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03-22-2007, 06:28 PM | #1 |
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No Apple TV thread = Fail?
Sounds like this is a product so utterly uninspiring that no one has even bothered to start a thread slamming it amidst the all the pr today...?
I predict a failure.
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03-22-2007, 06:30 PM | #2 |
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No 1080p is the failure. If you could download high definition movies from itunes and stream them to your HD TV, it would be an excellent product.
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03-22-2007, 06:30 PM | #3 |
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Who cares?
To answar: Me. |
03-22-2007, 06:33 PM | #4 |
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So what exactly does it do? It is a DVR/Slingbox/download-center type of device?
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03-22-2007, 06:35 PM | #5 |
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Isn't it just kinda the same thing as an XB360? I mean, once IPTV is up and running...
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03-22-2007, 06:35 PM | #6 |
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03-22-2007, 06:36 PM | #7 |
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I haven't got any interest in it because of poor format support and iTunes dependencies. I'm still not sure if it can simply just stream media as any computer or say modded xbox can.
For what it claims to do, I'd buy the XB360 and use the software it uses and then be able to play games too. all in all, it does seem to be pretty underwhelming |
03-22-2007, 06:36 PM | #8 |
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Is this some kind of ipod or shiz
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03-22-2007, 06:38 PM | #9 |
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The fact that everyone is wondering what it does, means they have failed in thar product launch
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03-22-2007, 06:39 PM | #10 |
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Yeah, correct me if I'm wrong but it looks like it maxes out at 720p? Do you know what the actual resolution of the output is? The specs at Apple.com are a little confusing.
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03-22-2007, 06:39 PM | #11 |
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03-22-2007, 06:40 PM | #14 |
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Or a Mac Mini and have the ability to play DVDs, browse the web, etc. If you're into iTunes, that is. That's probably what we'll do since we already have one kicking around.
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03-22-2007, 06:44 PM | #15 | |
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The iPhone looks quite amazing and is a product that can easily be described... this Apple TV thingy, not so much... (even if it turns out to be a good product) |
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03-22-2007, 06:49 PM | #16 | |
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Seems like we're likely to see an even further stripped-down one that doesn't have any local storage. Basically just a UI and a wireless connection to your library, that's it. |
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03-22-2007, 08:11 PM | #19 |
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I almost think that would have made more sense, then they could drop the price more and people would be more interested in it.
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What does it look like?
http://www.engadget.com/2007/03/22/a...ace-galleries/ what does it do? Quote:
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03-22-2007, 08:17 PM | #21 |
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oh...and Orb says WTLW apple
http://www.engadget.com/2007/03/22/o...3-and-now-360/ |
03-22-2007, 08:31 PM | #22 |
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TVersity + 360 has been saying WTLW to Apple for a long time.
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03-22-2007, 09:44 PM | #23 | |
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03-22-2007, 09:48 PM | #24 |
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not using softwares to manage libraries is a very nice thing for streaming media IMO
It should just see the folder and be able to identify playable files and then play them |
03-22-2007, 09:58 PM | #25 |
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I'd rather have a 360 that connects to my PC with everything, can play divx, dvds and everything else on my computer. Hey, it also plays games too!
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