Published: 2012-03-08, 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
While it offers fewer native channels than the competition, the Apple TV is an indispensable living-room companion for anyone who's already invested in the iTunes and Apple hardware ecosystems.
Abstract: We should declare that we stumped up for online purchase of the new Apple TV on the day of its announcement, astounded by the price of $129, and desiring it primarily as a music streamer. We mention this because reviews written by purchasers are invariabl...
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Published: 2013-07-22, Author: Graham , review by: techradar.com/au/
Very easy to use and set up, AirPlay streaming rock solid, Movies in 1080p HD quality, AirPlay Mirroring with iOS devices
No TV tuner, Still no iPlayer app!, AirPlay is lockeddown, Movie rentals are expensive
If you've already got some Apple devices in your home then Apple TV is a natural fit and at this price you should really consider getting one because it integrates wonderfully with your current setup. But for everyone else, even with the addition of 1080...
If you're invested in the Apple ecosystem, the Apple TV is a good product: it's the easiest way to get movies and TV shows from iTunes onto the big screen. Music is a more complex proposition, requiring iTunes Match or a networked iTunes library. Using th...
Not much difference from the previous model; 1080 videos require fast internet connection, $109
At $109, the third-generation Apple TV continues to be as excellent a value as the previous model – and now it supports higher-quality video too. That’s a good thing. For those with the previous generation, however, the decision to upgrade comes down t...
Abstract: One of the chief complaints about the first version of Apple TV released onto the US market was that the device could only stream video at 720p. In line with Apple's recent upgrade of the iPad's screen to the 'retina' display, the company has now upgra...
Abstract: The Apple TV has been around for a few years and is now available in India. No, it is not a television set. Nor even a set-top box as we know it. It is in fact a compact box whose main purpose is to let you access content stored on your other Apple device...
Abstract: Over the years, the Apple TV has delighted and frustrated in equal measure. This diminutive media streamer has always been slick to use, its polished interface and simple set-up making it an ideal choice for newbies. By contrast, its deliberately restrict...
The Apple TV is still the exact same minimalist masterwork—deserving of a spot at the MoMA someday. It's unchanged from its prior form, and just as easy to set up: plug in the juice, hook up the HDMI, and you're in business. The equally minimalist remote,
Most of the way ain't all of the way. Streaming a file the size of a full Blu-ray movie just isn't feasible with today's internet speeds, unless you're using the WiFi at Los Alamos or sleeping with the cable guy or something. Apple has to cut corners usin
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.MacWorldAt $99, the third-generation Apple TV continues to be as exc...
