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.

Apple TV Take 2: an in-depth review (part 1): what's new

Apple is keeping itself busy. Along with the 10.5.2 update to Mac OS X Leopard and a new reference release of Aperture 2.0, the company quietly made available the free new "Take Two" software upgrade for Apple TV on Tuesday. Here's a look at how Appl...

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?…

Article: Ten Things You Didn’t Know About Apple TV 2.0

Version 2.0 of the Apple TV software—also known as Apple TV Take 2—was released on February 12, 2008, and features a large collection of new features and enhancements to old features. We’ve documented many of them in our previous What to Expect from Apple TV 2.0 article, but uncovered additional details in the final software release today. Here’s what’s new: (1) Though your speed may vary based on the type of broadband…

Mano a mano: Apple TV vs. the Xbox 360

After reviewing the Apple TV and covering the Xbox 360's video offerings, Ars pits the two devices against one another to determine which one makes the better video hub.Read More...