Review: Apple TV, Take Two

The Apple TV failed to capture a big audience when it debuted in 2007. But the recent Take Two software update, which largely severs the cord between the set-top box and the computer, expands the Apple TV’s functionality enough to merit a long, hard look at its newfound capabilities.

Rumor: Apple TV’s wireless, multi-touch keyboard

Who doesn’t like reading rumors on the weekend? I know for me, it’s right up their with reading the Family Circus each Sunday morning. Faithful Macenstein reader Doug writes us with news of an upcoming Apple TV update and the first Apple TV-specific accessory, a multi-touch Apple keyboard: “a new keyboard. bluetooth. aluminum with design and [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Rumor: Apple TV’s wireless, multi-touch keyboard", url: "http://macenstein.com/default/archives/1364" });

Review: Netflix Player vs Apple TV

Roku's new dedicated box for streaming content from Netflix's Watch Instantly service offers a fairly large but somewhat eclectic variety of decent quality movies and TV programs at a very reasonable price, particularly for existing Netflix subscribe...

HackTV Take 2: The AppleTV Hack Upgrade Liveblog

Go second. Or third. Or last. That's the lesson on performing hacking upgrades. Let someone else make all the mistakes first and then follow just those footsteps that didn't lead, say, down the giant crevasse with the big old hungry lions waiting below. Today, I'm about to upgrade my hacked Apple TV first--so you can see where I go wrong and then don't, yourself.Continue reading HackTV Take 2: The AppleTV Hack Upgrade Liveblog

Article: Apple TV 2.0 vs. Blu-Ray, DVD & HD Cable: The Comparison

Apple calls them “high-definition movie rentals,” but to people familiar with Blockbuster Video, Netflix, and HD cable box alternatives, Apple TV 2.0’s new ability to download and play back certain 720p movies is more of a “video on demand” service—with certain advantages and limitations. So how do Apple’s HD movie downloads compare with DVDs, Blu-Ray Discs, and currently available HD video on demand content?…

Hands on with Apple TV, Take Two

Apple's update to the Apple TV set-top box features numerous new features, including movie rentals and a revamped user interface. Christopher Breen has downloaded the update and has an in-depth look.