Apple TV 160GB Silver Wi-Fi

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Updated:
2011-07-30 08:56:35

Average rating:70

Uk has collected 129 expert reviews for Apple TV 160GB Silver Wi-Fi and the average expert rating is 70 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.

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electricpig.co.uk

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2011-07-30 08:56:32

Average rating:60

Apple have so many fingers in so many pies (Apple pies, ha ha HA!) it was only a matter of time before they started making televisions. Wait. Apple TV isn’t a television? What is it then? A simple, user-friendly media server, you say? Oh, right.As with...

Capacious hard drive. Speedy streaming!...
Unfriendly file compatibility. Expensive.
A decent media streamer, but the Apple TV's price tag and many flaws hold it back from greatness...

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expertreviews.co.uk

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2011-07-30 08:56:32

Average rating:60

The Apple TV is essentially a Mac computer in a small box. It feels hot when running, but this didnt cause any problems during our tests. It can play HD video, but supports only the iTunes standard of MPEG4- and H.264-encoded video with an AAC audi...

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whathifi.com

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2011-07-30 08:56:32

Average rating:100

As we've come to expect from, this media streamer is tied to iTunes and its corresponding media formats: the obvious disadvantage is that if you already use other media player software on your computer, you're going to have to jump through some hoops t...

A genuine joy to use, vast array of greatquality downloadable content available ondemand, excellent sonic performance...
Store downloads aren’t cheap, limited to iTunesfriendly file formats...

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techadvisor.co.uk

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2011-07-30 08:56:32

Average rating:80

Apple TV connects to your broadband router or network and earns its name by working with your lounge television, acting as a conduit to allow you to enjoy music and video from the internet. Lets get one issue straight from the outset: the Apple TV...

The Apple TV is not the only set-top box to integrate computer-hosted media with your lounge TV – but it is the easiest to use. It’s superbly made and crucially boasts a clear and simple interface. It’s a doddle to find anything you need...

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gadgetshow.channel5.com

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2011-07-30 08:56:32

Average rating:60

Apple TV (40GB) is a screenless iPod. It can play back videos and a wireless accessory to for iTunes-Enabled PCs or Mac. It is considered the 21st century DVD player. It's 195mm square, 28mm tall tiny gadget that gives you superb interface. It can play...

Apple should make everything. The day we can wake up to an Apple alarm clock, eat breakfast from an Apple toaster and drive an Apple electric car to work (at Apple) can’t come too soon. While the Apple TV isn’t yet an Ives-designed flatscreen...
Apple doesn’t play well with others. Apple TV can’t show DivX, XviD or WMV files natively, although the Boxee upgrade takes care of that. Apple’s definition of HD also leaves something to be desired – the 720p files might match mos...
Subtle, sexy and slim, Apple TV is almost everything a telly-loving Mac-head could wish for. Only its file format fussiness, average HD quality and high price (without even a HDMI cable to show for it) might disrupt Steve Jobs’ plans for world domin...

macworld.co.uk

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2011-07-30 08:56:32

Average rating:60

It’s no secret the Apple TV hasn’t set the world on fire, but Apple’s media streaming device is now more appealing to UK users, with the introduction of TV and film downloads accessible through iTunes. We’re not going to repeat our...

Provides access to a wide range of content, streams media from networked machines, full iTunes client system for spur-of-the-moment purchases, looks nice under the TV...
Doesn’t work with older TVs, no off or sleep button, film prices unrealistic, no support for non-Apple a/v codecs, up to £100 more expensive in the UK Min specs: Mac/PC, iTunes 7.6 or later, wireless network (video streaming requires 802.11g or n)...
The addition of film and TV shows does transform the Apple TV into a handy supplement to TV schedules. We’d like to see the US price reduction matched in the UK, but if you already own plenty of iTunes content this is a liberating, though perhaps, n...

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avreview.co.uk

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2011-07-30 08:56:32

Average rating:70

Almost inevitably, considering the source, there are certain restrictions in place here as you\'ll only be able to access content stored in your iTunes library. This might mean re-encoding a lot of video files and ensuring you keep iTunes up to date. This...

expertreviews.co.uk

Updated:
2011-07-30 08:56:32

Average rating:60

The Apple TV is a Mac in a very small box. It feels hot when its running, but this didnt cause any problems during tests. It can play High Definition Video, but supports only MPEG4 and H.264 encoded video with an AAC audio track. It cant record T...

techradar.com

Updated:
2011-07-30 08:56:32

Average rating:80

If, like me, you find Apple a little bit too smug, youll be simultaneously impressed and annoyed by Apple TV. Its the cool side of computings attempt to repeat the success of iTunes, the iPod and iMac. On the one hand, that represents a successful...

Great looks, Easy to set up and use...
Limited iTunes content and video format support, No Scart...
If, like me, you find Apple a little bit too smug, youll be simultaneously impressed and annoyed by Apple TV. Its the cool side of computings attempt to repeat the success of iTunes, the iPod and iMac. On the one hand, that represents a successful...

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whathifi.com

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2011-07-30 08:56:33

Average rating:80

It’s taken a long while, but the TV shows and films currently being enjoyed by Apple TV owners in the US are finally filtering through to the UK. Last year, a plethora of programmes – such as Lost, South Park, Desperate Housewives and Ugly Betty – beca...

Slick and simple to use...
Limited choice of TV programmes, no HD content yet, new model on the way...

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alphr.com

Updated:
2011-07-30 08:56:33

Average rating:67

A promising start for Apples living-room takeover, but were still waiting for the best bits. The much-hyped Apple TV is finally here to do to the living room what the iPod did to our pockets. Apple is remaining coy about whats inside, but we can gl...

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macworld.co.uk

Updated:
2011-07-30 08:56:33

Average rating:40

The marketing is persuasive. You can have up to six Macs or PCs connected to an authorised Apple TV on your wireless network (or wired network, thanks to a 10/100 base-T Ethernet port). Then it can play all the content stored on its hard drive or strea...

Good picture and sound quality, works well on 802.11n networks, works seamlessly, easy to use, beautiful design...
Won’t connect to the majority of UK televisions, will only play a small number of video formats, small hard drive, idiosyncratic, slow on older networks Min specs: iTunes 7.1, wireless network (wireless video streaming requires 802.11g or 802.11n) o...
Two stars may seem a harsh score for a well-designed product. But the lack of movie or television content in the UK, plus the inability of the device to play other formats than iPod video (notably DivX) work against the Apple TV. The range of hacks do...

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itreviews.com

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2011-07-30 08:56:33

Average rating:0

wireless media streaming the stylish way: The Apple TV is a set-top box designed to stream content from iTunes running on networked PCs and Macs. It connects to flat screen TVs by HDMI cable or component RGB input, and includes a 40GB...

T3.com

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2011-07-30 08:56:33

Average rating:80

Apple TV is a revolution in the making. Syncing in the same way as an iPod, it sucks up all the music, photos and videos from iTunes on to its 40GB hard drive, and puts them on your front room flatscreen and hi-fi. Apples used Draft N Wi-Fi, meaning...

Clever syncing, Super-simple set-up.
No HDMI cable, No movie downloads.
A fault-free streamer for music and photos thats just itching for Apples movie store to hurry up and deliver.

pocket-lint.com

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2011-07-30 08:56:33

Average rating:80

Can this offer anything different to what is already out there?...

Access your music and images and movies from your TV, easy to use, stream from over laptops...
No parental controls, no internet radio, no iPod support, no off switch...
If youve got an iTunes collection and want to share it, this is a better solution than just plugging your iPod in to the back of the TV...

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techadvisor.co.uk

Updated:
2011-07-30 08:56:33

Average rating:50

Up to now the story of the media-streaming device hasn’t exactly made pleasant reading for its participants. Most previous versions of these devices (which take music, video and photos from your PC and play them on your TV and stereo), have been unr...

Apple TV is a nice concept and, in some ways, it’s capably executed - it’s the first media-streaming device we could imagine less technical users enjoying. Unfortunately, far more attention needs to be directed towards its UK features. It won&...

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techadvisor.co.uk

Updated:
2011-07-30 08:56:34

Average rating:70

To say that Apple TV is the worlds best media-streaming device could be considered faint praise, the tech equivalent of calling someone the worlds tallest midget. After all, most previous versions of these devices, which take music, video and photo...

As good as Apple TV is, we were left thinking it could do more. For instance, it's got an internet connection and a hard drive, so why do you have to download a video or album to your PC, then have it sync to the Apple TV? Wouldn't it be easier to cut...

theregister.co.uk

Updated:
2011-07-30 08:56:35

Average rating:65

All four devices involved stacks of software, all sorts of nonsensical procedures to synchronise media libraries, and then, inevitably, delivered stop/start streaming, frozen pictures and audio that would get out of sync. These failures seem to have a...

Unlike previous media extenders, the Apple TV takes Mac- and PC-sourced content and displays it on the big screen, quickly and easily. However, the list of supported formats and bit-rates is so short that its effectiveness is severely curtailed. Bring...

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pcauthority.com.au

Updated:
2011-11-06 09:47:24

Average rating:67

The much-hyped Apple TV is finally here to do to the living room what the iPod did to our pockets. Apple is remaining coy about what’s inside, but we can glean a certain amount – a 40GB notebook hard disk, a power supply and a wireless 80...

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pcworld.co.nz

Updated:
2011-11-06 09:47:25

Average rating:0

Wireless media streaming devices have come and gone over the past few years. During that time, various gallant attempts at merging your PC-based media library – be it videos, photographs or music – with your TV or home theatre system have all...

goodgearguide.com.au

Updated:
2011-11-06 09:47:33

Average rating:80

Although we feel it could do more, Apple TV is a simple and effective way to get content from your PC or Mac into your lounge room.

Ease of use and setup, design, attractive interface...
No included cables, cant copy content in a specific order, tiny remote The Final Word Although we feel it could do more, Apple TV is a simple and effective way to get content from your PC or Mac into your lounge room.
Although we feel it could do more, Apple TV is a simple and effective way to get content from your PC or Mac into your lounge room.

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avforums.com

Updated:
2014-03-19 02:11:13

Average rating:70

Around the time of Steve Job's death last year, there was a lot of talk about the last thing he was working on. Apparently he was going to revolutionise the television in exactly the same way that Apple had changed phones with the iPhone and laptops with...

Attractive and well built, Easy to setup, Built-in WiFi, Intuitive to use, 1080p resolution, AirPlay quite robust...
Limited content, Remote is rather basic, No TV tuner, AirPlay rather restrictive...

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stuff.tv

Updated:
2014-03-19 02:11:13

Average rating:100

These iTunes downloads aren’t cheap, though. New standard-def films cost £3.49 to rent and £10.99 to buy, and HD rentals cost a whopping £4.49.You don’t actually have to wait for the whole film to download before you can start watching: in our tests w...

A joy to use. Brilliant on-demand content. Excellent sound...
Downloads aren’t cheap. Slightly limited format support...
Sleek, sexy and now with loads of content, the Apple TV is a genuine must-have for iTunes users...

stuff.tv

Updated:
2014-03-19 02:11:13

Average rating:80

Video review: If you already use iTunes, Apple TV is a brilliantly realised way to enjoy your PC content on your telly. But if you’re not a fan of Apple’s formats, look elsewhere...

Easy to set up. Slick interface. No fan noise. 40GB hard drive...
Limited video format support. HDMI cable not included. No iTunes movie downloads yet...
If you already use iTunes, Apple TV is a brilliantly realised way to enjoy your PC content on your telly. But if you’re not a fan of Apple’s formats, look elsewhere...

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geeksquad.co.uk

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2014-06-12 05:16:00

Average rating:0

Google's surprise announcement at this year's Google I/O developer conference was the release of the Nexus Q; a media streamer that is Google's answer to the Apple TV and the myriad of other similar devices on the market.The Nexus Q does have a few unique...

macworld.com.au

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2014-06-12 05:16:00

Average rating:60

Telstra has thrown down the gauntlet to the Apple TV with its new T-Box PVR and streaming media player.Telstra’s T-Box is basically a high-definition digital video recorder which also lets you watch streaming online channels as well as hire movies and...

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macworld.co.uk

Updated:
2014-06-13 05:07:35

Average rating:80

With the Google Chromecast UK release, Apple finally has some competition for its Apple TV. Both the Chromecast and Apple TV enable you to stream video and audio to television. And both come with iOS integration, so you can use your iPhone or iPad to cont...

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techadvisor.co.uk

Updated:
2014-06-14 05:38:03

Average rating:0

Buying a new smart TV is expensive business, and to be quite honest, it's probably not a great idea, as once you have spent hundreds/thousands of pounds on a new TV then you are locked in to its onboard hardware for the TV's lifetime – which may well be o...

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knowyourmobile.com

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2014-08-24 03:43:55

Average rating:0

But a £30 discount wasn't enough. Not by a long shot. Citing a report by Parker Associates, 9to5Mac reports, “Google's Chromecast and the Roku streaming device each sold around 3.8 million units in 2013—though the figure is more impressive in the case of...

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knowyourmobile.com

Updated:
2015-02-04 10:53:31

Average rating:80

By 2014 the landscape has changed completely, with the introduction of SmartTVs, internet-connected consoles like the Xbox and PlayStation, and VOD services like Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon. No longer are you forced to pay Sky a premium rate subscription fo...

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techadvisor.co.uk

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2015-02-07 08:52:26

Average rating:0

Earlier this month, alongside the Nexus 9 , Nexus 6 and Android Lollipop , Google unveiled its new Nexus Player – the first Android TV streaming set-top box. Immediately, this new device was pegged as an Apple TV rival, so here we've put the two head-to-h...

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knowyourmobile.com

Updated:
2015-03-03 04:33:25

Average rating:80

The rise of VOD demand services like Netflix and cheap, affordable hardware units that could run them on your HDTV, like Roku and Chromecast, caused an upsurge in demand for media streamers and Apple TV, sort of by proxy, grew in popularity too, forcing A...

Excellent SIri integration. She never misunderstands what I say. The app-based approach to television is a winner, even if it's just a bit ahead of its time right now. A refreshing interface that is at once both new and familiar...
App Store discoverability is a mess. Search in general across tvOS can use a lot of improvement. Lack of dictation support is frustrating. Launch week apps and games leave something to be desired. Very few outstanding apps and games available right now...
The new Apple TV is the best Apple TV Apple has ever made. It's also the best digital media player on the market. That being said, it's a brand new device that is negatively affected by some launch-day hiccups. The lack of Categories in the App Store make...

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knowyourmobile.com

Updated:
2015-03-27 14:25:02

Average rating:80

The rise of VOD demand services like Netflix and cheap, affordable hardware units that could run them on your HDTV, like Roku and Chromecast, caused an upsurge in demand for media streamers and Apple TV, sort of by proxy, grew in popularity too, forcing A...

Great interface and a wide array of channel offerings. AirPlay is a killer feature that makes mirroring your devices a breeze.
A lot of the channels are tailored to a US audience; no BBC iPlayer. Processor and RAM are outdated for a device sold in 2015...

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knowyourmobile.com

Updated:
2015-04-16 07:46:59

Average rating:80

The rise of VOD demand services like Netflix and cheap, affordable hardware units that could run them on your HDTV, like Roku and Chromecast, caused an upsurge in demand for media streamers and Apple TV, sort of by proxy, grew in popularity too, forcing A...

Great interface and a wide array of channel offerings. AirPlay is a killer feature that makes mirroring your devices a breeze.
A lot of the channels are tailored to a US audience; no BBC iPlayer. Processor and RAM are outdated for a device sold in 2015...

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knowyourmobile.com

Updated:
2015-07-20 08:49:22

Average rating:80

By 2014 the landscape has changed completely, with the introduction of SmartTVs, internet-connected consoles like the Xbox and PlayStation, and VOD services like Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon. No longer are you forced to pay Sky a premium rate subscription fo...

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macworld.com.au

Updated:
2015-08-05 08:51:47

Average rating:0

While a simple HDMI output is all you really need to enjoy streaming video and music (provided your display, sound bar, or A/V receiver also has HDMI), most boxes have at least another port or two to address specific needs. You'll find a chart comparing e...

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digitalspy.co.uk

Updated:
2015-11-01 05:16:04

Average rating:80

Apple has been teasing its grand TV revolution for years, with fans quietly praying for a new dawn in home entertainment, the next big thing. The upgraded Apple TV is certainly a tech treat of the sort that we now take for granted from the Californian fir...

Brilliant remote, Slick tvOS software, Casual TV gaming is addictive...
Pricey...

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dailystar.co.uk

Updated:
2016-01-06 13:14:55

Average rating:80

APPLEAPPLE TV 2015WE LIKE: Easy set up • Fabulous Siri remote • Great content searchWE DON'T LIKE: Lack of apps • High price • No 4K future-proofing..............................................................................The future of a night in fron...

Easy set up, Fabulous Siri remote, Great content search...
Lack of apps, High price, No 4K future-proofing...
Although it's not yet perfect you definitely shouldn't ignore the new Apple TV.This little box of tricks has plenty going for it and the Siri remote is one of the best on the market.With this new voice control feature you'll have no problems finding conte...

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lazygamer.net

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2016-11-10 10:39:16

Average rating:35

Many people are put off by the idea of new technology because they are worried about difficult set up. In fact, it has always been part of the appeal of Apple products; from the early days of Macintosh computers through to the age of iMacs, iPods and iPho...

If you don't have a console or a smart TV, the Apple TV can help turn your TV into a modern entertainment area. But unless you purchase most of your entertainment through Apple, it simply doesn't feel quite as worthwhile for a South African consumer.Apple...

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stuff.tv

Updated:
2011-07-30 08:56:32

Average rating:100

These iTunes downloads aren’t cheap, though. New standard-def films cost £3.49 to rent and £10.99 to buy, and HD rentals cost a whopping £4.49.You don’t actually have to wait for the whole film to download before you can start watching: in our tests w...

A joy to use. Brilliant on-demand content. Excellent sound...
Downloads aren’t cheap. Slightly limited format support...
Sleek, sexy and now with loads of content, the Apple TV is a genuine must-have for iTunes users...

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techworld.com

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2011-07-30 08:56:32

Average rating:0

Updated, January 16 2009.Let's get one issue straight from the outset: the Apple TV does not play TV. Or at least, not your usual programmes from Freeview or cable and satellite stations.Apple TV connects to your broadband router or network and earns...

The Apple TV is not the only set-top box to integrate computer-hosted media with your lounge TV – but it is the easiest to use. It’s superbly made and crucially boasts a clear and simple interface. It’s a doddle to find anything you need with a simple...

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avguide.com

Updated:
2011-07-30 08:56:32

Average rating:0

In case you haven’t noticed, iTunes offers more than just music these days. It’s become an online Blockbuster of sorts, filled with hundreds and soon thousands of TV shows, movies, and videos, all ready for download. Buy that episode of Lost you misse...

Apple TV is the most intuitive and easiest to use “media bridge” available, providing a hassle-free way to enjoy multimedia content from your computer to your TV. TPV Login or register to post comments...

Digitaltrends.com

Updated:
2011-07-30 08:56:32

Average rating:0

Video Review: The Apple TV was launched with a lot of fanfare and hype. But what really is the Apple TV, and does it live up to the hype? Watch as our own Jason Tomczak gives the scoop on what the Apple TV is, what it can do for you and how easy is it...

v3.co.uk

Updated:
2011-07-30 08:56:32

Average rating:60

This updated version of Apple’s media-streaming device suffers from the same problem as its predecessor. It’s well designed and easy to use but you have to live in the US in order to get the most out of it. The idea behind the original was tha...

Can link a TV directly to the Internet...
Expensive, No movies available in the UK...
It’s technically clever but not much use until Apple launches its film rental service in the UK...

techcrunch.com

Updated:
2011-07-30 08:56:32

Average rating:0

To break the surly bonds of TiVo and touch the face of Jobs. Not to be a fawning Macindouche or anything, but Apple TV is seriously a kick-ass product. I got mine today after days of ceaseless waiting and I can unequivocally state that no matter what y...

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homecinemachoice.com

Updated:
2011-07-30 08:56:32

Average rating:80

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smallnetbuilder.com

Updated:
2011-07-30 08:56:32

Average rating:0

The Apple TV has been out for several months now, and Id been reading the reviews, sitting on the fence trying to decide if I really needed one. Ive tried out a dozen or more network multimedia players in my house and theyve all had shortcomings. No...

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soundandvision.com

Updated:
2011-07-30 08:56:32

Average rating:88

Own an HDTV? Well, get ready for the age of ATV. Lets recap: Al Gore created the Internet, and, on the seventh day, he rested. Immediately, entrepreneurs began selling pornography, and the World Wide Web had a purpose. Before long, people started po...

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i4u.com

Updated:
2011-07-30 08:56:33

Average rating:70

Apple has been making big headlines of late with the iPhone, but most geeks were lusting after the iPhone it was the Apple TV that incited the geek lust in many. Now a few months after the Apple TV launched we are seeing firmware updates that add funct...

Easy installation, No power brick...
Includes no cables to connect to your TV, Remote is tiny and may get lost easy...
As I said before, if you are a hardcore iPod fiend who spends lots of time shopping iTunes and downloading content to watch wherever your day takes you, the Apple TV may be your dream product. Normal folks that aren’t into watching video and movie s...

pcworld.com_techhive.com

Updated:
2011-07-30 08:56:33

Average rating:0

Apple?s video receiver is stylish and easy to set up, but you?re confined to iTunes-supported content.

Very easy to set up, Smooth, blockfree images...
Limited to iTunescompatible media, Highdef capability maxes out at 720p...
Apple?s video receiver is stylish and easy to set up, but you?re confined to iTunes-supported content.

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Computerpoweruser.com

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2011-07-30 08:56:33

Average rating:70

Outputs: HDMI, component, digital/RCA audio, 802.11b/g/n; 10/100 Ethernet; Apple Remote included Apple TV is something a bit more and a bit less than the media streaming boxes we’ve seen in recent years. It’s designed to bring your iTunes libr...

ipodobserver.com

Updated:
2011-07-30 08:56:33

Average rating:80

Apple TV is a little white box that puts the contents of up to six iTunes and iPhoto libraries on your big screen TV. It connects to your HD television and sound system via HDMI or component video and audio cables, and it syncs the iTunes and iPhoto li...

infoworld.com

Updated:
2011-07-30 08:56:33

Average rating:84

A set-top high-definition digital media player, Apple TV uses built-in 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi or wired Ethernet interfaces to sync and stream user-selected content from up to five iTunes clients. In June a free, automatic software update will allow Apple...

soundandvision.com

Updated:
2011-07-30 08:56:33

Average rating:0

In the last 5 years, more than 50 companies have introduced home-network-ready receivers that connect your computer with your TV and audio system so you can stream music, TV shows, movies, and photos from the home office to your home theater. As place...

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Businessweek.com

Updated:
2011-07-30 08:56:33

Average rating:70

The set-top box that syncs with a computer is simple to set up but doesnt deliver the audiovisual quality or all the features consumers may want...

appleinsider.com

Updated:
2011-07-30 08:56:33

Average rating:0

Apple TV offers a way for consumers to unlock the videos, music, and photos on their computer for use in the living room on TV. The new device competes against a series of other products, including the least expensive option of simply running a long v...

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macnews.com

Updated:
2011-07-30 08:56:33

Average rating:0

In my review of the Apple TV, one of my complaints was the 40GB hard drive (which only has 33GB of usable space). Though Apple says that’s enough to store store up to 50 hours of video, 9,000 songs, 25,000 photos or a combination of each, it doesn’t...

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macnews.com

Updated:
2011-07-30 08:56:33

Average rating:0

The Apple TV does what it does well, but, as it now stands, it’s far from a “must-have” item as are Macs, iPods and, perhaps, the upcoming iPhone. It’s more of a device with promise than one that can revolutionize your life as the...

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maclife.com

Updated:
2011-07-30 08:56:33

Average rating:60

The Apple TV cant access Internet videos - and its not a DVR like TiVo - but it works well as a way to send your iTunes content to a big screen. At its core, the Apple TV is a conduit between your iTunes library and your widescreen TV. That may no...

Simple setup. Breezy to use. Only way to link iTunes-purchased media to the home theater.
Small hard drive. No HD content on the iTunes Store. Restricted video formats. Cant access iTunes Internet radio.
The Apple TV frees your iTunes movies, TV shows, podcasts, and music, as well as your photos, from confinement within your Mac. If youve longed for a way to connect your iTunes media collection to your home theater, the Apple TV is the missing link...

mobile-review.com US

Updated:
2011-07-30 08:56:33

Average rating:0

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pcper.com

Updated:
2011-07-30 08:56:33

Average rating:0

Like every Apple product I have seen, the packaging and presentation of the Apple TV is outstanding and really makes you feel like you are buying a "high end"component. Here is the "unboxing" of the unit. The box for the Apple TV is rather small an...

The Apple TV is a very elegant solution to a sometimes difficult problem: getting all that media from your PC to your TV. If getting your music and iTunes videos to your TV where you can watch them more easily is what you are after, the Apple TV is a...

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ign.com

Updated:
2011-07-30 08:56:33

Average rating:0

April 10, 2007 - When Steve Jobs speaks, people listen. When Apple releases a new product, the internet explodes. Though Macintosh computers still havent carved out a bigger piece of the personal computing market, Apples iPod-iTunes megalith rules o...

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Laptopmag.com

Updated:
2011-07-30 08:56:33

Average rating:80

Let your iTunes content out of the box with the best digital media adapter yet.

Easy wireless network setup and synching, Local storage and A/V streaming, Near DVD-quality movie playback with HDTV upconverting, Spectacular digital photo slide shows...
Works best with 802.11n router, No HD content, No photo thumbnails, Small, easy-to-lose remote...
The Apple TV isnt the first media-streaming set-top box on the market, but its the first one from Apple, and is therefore the one to bring what was once an early-adopter technology to the masses. For those of you still catching up, the Apple TV wirel...

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stuff.tv

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2011-07-30 08:56:33

Average rating:80

Video review: If you already use iTunes, Apple TV is a brilliantly realised way to enjoy your PC content on your telly. But if you’re not a fan of Apple’s formats, look elsewhere...

Easy to set up. Slick interface. No fan noise. 40GB hard drive...
Limited video format support. HDMI cable not included. No iTunes movie downloads yet...
If you already use iTunes, Apple TV is a brilliantly realised way to enjoy your PC content on your telly. But if you’re not a fan of Apple’s formats, look elsewhere...

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Thetechlounge.com

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2011-07-30 08:56:33

Average rating:0

Last year, to much fanfare, Apple introduced the Apple TV (then called iTV) to the world. Breaking with Apple tradition, they announced it long before the actual hardware release. The announcement was in September, along with the announcement that Appl...

Excellent UI, Comparably priced (similar set top boxes cost $200$250 and dont have a HD inside), Essentially a small computer opens up all sorts of opportunities for the modding community...
Limited hardware capabilities (limited HD playback), Seems to function best when synced to a computer, Not as smooth of an experience when streaming, No volume control from the Apple TV remote...
For the first time in a while, I feel like Ive got an Apple product that didnt thrill me out of the box. Its a great way to get iTunes Store purchases from your computer to your TV. And it works well if youre OK treating the Apple TV like an iPod a...

avrev.com

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2011-07-30 08:56:34

Average rating:0

Home theater PCs are not so much a fad as they are the future. The sheer capability and versatility one gets from integrating a home theater PC into a home theater and/or whole-home AV network is staggering. Think about it. Consumers now have a single...

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pvrblog.com

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2011-07-30 08:56:34

Average rating:0

If you e an iPod owner and you use iTunes for music and video and always wanted an easy way to move that content into your living room, Id say AppleTV is a great buy. For others, its probably a bit too costly to consider.

barefeats.com

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2011-07-30 08:56:34

Average rating:0

On Monday, March 28th, we happened to be in a Best Buy store. They had just received two Apple TV units. The guys behind the computer section counter were busily reading the box trying to figure out this new product. I splained it to them then bought...

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arstechnica.com

Updated:
2011-07-30 08:56:34

Average rating:70

$299 (shop for the Apple TV) At Macworld in January of this year, Apple formally announced the Apple TV (previously known as the "iTV"), an iTunes-compatible streaming media device meant to revolutionize the way we watch television. The announcement of...

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macintouch.com

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2011-07-30 08:56:34

Average rating:0

Introduction When we reviewed the original iPod Video in 2005, we wrote: ... as with iTunes/AirTunes before it, might we someday see video on some future Airport Express? A year and a half later, Apple delivered exactly such a device: Apple TV, which b...

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Digitaltrends.com

Updated:
2011-07-30 08:56:34

Average rating:70

With more fanfare and consumer enthusiasm than most companies could ever hope to muster, in late 2006 Apple announced the Apple TV. The Apple TV is Apples opening foray into the near-trillion-dollar industry of television and movie entertainment and i...

Laughing Easy to set up. Works well with iTunes. I now have access ot Music, Photos and Movies form our lounge room without having to go over the wireless network in realtime. We were using Airport Express and and would experience dropouts occasionall...
Frown 40GB dr... (read more) Change on the horizon? by Ryguy on March 26, 2007 8 out of 10 I have had the Apple TV for about 4 days now. Im in love. However, there are a few things that I wish Apple would fix. Many of these have been mentioned be...
Apples entry into the living-room entertainment market has been one of the most talked about phenomena in recent tech history. The Apple TV is one of those products that you either love or shun. There are a great number of positive attributes - it pla...

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ilounge.com

Updated:
2011-07-30 08:56:34

Average rating:60

Call it a screenless iPod, a stripped-down Mac mini, or a networked media player: however you choose to think of it, Apple’s newest consumer electronics product Apple TV ($299) has arrived, and the company wants you to take notice. Marketed as a &ld...

A cleanly-designed alternative to tethering your iPod or a computer to a widescreen television set, offering streaming or synchronized access to part of your iTunes video and audio library, as well as synchronized, slideshow-style access to your PC or...
” many of the things readers have been begging Apple to include in a device like this: a TiVo-like digital video recorder, a disc player, or even the ability to play games. But that doesn’t mean that we wouldn’t like to see them...
When Apple develops a new product, it has three choices: cater to its own beliefs as to what consumers want, cater to the desires of its hardest core fans, or cater to the mainstream. There are dangers in each of these approaches - picture them in your...

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pcmag.com

Updated:
2011-07-30 08:56:34

Average rating:80

Editors Note: This review has been updated to reflect the release of Apple TV firmware Version 2.0 on February 12, 2008.Since the late nineties, Apple has attempted to make the technically complex simple. The iMac did it for personal computing, and...

Basically, an iPod for your TV. Can stream iTunes content from up to six computers. Could replace an entire stereo/DVD component system for non-stereophiles. Gives users the ability to rent and purchase content from the couch without a computer. Easy-to-u...
Requires a widescreen TV. Video resolution will irk some discerning eyes. While you can rent movies from the Apple TV interface, you still need to purchase them on your computer.
Now with an improved interface, more iTunes video content (including movie rentals), and a lower price, Apple TV might actually become a blockbuster home entertainment device...

anandtech.com

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2011-07-30 08:56:34

Average rating:0

Although the less exciting of Apples major announcements this year, Apple TV is finally upon us. As the world waits for the iPhone, its time to look at Apples latest entry into the convergence market. While we work on our review we thought you all m...

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computershopper.com

Updated:
2011-07-30 08:56:34

Average rating:82

It just works. Thats the beautiful thing about the $299 Apple TV. Even simple directions make it sound more complicated than it is—just connect it to your television, and within moments youre viewing or listening to the media stored on yo...

Syncs video, music, photos; streams content to TV; extremely simple menus, operation; works with Macintosh and Windows PCs.
iTunes video isn’t currently in HD; doesnt stream Internet radio; cant create playlists on the fly; only plays content you can store in iTunes...
Believe what youve heard: The Apple TV really is that good. Finally, a media extender that gets it right...

avrev.com

Updated:
2011-07-30 08:56:34

Average rating:0

At $299 retail, the Apple TV represents a colossal rip-off. It over-promises and under-delivers. It is not a home theater PC extender in the manner of an Xbox 360 or even a Slingbox, both of which do more and cost less. It is, for lack of a better desc...

