Apple TV Updated

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RA
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Razlaw
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Posted October 29, 2009 at 21:12 GMT
#1684620

Downloaded the new update for Apple TV. Completely redesigned interface and internet radio now available on it.

JK
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jk1002
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Posted October 30, 2009 at 09:40 GMT
#1684621

I skip it ... it's still years behind boxee. They need to offer title recognition for non itunes movies &TV shows as well as connection to a NAS.

 

 

cooldude
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cooldude
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Posted October 30, 2009 at 12:51 GMT
#1684622

I use plex instead.... ATV in itself is a little limiting I find.

FT
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Flappo The Grate (archived)
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Posted October 31, 2009 at 04:16 GMT
#1684623

i think most of the problems with appletv are the movie studios dragging their heels over hd downloads to normal computers and the mediocre hardware of the apple tv

personally i'd buy a mac mini , it wipes the floor with the apple tv in every way

cooldude
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cooldude
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Posted November 2, 2009 at 08:53 GMT
#1684624

Flappo The Grate wrote:

i think most of the problems with appletv are the movie studios dragging their heels over hd downloads to normal computers and the mediocre hardware of the apple tv

personally i'd buy a mac mini , it wipes the floor with the apple tv in every way

I can second that and a mac mini is what I use ... works absolutely great.

JK
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jk1002
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Posted November 2, 2009 at 10:21 GMT
#1684625

I am actually considering one for christmas for video and turn my ATV into Music only.

cooldude
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cooldude
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Posted November 2, 2009 at 11:08 GMT
#1684626

jk1002 wrote:

I am actually considering one for christmas for video and turn my ATV into Music only.

Mine is 3 years old but runs plex without a hitch (though I maxed the ram). Very happy with it. My wife loves it......
I use an ipod touch to control plex and sometimes itunes. 

Personally I use a beo4 with Ridax's pc cable thingy very successfully. I like it simple .... Though I am looking for a secondhand beoport. Also I don't have a B&O tv anymore.

The mini also plays cd's and dvd's (upscaled through hdmi) and I use it also to rip dvd's (now over 2TB on NAS) which frees up my imac in the office. 

The ATV is excellent for music only, less heavy on the processor.

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zuegers07 (archived)
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Posted November 8, 2009 at 07:52 GMT
#1684627

Yesterday, I received the following e-Mail message from Apple:

 

Dear Customer,
If you've installed the Apple TV 3.0 software update, you should immediately update to version 3.0.1. This prevents content from temporarily disappearing until it is resynced.
To update your Apple TV software:
1. Reboot your Apple TV (unplug the power cord and plug it back in)
2. Select Settings > General from the main menu
3. Select Update Software
4. Select Download and Install
Note: Your Apple TV will conduct a restart, which is followed by the Apple logo and a status bar.
For more information, please refer to this article:
link
If you need further assistance with your Apple TV, link
Sincerely,
Apple TV Team

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