Apple TV + External HD ?

[JakeDTS]

Can I plug an external hard drive into the usb port on the back of the Apple TV unit to store movies in there?

Just wondering.

Thanks!!

[FreeState]

Can I plug an external hard drive into the usb port on the back of the Apple TV unit to store movies in there?

Just wondering.

Thanks!!

No - its for service from Apple only (unless you want to hack your AppleTV - see: http://www.appletvhacks.net/).

[applemumba]

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When apple bring this feature out and add a DVD slot to the front I'll get the apple tv.

Na DVD drive won't come due to iTunes rentals now!!

Extra storage they could do but seeing as they promoting it now without the computer I think they hoping all ISP's will be making there broadband pipes bigger.

Oh its a dream too far I think. . .

[FreeState]

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When apple bring this feature out and add a DVD slot to the front I'll get the apple tv.

Na DVD drive won't come due to iTunes rentals now!!

Extra storage they could do but seeing as they promoting it now without the computer I think they hoping all ISP's will be making there broadband pipes bigger.

Oh its a dream too far I think. . .

I purchased a new DVD player last May - one month after getting my AppleTV. Guess how many times I have used the DVD player since then? Once - yep just once - it's handy to have but I never use it, and now with iTunes rentals I may never need to use it.