New Apple TV 3.0.1 Update Fixes Critical Issue

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Apple released the new 3.0 Apple TV software update on October 30th. Yesterday Apple released an emergency update that Apple advises you to install immediately if you have already installed 3.0 on your Apple TV.
The new Apple TV version 3.0.1 prevents content from temporarily disappearing until it is resynced. Read more

Posted on Sun, 8 Nov 2009 11:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Apple TV 3.0 Software Update With New UI Released

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Early yesterday Apple TV 3.0 was just a rumor, but then Apple unveiled the new major software update for the Apple TV.
Apple TV 3.0 featuring a redesigned main menu that supposedly makes navigating your favorite content simpler and faster, and makes enjoying the largest selection of on-demand HD movie rentals and purchases, HD TV shows, music and podcasts from the iTunes Store even better on your TV.
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Posted on Fri, 30 Oct 2009 01:26:18 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Apple TV 3.0 Coming Soon

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Since Apple TV 2.0 launched it hasn't gotten much attention. According to AppleInsider, however, that's all about to change. The iTunes Store Terms and Conditions list has been updated in order to prepare for the launch of Apple TV 3.0. As far as we know, 3.0 will just be a software update, primarily designed to allow viewing of iTunes LP and iTunes Extras content.

The iTunes LP format is basically a normal album with added tracks, photos, videos, and other extra content. LPs were designed for the purpose of making full album sales more attractive to consumers. iTunes Extras is the same service, only for movies. It delivers bonus content for films purchased through iTunes.

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Posted on Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:24:35 CDT | by Robert Evans

New Apple TV Ads Put Finger In Windows 7 Upgrade Wound

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Apple published three new Get a Mac commercials in time for the Windows 7 launch. All three new ads target the potential upgrade pain Windows user could have going to Windows 7.
The new Get A Mac ads are actually not funny, but highlight the situation Windows XP users are in. Upgrading to Windows 7 means complete new installation, there is no in place upgrade path like in Vista.
Additionally Windows 7 is a big leap for XP users in terms of User interface. If you have tasted the Mac experience like I have, XP users get tempted to switch entirely to Apple instead of upgrading to Windows 7. Read more

Posted on Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:50:42 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

160 GB Apple TV Now $229, 40 GB Discontinued

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If you've ever wanted to be an Apple TV subscriber, now is a good time to start. Apple has just announced a major price cut for their 160 GB model, which will coincide with the removal of the 40 GB model from shelves. AppleInsider notes that Gene Munster, famed Apple analyst, believes that a substantial upgrade to the line is due shortly. The fact that Apple has consolidated their TV offerings certainly makes that seem likely.

It is doubtful that we'll see new hardware released in the immediate future, but this move is a pretty clear prelude to change. Any new Apple TV service is likely to be based around an iTunes subscription of some sort. iTunes does have an enormous library of media, opening that up for thirty or forty dollars a month could draw in quite a few users.

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Posted on Mon, 14 Sep 2009 09:49:25 CDT | by Robert Evans

Nvidia Ion rumored to be found in future Apple TV or Mac mini

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Nvidia did exhibit the new Ion platform at the CES 2009, although there are no released netbooks or setop boxes using the Ion yet. The NVIDIA Ion platform holds some serious promise with the Intel Atom CPU bundled with an NVIDIA GPU.
Tom's Hardware triggered a new round of Apple Mac mini rumors by claiming that they heard that Apple would adopt the Nvidia Ion for the new Mac mini version. Read more

Posted on Fri, 16 Jan 2009 05:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Apple TV Reviewed

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SpicyGagdet published a review of the Apple TV and movie rental.

Quote from the review: "Movie rentals, movie rentals, movie rentals, did I mention movie rentals? We either drop by a brick and mortar store like Blockbuster or rent our movies by mail through Netflix. Driving out to a store or waiting for your movie in the mail isn’t so bad when you have no other alternatives, but what if I told you there was a better way? W Read more

Posted on Mon, 7 Jul 2008 12:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Roku Netflix Player versus Apple TV

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AppleInsider compares the new Roku Netflix movie streaming device to the Apple TV.

Quote: "Like Apple TV, the partnership between Netflix and Roku has given way to a compact box for streaming select movies and TV programs directly to your television. The $100 box serves up unlimited content from Netflix's "Watch Instantly" section as part of the standard subscription price of its DVD by mail service. Read more

Posted on Mon, 2 Jun 2008 14:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Apple TV 2.1 Review

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Shane already published a review of the updated Apple TV 2.0 back in February. Now our review partner Digital Trends also took a close look at the Apple TV 2.0 and published a review that also takes into account the latest 2.1 Apple TV software update.

Quote from the review: "Renting does not just come from Disney or some Indie studio, but all of the major ones - matching easily those other online services which limit theirs to computers only. Apple TV rentals don’t leave out being able to be viewed on computers or iPods either (with the exception of high-def; more on this later), so it makes sense that the entire user interface has undergone significant changes to match that of the underlying philosophy now being put into play. Read more

Posted on Tue, 8 Apr 2008 15:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Rumor: Apple TV to become DVR

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A new rumor that the Apple TV could sport DVR features in the future appeared to be driven by newly surfaced patent applications from Apple.

