Apple dropped a ton of new info on the next iteration of Apple TV this morning. The new set-top device is tiny -- it fits in the palm of your hand -- and does not contain a harddrive, so the focus is on renting TV shows and movies as opposed to buying and keeping them.
High-definition TV shows will be available to rent over the device for .99 cents, and HDTV movies for $4.99. Right now, only Fox and ABC are onboard with the new device, but Apple expects the rest of the entertainment world to hop on "pretty fast."
Users can stream content from PCs and Macs, as well as any iOS device running version 4.2 or later, so you'll be able to stream from your iPad/phone. The new Apple TV also offers access to Netflix, YouTube, and Flickr photos. It will ship later this month, and will cost $99.
Personally, I've (finally) managed to set up the perfect media streaming environment in my house, using Netflix, and my Xbox as a media extender and Windows Vista, so I'm not really in the market for a new device that (basically) does the same thing... but it's tempting...
Mac always has an advantage when it comes to set-up. It's just easy to get their products to work, and judging from Jobs' description of Apple TV, the device will continue the tradition.
So what do you think of the new Apple TV? Interested in picking one up?
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kawaiikittybree
Yes Apple, because why would we want to watch FREE TV ON OUR LAPTOPS ON HULU????
I swear, Apple is going down the toilet...oh wait, they were always there
Walrus_Power
I feel like apple t.v. is really a waste of money because i can stream media from my laptop, xbox or ps3 I don't fell like i need another media streaming device. I can also stream movies and t.v. from netflix and hulu i don't really see a reason to go with apple t.v.
hlots11
I think I'll pass. I can watch every show except one on the internet for free on my PC. Why would I want something that charges per episode? Might as well buy it on iTunes.
crwatkins
I'll just stick with my Xbox, Wii and PlayOn.
weejifiend
TV episodes are currently $1.99 to buy and keep, and work great on my media center, so I don't think they'll be getting me to switch to $0.99 to rent on a "cloud" device. Sadly, this will somehow be seen as "revolutionary" by the masses when its released.
SciGama
hey its cool..its making microsoft less relevant in the world..apple is making cool stuff
unfungames
A little late I'd say....there are a million of these devices out. Why would we choose Apple's over anyone elses?
BertSaxby
I can't think of a more worthless device...oh wait, satellite radio.
tylerstravis
I needed this when the first one came out! Now I just use my PS3.
Ghost_Deini
hell no!
Beelzebubba
I used to use Tiversity for Xbox360, but now I tend to use the more powerful PS3 Media Server for PS3 to stream music, video and pictures from Windows XP. Both are free programs.
fr_A_nk
so they made a 360 or ps3 without gaming capabilities GENIUS *sarcasm*
SeanIsAHero
Well I'm in the neighborhood to buy my first TV for my first Apartment and instead of getting shafted by cable companies, i'm looking at alternative options. If they add Hulu + to this bag, that will be the day I buy. Otherwise i'll stick to my MacBook Pro
HunterBoone
Sold my 1st gen Apple TV today on eBay, someone bought it in 30 min.
Pre-ordered the new one.
Yea, it was worth it.
HunterBoone
I pre-ordered...but then I did sell my Apple TV on eBay an hour before the announced Apple TV.
I just thinks it's too noticeable that it looks too much like the Roku Player.
vash0924
or i can spend $10 on a cable to hook my laptop up to my tv and watch movies and tv shows i've downloaded for free. also, look at pictures, play games, play music, and surf the interwebs.
JustTheBeginning
I got a PS3 and hulu, its all good for me.
David_Lewis
I think this a waste of time for Apple. Why do they keep trying to bring this back? They should just add this as a fetcher of ITunes and be done with it. I think that the only way this will be a hit but me I will just stick with by XBL and Netflix.
shyguy
As someone who doesn't own cable anymore, this looks like a nice alternative. If they manage to bring on some tv shows I like, and let me hook it up to my tv...I might be interested.
pinicilin
The key here is what is content of you media library, this means music, photos, videos, games are. I have been using apple products for past decade so my media library is heavy on apple standards etc. it make sense for me to keep within eco-system. Other people might better off with other options. It is not necessarily which is better situation. I already have Apple TV, quit watching normal TV as protest against advertisement and feeding me dumbness, will old apple TV get same content and update on functions?
P.S. Really want Microsoft to do well with Windows Phone 7 though. I might stay with Apple but the fight between Apple, Google and Microsoft should give us a load of nice f@%!ng products and advancements. We as users win!!!! >:)
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