Pros
- Very easy to set up
- Offers HD movie rentals
Cons
- Doesn't support non-Apple video standards
- Slow HD downloads
Bottom Line
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.
More Information
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- Best Streaming Media Players The stylish and compact Apple TV now lets you enjoy high-definition and standard-definition movie downloads from the iTunes Store.
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- Apple TV Gets 160GB Hard Drive Build-to-order Apple TV with a 160GB hard drive can hold up to 200 hours of video.
- Apple TV Links With YouTube Apple TV will soon be wirelessly streaming videos directly from YouTube and playing them on a TV.
- Reviewed: Apple TV Shows Its Quality Streaming-media hardware is simple to set up and use with iPod content, but imposes some limitations on the content you can play.
- Hacking the Apple TV Think the Apple TV lacks functionality? Think again.
- Review: Apple TV Just Plain Works With a 40GB hard drive, Apple's new device copies video, music and photos from your computer's iTunes collection and plays them on your TV.
- Best Streaming Media Players The stylish and compact Apple TV now lets you enjoy high-definition and standard-definition movie downloads from the iTunes Store.
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