Apple TV 2.0 - Get the inside scoop
Morning,
Well! It appears that Apple has regrouped and came back at us with their latest and greatest Apple TV concept - Apple TV Take 2!
Okay, no, it’s really Apple TV 2.0, but the reviews already are looking mighty promising. To wit, Gizmodo says:
…Ever since our Apple TV 1.0 review decided that Apple’s thrust into the living room wasn’t pantsworthy, we’ve been waiting for them to step up and make a revision that was. Apple TV 2.0 is their answer. It’s everything Apple TV should have been when it launched, complete with audio and video podcasts, Flickr and .Mac integration and—most importantly—movie rentals without a computer. At $229, it’s an essential part of any iTunes user’s living room arsenal…..
…This is going to be the core of your Apple TV experience. Browsing for movies is a fairly easy task, with a Top Movies section listing the most popular movies available right now, along with a genre browser and a search function. Typing in your Apple login and password with the remote is arduous, and you’ll want to let the Apple TV remember your password for future sessions (unless you’re worried about security, then you’ll have to go through the fun of re-typing in your password every time you rent/buy anything). After you accept the EULA, your Apple TV buffers for about a minute before you can start watching; longer if your connection sucks.
It’s $3.99 for an SD rental and $4.99 for an HD, then you have 30 days to start watching it and 24 hours to finish watching it once you’ve started. That’s competitive with Blockbuster, Netflix, and other VOD services ….MORE…
Like I said, it sounds really promising. Check out the 2008 MacWorld clip where Steve Jobs introduces it:
And if you want more consumer reviews, check out:
and don’t forget about Apple TV forums:
I really like how the community comes together and shares all those super resources. If you’re a hardcore Apple fan, the sites above are definitely for you.
ThankYouVeryMuch!
Owlbert
ps - some Apple TV goodies:
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