apple tv: streaming entertainment to your television
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Apple TV: Streaming Entertainment To Your Television
If you are looking for big entertainment, that is what you will find with the latest Apple TV
MC572LL/A, despite its modest size. There's an amazing collection of TV shows and flicks in
HD that you can either own or rent. You might also stream flicks from other services such as
YouTube or Netflix. With a single HDMI cable, the Apple TV will also be able to show your
pictures and play your audio files from your laptop or computer.
The Apple TV comes with an aluminum remote that's got just seven buttons which gives you
the ability to control on what television shows you want to watch for 99 cents. The TV
episodes are in hi-def and commercial free plus when you rent them, you have up to 30 days
to view them and up to 48 hours once you begin watching it. On the iTunes store, there are
roughly 7000 flicks with about 3400 titles in HD and many of the new pictures appear in the
store at the same time as the DVD release. The Apple TV can even get connected to your
PC or Mac so you will be able to view content from there also.
The Apple TV is more compact than older models, running in an enclosure of less than four
inches square. The Apple TV features an internal power source and can be networked using
Ethernet or via wireless-N Wi-Fi. hulu Its compact size makes it inconspicuous, plus its
minimal power consumption make it quiet too. You'll be able to control your new Apple TV
with the included remote, or use your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch by using the Remote app,
which can be downloaded from the iTunes App Store totally free.
In general, customers are very happy with their Apple TV, but there a handful of complaints.
The two biggest problems are the absence of ESPN streaming and the lack of Hulu Plus on
the device. Both these services deliver content that is currently unavailable on other services
on the Apple TV. One more issue was that iTunes has to be running on a computer if you
need to access content on the computer. One additional issue is that the Apple TV does not
automatically shut down when the TV is turned off. While it might not be a major issue for
many, it is a minor annoyance.
As with every item, the Apple TV MC572LL/A has pros and cons. If you're able to overlook
the bad points, the $100 price tag makes it a good deal for many people. Before you buy, you
need to read other people's reviews to see how they feel.