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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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.
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...
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...
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...
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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...
