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.

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.

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...

Ask TUAW: Syncing from a portable to a desktop Mac, battery comparisons, Apple TV to NAS, iPhone SDK and more

In this episode of Ask TUAW we'll be looking at questions about syncing between a Mac portable and a Mac desktop (backing up and iTunes playlists), battery comparisons between manufacturers, sharing files from a NAS to an Apple TV, subtitles on an iPhone and much more.As always your suggestions are most welcome, and questions for next week should be left in the comments. When asking a question please include which machine you're running and which version of OS X, as certain answers will vary between different Macs and Tiger vs. Leopard, etc. (we'll assume you're running Leopard if you don't specify). And now, on to the questions!Continue reading Ask TUAW: Syncing from a portable to a desktop Mac, battery comparisons, Apple TV to NAS, iPhone SDK and moreRead | Permalink | Email this | Comments

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…

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?…