Replace cable?

That's not what Apple TV is designed to do, Brenda. I think the "TV" in the name throws some people. Basically it lets you wirelessly stream all your iTunes and Netflix content from your computer to your HD TV. That means movies and TV shows you've downloaded or rented, music or photos. It's not a DVR or TiVo or anything like that.

There are other ways to get outside content through Apple TV, but none that are super-easy at this point.

Stay tuned.

You may want to do a bit more research. None of the devices record content. Wii can play Netflix similar to the apple tv but it doesn't "do" apple tv.

I think you are a bit confused.

If you're looking for programmable DVR functionality on a TV without much hassle, your best bet would probably be to upgrade to a DVR set top from your cable or satellite company -OR- buy a TiVo.

The TiVo Premiere box can also accept a CableCARD from your cable company, although it probably won't be any cheaper than leasing a cable company box once you factor in TiVo's service fee.

brobson said:

Can I get the local stations with apple tv? Is it a headache to flip on the tv and watch fox news channel without a lot of fuss? My husband just discovered what we are paying for time Warner and since he bought me an iPad for Christmas I want to save us some money. How do we record or watch in other rooms?
Thanks in advance
Brenda

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It is impossible to watch the Fox News Channel without a headache on ANY device.

It's no hassle switching from a box like AppleTV to over the air channels on your HDTV. You just choose one input over another...I have my first-gen AppleTV on HDMI, my Wii (where I also watch Netflix) on 'Componant', and when I want O-T-A, I press 'TV' on my remote and flip thorugh my local channels I pull in with a set-top antenna.

Fox News is NOT available over-the-air. That would be one channel you would be giving up if you drop cable or satellite.