Mohns, a freelance reviewer, who has no financial interest in the product. Our reader report discussions offer additional, unbiased discussion (both pro and con), where more feedback ...
Abstract: The GoodStrong iTunes library integrationGreat iTunes Store integrationEasy set up The BadToo few featuresLimited video optionsLimited file typesNo playback above 720p The PriceUS$229 (40GB)US$329 (160GB) NOTE: This review refers to the Apple TV with t...
