Apple TV
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I use one in conjunction with a mac mini/drobo pro as my iTunes server.
Handbraking DVD collection into iTunes and use ElgatoTV system with Turbo264HD to import recordings into iTunes.
I share out my iTunes library across LAN and use my iPod Touch with Apple Remote to control. Just bought the smaller disk version.
I just convert any files I want to h264 and import to iTunes.
Works great for me however a lot of other people prefer to hack and use alternative front ends etc. But it works fine for me.
Handbraking DVD collection into iTunes and use ElgatoTV system with Turbo264HD to import recordings into iTunes.
I share out my iTunes library across LAN and use my iPod Touch with Apple Remote to control. Just bought the smaller disk version.
I just convert any files I want to h264 and import to iTunes.
Works great for me however a lot of other people prefer to hack and use alternative front ends etc. But it works fine for me.
I've got one.
They're fantastic if:
- You want to listen to music in your living room
- You've got a large collection of H.264 video ripped and/or you're willing to pay iTunes' video prices.
If you want to do anything else, forget it.
Personally, I'm considering getting a second one for the bedroom.
I have one, and I think it's great. I have a Mac Mini that I use as a server so I've thrown all my media on it - along with all my DVDs etc. all ripped into the appropriate format.
It just works. My mini is on all the time anyways so I didn't bother with the bigger one and just got the 40Gb - if it's not local to the TV it'll stream anyway over wireless (802.11n here).
It's pretty much just an appliance really. I know you can hack them for other formats and the like but I've never massively felt the need to.
Music wise it's plugged into my A/V amp so it's good for that too. You just browse to what you want and kick it off.
Rentals work pretty well too, although you have to keep an eye on what you end up throwing at the iTunes Store
It just works. My mini is on all the time anyways so I didn't bother with the bigger one and just got the 40Gb - if it's not local to the TV it'll stream anyway over wireless (802.11n here).
It's pretty much just an appliance really. I know you can hack them for other formats and the like but I've never massively felt the need to.
Music wise it's plugged into my A/V amp so it's good for that too. You just browse to what you want and kick it off.
Rentals work pretty well too, although you have to keep an eye on what you end up throwing at the iTunes Store
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Holy expensive setup Batman. What was wrong with a normal Drobo v2?
I keep having the urge to buy a Apple TV but so far I haven't as it is a little to restricted and underpowered.
It doesn't and never will.
If you want the latest codecs and features, you're better off with a Popcorn Hour device.
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Does Apple TV play iTunes 720P HD and BBC iPlayer HD?
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It can play Apple iTune HD content (I.e. 720P) but you'd have to do some funky conversion and DRM removal to get iPlayer on there.
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I *nearly* bought one, but didn't in the end.
Anyone use it for DVD (or high-def) rentals? As that's what I'd use it for quite a bit.
Anyone use it for DVD (or high-def) rentals? As that's what I'd use it for quite a bit.