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Provides access to a variety of free and premium media content--including movie rentals, TV shows... (cnet.com)
Sleek external design and elegant user interface ; simple, streamlined setup ; streams music and... (zdnet.com)
alaTest Review Summary for Apple TV
We have collected and analyzed 86 expert reviews and 758 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 68/100 and users rate it 74/100. The average review date is September 19, 2007. We have compared these reviews to 1932 reviews from other Media Hubs. The alaScore™ for this product is 72/100 = Good. Last update: November 21, 2009.
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Expert Reviews (86)
Apple TV (160GB)
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.
Provides access to a variety of free and premium media content--including movie rentals, TV shows, music, photos, podcasts, and YouTube videos--on your living room TV; streams media from networked Mac or Windows PCs; purchases and rentals can be done ...
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 ; ...
Photo gallery: A guided tour of Apple TVEditors' note: As of January 15, 2008...
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Apple TV (40GB)
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.
Photo gallery: A guided tour of Apple TVEditors' note: As of January 15, 2008...
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Apple TV
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
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User Reviews (758)
"A very good investment for any fan of iTunes and iPods!"
Very easy to use and very realiable
Gets rather hot after use, can't watch streaming internet stations
"UK Owner Review"
Despite what some reviewers have said (many n...
Picture Quality, Ease of Use, No Clutter in Living Room
No iTunes content yet. minor software issues
"Was great until Apple upgraded it."
Look up "apple tv disappearing" on the apple ...
Easy to use. Looked good. Small size. Navigation is similar to iPod.
Possibility of system not working when Apple decides to upgrade iTunes. Mine worked REALLY well until iTunes 8.0 came out. No support from Apple except they would like to charge me $$$$$ to have a look at their software issue.
Videos (10)
Manufacturer's Description
Your computer is the center of your digital life. Your TV is the center of your entertainment life. But what if you want to watch movies, TV shows, movie trailers, podcasts, and photos from your computer on your TV? Apple TV brings iTunes to the big screen. Say you've just downloaded Cars from iTunes. Instead of huddling around your computer to watch, you pop some popcorn while your computer wirelessly syncs your new flick to Apple TV. Then you pull up a seat, put up your feet, and pick up...
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