Apple Introduces 160GB Apple TV for $399

MacRumors · May 30, 2007, 04:50 PM

In the press released for YouTube videos for Apple TV, Apple also reveals that they will be introducing a 160GB Apple TV for $399.

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Apple TV, which includes the Apple Remote, is available through the Apple Store® (www.apple.com), Apple’s retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers for a suggested retail price of $299 (US). Apple TV with a 160GB hard drive will be available tomorrow for a suggested retail price of $399 (US). The YouTube feature for Apple TV will be available as a free software update in mid-June.

The current Apple TV costs $299 for a 40GB model.

FF_productions · May 30, 2007, 04:51 PM

They need to drop the price of the standard Apple TV.

Overall I hate the pricing of the Apple TV.

Nice little addition I guess.

SpaceMagic · May 30, 2007, 04:51 PM

Could have pushed for 200GB....

Some people will never be satisfied

Mgkwho · May 30, 2007, 04:52 PM

Well this is promising to all of those naysayers who only complain about the [small] 40GB hard drive...

-=|Mgkwho

sthpark7791 · May 30, 2007, 04:53 PM

$399 seems way too expensive for what it does. A price point of $349 would've been better (or just drop the 40GB and sell 160GB at $300 :/)

moonzilla · May 30, 2007, 04:53 PM

apple should have included the 160gb on the initial release. no excuses.

bilbo--baggins · May 30, 2007, 04:53 PM

Hmm, tempting. Wonder how much my old one get on ebay!

stevehp · May 30, 2007, 04:54 PM

hahaha...I find it funny that of all updates we were expecting in the coming weeks, the first one is of a product that has only been around for a few months.

cube · May 30, 2007, 04:55 PM

On the Mac mini, going from 80 to 160 costs $200.

hvfsl · May 30, 2007, 04:55 PM

I smell HD movie and TV downloads on the way.

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Originally Posted by bilbo--baggins

Hmm, tempting. Wonder how much my old one get on ebay!

I was under the impression that it wasn't that hard to open up and upgrade yourself?

g3ski · May 30, 2007, 04:56 PM

$100 for 120GBs = expensive add on. Too bad they don't drop the base price and add a big drive option. 160GB fills up fast.

250-400GB Hard drives can be had for $75-100 at newegg.com

~Shard~ · May 30, 2007, 04:56 PM

This makes sense - storage is cheap nowadays. I'm surprised the pricing isn't a little lower to tell you the truth...

Eidorian · May 30, 2007, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by g3ski

$100 for 120GBs = expensive add on. Too bad they don't drop the base price and add a big drive option. 160GB fills up fast.

250-400GB Hard drives can be had for $75-100 at newegg.com

Good luck fitting that 3.5" drive in.

The stock model is terrible now.

sockdoggy · May 30, 2007, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by stevehp

hahaha...I find it funny that of all updates we were expecting in the coming weeks, the first one is of a product that has only been around for a few months.

So True!

Is this Apple getting ready for HD content?

risc · May 30, 2007, 04:58 PM

Now just add out of the box support for DivX, XviD, etc and I'll consider getting 1.

Project · May 30, 2007, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by g3ski

$100 for 120GBs = expensive add on. Too bad they don't drop the base price and add a big drive option. 160GB fills up fast.

250-400GB Hard drives can be had for $75-100 at newegg.com

Those are 3.5" hard drives. Apple TV is 2.5". I just paid $100 for a 160GB drive for my MacBook.

ejbenjamin · May 30, 2007, 04:58 PM

Why in the world didn't they offer this in the first place? Thanks a lot, Apple.

~Shard~ · May 30, 2007, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by sockdoggy

So True!

Is this Apple getting ready for HD content?

Let's hope so! The current resolution sucks - I never realized it until trying to watch a clip of BSG on an Apple TV in the Vegas Apple Store - convinced me never to buy one, as the video looked horrendous...

rockstarjoe · May 30, 2007, 04:59 PM

Whew! Glad I waited to buy one.

jayb2000 · May 30, 2007, 04:59 PM

meh, more space is nice, I just wish they would buy TiVo so I could dump my lousy cable DVR.

I know about elegato and such, but my G3 is too slow.

fraserdrew · May 30, 2007, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by g3ski

$100 for 120GBs = expensive add on. Too bad they don't drop the base price and add a big drive option. 160GB fills up fast.

250-400GB Hard drives can be had for $75-100 at newegg.com

Aren't they 2.5" drives, which are more expensive, and have MUCH lower capacities

~Shard~ · May 30, 2007, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ejbenjamin

Why in the world didn't they offer this in the first place? Thanks a lot, Apple.

It deals with product marketing strategy and upselling. Apple is a business after all.

zap2 · May 30, 2007, 05:00 PM

Damn it!

....I'm upset, but its what I get for buying right away. I'll get over it. AppleTV stream well so its not a HUGE deal, but still I would have liked to be able to see my pictures on my 40Gb one

I've wait for the next model! Also atleast Apple is giving me Youtube support!

I guess 40Gb is enough for me

jonharris200 · May 30, 2007, 05:00 PM

So, putting this together with the YouTube on

TV news ... I reckon they have also developed the user interface further so you can:

- Search using text for YouTube vids
- Buy films (movies) right from your sofa (couch)

psychofreak · May 30, 2007, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ~Shard~

Let's hope so! The current resolution sucks - I never realized it until trying to watch a clip of BSG on an Apple TV in the Vegas Apple Store - convinced me never to buy one, as the video looked horrendous...

I don't have one, but have heard that the Sony Bravia TVs they use are awful at the interlacing (or something technical), and most TVs are much better looking with iTS video on AppleTV

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sthpark7791 macrumors regular Join Date: Apr 2006	$399 seems way too expensive for what it does. A price point of $349 would've been better (or just drop the 40GB and sell 160GB at $300 :/)

May 30, 2007, 04:53 PM	#6
moonzilla macrumors regular Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Berkeley, CA	apple should have included the 160gb on the initial release. no excuses.

May 30, 2007, 04:53 PM	#7
bilbo--baggins macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: UK	Hmm, tempting. Wonder how much my old one get on ebay!

May 30, 2007, 04:55 PM	#9
cube macrumors 68040 Join Date: May 2004	On the Mac mini, going from 80 to 160 costs $200.

May 30, 2007, 04:56 PM	#11
g3ski macrumors member Join Date: Jun 2002	$100 for 120GBs = expensive add on. Too bad they don't drop the base price and add a big drive option. 160GB fills up fast. 250-400GB Hard drives can be had for $75-100 at newegg.com

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risc macrumors 68030 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Melbourne, Australia	Now just add out of the box support for DivX, XviD, etc and I'll consider getting 1. __________________ A penny saved is ridiculous.

May 30, 2007, 04:58 PM	#17
ejbenjamin macrumors member Join Date: Mar 2005	Why in the world didn't they offer this in the first place? Thanks a lot, Apple.

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jayb2000 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: RI -> CA -> ME	meh, more space is nice, I just wish they would buy TiVo so I could dump my lousy cable DVR. I know about elegato and such, but my G3 is too slow. __________________ The universe is cool enough without making up stuff.

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zap2 macrumors 601 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NJ	Damn it! ....I'm upset, but its what I get for buying right away. I'll get over it. AppleTV stream well so its not a HUGE deal, but still I would have liked to be able to see my pictures on my 40Gb one I've wait for the next model! Also atleast Apple is giving me Youtube support! I guess 40Gb is enough for me __________________ "We can't all be heroes because somebody has to sit on the curb and clap as they go by." Will Rogers

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