Currently the Apple TV does not have a tuner to receive broadcast TV, but that could be easily added. On the other hand at some point it will be nice to actually be able to DVR videos streamed from the Internet. Read more

Posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2008 13:47:29 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

I4U Review Round-Up: New Apple TV, Razer Boomslang, Optoma HD80

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Our review team has tested several interesting products again this week. Apple released a new firmware for the Apple TV enabling online video rental. Shane tried it out right away and published this Apple TV review.

Our review partner tested the interesting Optoma HD80 projector. Read more

Posted on Sun, 17 Feb 2008 07:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Apple TV Movie Rentals Review

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Today we are looking at movie rentals via Apple TV. Actually renting a movie over Apple TV is very easy and competitively priced with the local movie store.

The only real catch here is that the newest releases aren’t available to rent. There appears to be about a one week lag before the newest release are available. Read more

Posted on Wed, 13 Feb 2008 10:03:20 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Apple TV Update and Guided Tour Video featuring Hannah

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Apple released yesterday the delayed Apple TV software update that enables online movie renting. There is a guided video tour fo the new Appe TV available since a while on the Apple site that is worth watching for two reasons.

To show the new features Apple brought in Hannah, who apparentely works at one of the Apple retail store. As soon as it is known which one the sales at that store will sky rocket.

Besides pretty Hannah (reminds me on some actress the name I forgot) the video teaches you how to rent movies on the Apple TV and create photo slide shows. Read more

Posted on Wed, 13 Feb 2008 01:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Apple TV Software Update Delayed

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Along with the announcement that the MacBook Air is now shipping Apple also announced that the software update to allow movie rentals on the Apple TV is not going to be ready for another two weeks.

The software update could very well be the killer application the Apple TV needs to fix the languishing sales of the device. However, Apple will need better movies if it’s to really work well. Read more

Posted on Thu, 31 Jan 2008 07:05:28 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Latest I4U Reviews feature Apple TV, Fatal1ty XFX 8600 GT and Sony HDR-HC7

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We have been busy again last week testing computer hardware and gadgets.

Shane took the Apple TV for a spin and liked watching Youtube on the big screen.

The Fatal1ty XFX 8600 GT earned our Editor's Choice approval this week.

All reviews from last week below. Read more

Posted on Sun, 1 Jul 2007 05:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Apple TV Review

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Today we are having a look at the much talked about Apple TV that allows you to show iTunes content from your PC on your computer. A recent update also bought YouTube to the Apple TV as well.

If you are a heavy iTunes user with lots of video and music on your iPod and sitting on your computer, the Apple TV will make watching your content more enjoyable on a big screen. Read more

Posted on Fri, 29 Jun 2007 12:13:09 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Apple TV to support Youtube and 160GB coming

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If you have not yet gotten a Apple TV box, here is a big reason to get one. Apple announces support for watching Youtube videos via the Apple TV box on your HDTV.

Apple will release the Apple TV upgrade next month. I still did not hook up the Apple TV box we used for our Katherine's Gadget Model shoot in April. As I am not into downloading vidz, but watch the occasional Youtube video, this is a reason for me to use the Apple TV regularly. Read more

Posted on Thu, 31 May 2007 02:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sling Media Apple Client V1.0 supports Apple TV

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Sling Media releases the SlingPlayer for Mac V1.0.

The first final release of the SlingPlayer for Mac lets you view your Slingbox and the Apple TV on you Apple Macintosh desktop or laptop computer.

The user interface features now a remote that looks like the typical physical remote control from Apple. The overall look changed quite a bit since the first beta version back in October. Now it really looks like a state-of-the-art Apple application. Read more

Posted on Mon, 30 Apr 2007 12:54:14 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Apple TV Hack: Running Nintendo Super Mario Brothers Game

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Another Apple TV owner got creative and published a video showing Super Mario Brothers game running on the Apple TV.

Hacking the Apple TV became pretty popular in a very short amount of time. There are hardware hacks available from adding a larger hard-drive or make the Apple TV work on 480i TVs. Read more

Posted on Sun, 8 Apr 2007 15:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Exclusive: Sexy Apple TV Gadget Model Katherine

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The I4U Gadget Model of the Month of April is Katherine featuring the new Apple TV.

Apple started to ship the Apple TV media streamer about two weeks ago. Others focus on modding the Apple TV box, we focus on its beauty.
Our new Gadget model Katherine shows us how sexy and shiny the Apple TV is.

Enjoy Katherine's Apple TV Photos now.
(Warning: Depending on your Company’s culture the photos might not be safe for work; It's like reading the Vogue, but maybe your boss does also not like seeing you read fashion magazines at work.)
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Posted on Mon, 2 Apr 2007 09:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Apple TV Hands-On with Videos

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As reported the Apple TV has shipped this week.

Gizmodo published a good video showing the Apple TV box focusing on initial setup. The user interface is just neat as expected.

The Apple TV box does not support direct file manipulation. It just syncs from the PC/Mac. Maybe Apple adds that in the future via a firmware update.
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Posted on Thu, 22 Mar 2007 14:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr