Intro to Apple TV

- Apple TV:

• A media center extender that connects directly to your computer and pulls content from iTunes.



• Plays the content in high-definition resolution at 720p via component or HDMI connectors.


• Works with both Windows and Mac computers running iTunes.



• Contains a 40GB or 160GB hard drive where you can sync content from your iTunes library so there would be no need to stream the content.


• Comes with a Apple remote control which is similar to the remote that comes with new Mac's.


• Supports WEP, WPA, and WPA2 security settings for Wi-Fi routers.


• Supports Draft-N, G, and B specifications.


• Supports YouTube video streaming.

Functionality: Good

Interface: Good

Wireless Connectivity: Good

Compatibility: Bad [Doesn't play XVID, DIVX, WMV, and a various other formats.]

Environmentally Friendly: Bad [Runs all the time and there is no ON\OFF switch.]

- A few competitor's products that you have a choice of are D-Link DSM-520 MediaLounge Wireless HD Media Player, Linksys Dual-Band Wireless A/G Media Center Extender, Netgear EVA8000 Digital Entertainer HD,and Buffalo LinkTheater High-Definition Wireless Media Player.
- As a reference, one episode of Battlestar Galactica from the iTunes store is over 500 megabytes.
- Check out Lab with Leo where Andy makes guest appearances, check them out at http://www.andywalker.com/labwithleo.html.
- For more information on Awesome Video Games, visit them at http://www.ffstv.com/.

- Our pal, Frank Linhares, hacked the Apple TV on episode 3 of Digital Underground TV.