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macworld.com

Updated:
2011-07-30 08:56:34

Average rating:80

After months of anticipation, Apple’s $299 Apple TV, a set-top box for syncing and streaming iTunes content between a Mac or Windows PC and a television, has finally seen the light of day. Designed to provide the missing link between the media files in...

Streaming works remarkably well over moderate-to-fast networks; easy to set up and use; solid picture quality; beautiful interface.
No support for 5.1 channel surround-sound; supports a limited variety of video formats.
In its current form, the Apple TV won’t follow in the world-altering footsteps of the iPod. With its simple setup, superb streaming, ease of use, and quality output, it’s a great piece of gear, but it will have more-limited appeal than the iPo...

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techworld.com

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2014-06-13 05:07:34

Average rating:0

Buying a new smart TV is expensive business, and to be quite honest, it's probably not a great idea, as once you have spent hundreds/thousands of pounds on a new TV then you are locked in to its onboard hardware for the TV's lifetime – which may well be o...

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macobserver.com

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2014-06-13 05:07:35

Average rating:0

As Apple enthusiasts and customers, we tend to be very aware of the Apple TV. We also know a little bit about the competition, like Google TV as well as other major services like Hulu+ and Netflix. But when it comes right down to a head to head compa...

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computerworld.com

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2014-06-13 05:07:35

Average rating:0

With the deluge of streaming and downloadable video options the Internet has to offer, it's become obvious that computer and iPod screens can't hold a candle to the wall-size HD monster in your living room. To plug this gap, a burgeoning market of stre...

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tomsguide.com

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2014-06-14 05:38:04

Average rating:0

Roku was founded nearly 12 years ago by one of the creators of the DVR, Anthony Wood, and the company has built its popularity on one idea: simplicity. Apple TV has the backing of legions of fans and an iTunes ecosystem that, although less inclusive than...

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wired.com

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2014-12-28 06:04:35

Average rating:0

Next, you'll enter your Apple ID and password on your iPhone or iPad, and choose whether you want your Apple TV to remember these credentials for future iTunes purchases (your life will be easier if you say Yes), and if you want it to send performance dat...

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computerworld.com

Updated:
2015-01-11 06:53:38

Average rating:0

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goodhousekeeping.com

Updated:
2015-06-27 10:59:13

Average rating:70

Apple's foray into the media-casting world gave birth to Apple TV. A company known for its minimalist designs and easy-to-use interfaces, Apple produced a sleek remote and an intuitive navigation system. Unlike many competitors, Apple TV doesn't feature p...

Easy to use, Apps load quickly, Had the lowest power usage out of all the products we tested...
Has fewer apps, compared to Roku and Amazon products...

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goodhousekeeping.com

Updated:
2015-07-09 08:34:47

Average rating:70

Apple's foray into the media-casting world gave birth to Apple TV. A company known for its minimalist designs and easy-to-use interfaces, Apple produced a sleek remote and an intuitive navigation system. Unlike many competitors, Apple TV doesn't feature p...

Easy to use, Apps load quickly, Had the lowest power usage out of all the products we tested...
Has fewer apps, compared to Roku and Amazon products...

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pcworld.com_techhive.com

Updated:
2015-07-27 07:38:11

Average rating:60

Apple TV is a set-top box battered by the forces of time. Now more than two years old, it's showing its age in terms of interface and performance, and it might be replaced by a newer model in the near future. That could explain why Apple recently slashed...

It's the only option for streaming iTunes content, Apple Music, HomeKit, and AirPlay further extend the box's usefulness, Appdriven home screen is easy to understand, Fairly cheap for a highend settop box, Only platform that still lacks voice search...
Outdated hardware translates to long loading times, Limited app selection, Remote is overly simplistic and depends on line of sight...
While it's beginning to show its age, Apple TV's hooks into the Apple ecosystem still make it worth considering...

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theverge.com

Updated:
2015-11-05 11:42:57

Average rating:90

"The future of TV is here."It is not the world's most understated tagline for a new product, especially one from Apple. If you want to set sky-high expectations around a new TV product after years of rumors and sly winks and shelved plans, well, that's ex...

Siri works well for TV and movies, Really fast, Games are a fun addition...
Siri is extremely limited, Have to log in to every app individually, No 4K support...
More times than not, the Verge score is based on the average of the subscores below. However, since this is a non-weighted average, we reserve the right to tweak the overall score if we feel it doesn't reflect our overall assessment and price of the produ...

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