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...

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.

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

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.

Apple TV 'Take 2' HD Image Quality

A few sites have posted their impressions and reviews of the Apple TV 'Take 2' update that was released just yesterday. Besides the new interface and computer-less design, the biggest new update to the Apple TV is the availability of High Definition...

Apple TV movie rentals require HDCP for playback

Section: Apple, Audio Video, Apple-TVHDCP is a new form of copy protection introduced with the HDMI platform, it stands for High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection. According to Jeff Carlson from TidBITS, movie rentals on the Apple TV require HDCP. This means if the TV/monitor you’re using your Apple TV with isn’t HDCP-compliant, you won’t be able to play rented movies. This is probably not the situation Apple wanted, but the movie studios likely insisted that their movies were protected from anyone copying them. HDCP is like the DRM of video, it sucks, it’s pointless, but we have to put up with it. Fortunately, almost every HDTV out there has HDCP in it - and if you’re already watching Blu-ray movies through HDMI, then you’ll have no problem watching Apple TV movie rentals. Also, if you’re using your Apple TV through an analog connection that’s not high-definition, then you should have no problem with playback either. If you do find that you can’t play a movie you purchased, please contact Apple support - they should give you a refund. Via [MacDailyNews] Full Story » | Written by Stephen Chinnadorai for Appletell. | Comment on this Article »