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Apple TV untethers from Mac, price dropped
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robb1068 
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Posted 15 January 2008 - 11:56 AM
Adwiz said:
These Apple TV improvements were inevitable. Very cool, but no mention of software upgrades or firmware upgrades for existing Apple TV owners. Does anyone know if we will be able to update older Apple TVs to the new format?
The new feature will be available as a free software update for all Apple TVs.
http://www.electroni...pple.tv.take.2/
(Sorry MacWorld, couldn't locate that info on your site)
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Posted 15 January 2008 - 11:59 AM
apr301975 said:
so you don't have to wait for the DVD to arrive in the mail, or drive to the store to get it... but you have to wait "... within 30 days of their DVD release." Huh?
AppleTV, take #3
AppleTV, take #3
That was probably a concession to the studios to get them all on board.
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Posted 15 January 2008 - 12:13 PM
STILL 720p??????
Well it's pretty damn certain that 1080p is the future.... So this is pretty much shoring up the low-end of today's current standard....
I'm really saddened that Apple's not future-proofing their ideas. Innovation, not just keeping up with the flock. They need to be 2 steps ahead, not coin throw away.
I can rent 1080p Blu-Ray w/ uncompressed 5.1 down the street for $3.99; why would I want to go and spend that same amount for half the quality? So I can say I streamed it from iTunes?
The name ain't selling me; the product has to be there, and right now it's just NOT.
Well it's pretty damn certain that 1080p is the future.... So this is pretty much shoring up the low-end of today's current standard....
I'm really saddened that Apple's not future-proofing their ideas. Innovation, not just keeping up with the flock. They need to be 2 steps ahead, not coin throw away.
I can rent 1080p Blu-Ray w/ uncompressed 5.1 down the street for $3.99; why would I want to go and spend that same amount for half the quality? So I can say I streamed it from iTunes?
The name ain't selling me; the product has to be there, and right now it's just NOT.
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Posted 15 January 2008 - 12:39 PM
One thing I didn't understand about the previous model and with this model am even more curious about: Can Apple TV be used as a DVR?
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Posted 15 January 2008 - 12:44 PM
They didn't lower the price for us here in Europe. I just checked the Dutch online Apple Store and it's still 299 Euros (or about $450 with the exchange rate).
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Posted 15 January 2008 - 12:45 PM
I can rent 1080p Blu-Ray w/ uncompressed 5.1 down the street for $3.99; why would I want to go and spend that same amount for half the quality? So I can say I streamed it from iTunes?
Because it's down the street! Isn't that the main selling point for download rentals? No driving, no returns, no DVD/Blu-Ray player.
Look, 720p is high definition (HD). It may not be the strongest but it's still high definition, especially compared to even 480 DVDs. Considering the large files sizes and being able to stream properly without hiccups or freezes, I'd say 720 will be more than sufficient for your movie viewing needs. It's certainly not "half the quality".
Then again, if it's Blu-Ray you want, then Blu-Ray is what you should get...don't expect an alternative, especially w/ such a new technology.
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Because it's down the street! Isn't that the main selling point for download rentals? No driving, no returns, no DVD/Blu-Ray player.
Look, 720p is high definition (HD). It may not be the strongest but it's still high definition, especially compared to even 480 DVDs. Considering the large files sizes and being able to stream properly without hiccups or freezes, I'd say 720 will be more than sufficient for your movie viewing needs. It's certainly not "half the quality".
Then again, if it's Blu-Ray you want, then Blu-Ray is what you should get...don't expect an alternative, especially w/ such a new technology.
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