What started as a "hobby" for Apple four years ago has now been streamlined to create the second generation Apple Television. The answer to requests from many Apple consumers, this updated device is one-fourth the size of its predecessor and, according to Steve Jobs, promises to be a "phenomenal way to watch Hollywood movies and Tv shows inside your living room whenever you want."
The new hardware comes with Apple's powerful new A4 CPU but lacks a tough drive so all content require to be streamed over the Internet or from a local PC or Mac. The new Apple Tv includes HDMI, optical audio out, Ethernet and USB ports. Apple has dropped component video and analog audio support that was previously obtainable on older Apple TVs.
The 2nd generation Apple Tv incorporates a variety of new software features. With only rental written content for HD motion pictures and Tv exhibits obtainable, end users no longer have the alternative to purchase, finally eliminating the require for storage and storage management. Content streaming from several sources lets buyers click to rent and demands absolutely no syncing.
Users will now have access to 1st run motion pictures the day they turn out to be obtainable on DVD for $4.99 with their Apple Television. They'll also be in a position to stream HD Television shows for $.99 with the added bonus of no commercials. Currently, ABC and Fox are the only two networks providing Tv articles but Apple is optimistic the rest will speedily "see the light" and "get on board."
If you're a Netflix subscriber, you'll be in a position to stream a huge quantity of content material to your Apple Television directly from the Netflix library. Furthermore to HD movie and Tv material, users will have access to a wealth of Net content material from YouTube, Podcasts, Flickr, MobileMe (videos and photos) and Radio.
Articles streaming will offer end users access to content material on their Macs and PCs. Watch movies from your own library, listen to music from your iTunes collection or appreciate slide exhibits utilizing photos from iPhoto.
With vast amounts of written content readily offered from a number of sources, users are only seconds away from higher top quality, extra inexpensive entertainment whenever they want it. The second generation Apple Tv is out there for pre-order starting nowadays and will show up in stores in approximately four weeks. The $99 price tag is Apple's answer to customer requests for a much far more incredibly cost-effective cost, so begin saving for the holiday shopping season now.
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