Apple TV Expert Reviews

Back in September, in an unusual move for Apple, the company tipped its hand by demonstrating many of the features, as well as the availability and pricing, of what was then known as "iTV." But the show left us with as many questions as answers, and ...

Sleek external design and elegant user interface ; simple, streamlined setup ; streams music and video files purchased from the iTunes Store and free videos from YouTube ; capable of HD video output ; includes state-of-the-art 802.11n wireless ...

Only streams iTunes and YouTube content ; current crop of iTunes movies and TV shows look much worse on a big-screen TV ; no HD content on iTunes Store ; no support for surround sound audio tracks ; can't connect to older non-wide-screen TVs ; ...

Although the current lack of high-quality video at the iTunes Store is a major shortcoming, the Apple TV delivers a simple and elegant streaming media solution.

from the comfort of your couch. iTunes shopping requires a computer.

Blissfully easy to set up. Supports both wired and wireless network connections. Syncs automatically with iTunes. YouTube from the couch

Teeny, underpowered remote is easily lost among sofa cushions. Requires a widescreen TV. Video looks a bit soft. No DVR capabilities

Apple's video receiver is stylish and easy to set up, but you're confined mostly to iTunes-supported content. On the other hand, that content now includes downloadable movies.

Very easy to set up, Smooth, block-free images

Limited to iTunes-compatible media, High-def capability maxes out at 720p

Apple's video receiver is stylish and easy to set up, but you're confined to iTunes-supported content.

Apple TV offers a way for consumers to unlock the videos, music, and photos on their computer for use in the living room on TV. The new device competes against a series of other products, including the least expensive option of simply running a long ...

Competitively priced, slim, solidly designed hardware ; HD ready, with support for high quality digital audio ; Easy to setup and start using ; Open, hackable hardware offers a lot of potential ; Useful to watch Handbrake-ripped DVDs ; Puts podcasts ...

Lacks AirPort Express' AirTunes for iTunes wireless music distribution ; No support for Internet radio or other streaming content ; Photo viewer needs an upgrade in sophistication ; No HD video content currently provided by Apple ; No cheap movie ...

Essentially, Apple TV provides a drop-dead simple way to watch computer-based content from the comfort of the living room. It does what it promises as advertised: it unlocks content such as photos and home movies, and it makes it easy to watch ...

Enjoy your iTunes music, TV shows, movies, and more from the comforts of your couch.

Simple setup. Breezy to use. Only way to link iTunes-purchased media to the home theater ; Small hard drive. No HD content on the iTunes Store. Restricted video formats. Can't access iTunes Internet radio

Small hard drive. No HD content on the iTunes Store. Restricted video formats. Can't access iTunes Internet radio

. The Apple TV frees your iTunes movies, TV shows, podcasts, and music, as well as your photos, from confinement within your Mac. If you've longed for a way to connect your iTunes media collection to your home theater, the Apple TV is the missing link.

Let your iTunes content out of the box with the best digital media adapter yet.

Easy wireless network setup and synching, • Local storage and A/V streaming, • Near DVD-quality movie playback with HDTV upconverting

Works best with 802.11n router, • No HD content, • No photo thumbnails, Supported Protocols: 802.1b/1n/g, , , , , , , , Apple promises to dominate the product category simply because the company has made, by far, the smartest, easiest, sexiest, and ...

Streaming-media hardware is simple to set up and use with iPod content, but imposes some limitations on the content you can play.

Included hard drive allows for smooth video play, Simple to set up and use

Plays a limited number of formats, Picture quality is good, but not great

In a day where everyone (including us) expects their gadgets to do everything, Apple again bucks the trend and releases a product that does a few things, but tries to do them very well. From day one the Apple TV wasn't expected to be the right for ...

Last year, to much fanfare, Apple introduced the Apple TV (then called iTV) to the world. Breaking with Apple tradition, they announced it in September, long before the actual hardware release. The...

Excellent UI, Comparably priced (similar set top boxes cost $200-$250 and don't have a HD inside), Essentially a small computer - opens up all sorts of opportunities for the modding community,

Limited hardware capabilities (limited HD playback), Seems to function best when synced to a computer, Not as smooth of an experience when streaming, No volume control from the Apple TV remote,