Ummm.. I believe Perky was making a point at another forumite who said there was no point in theTV..
Ooops, sorry Perky
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Ooops, sorry Perky
Well, if I hadn't woken up so disgustingly late I could've gone into Regent Street store to check before going to the library.
I doubt they'll be in store yet. Those who've already ordered off the internet store will get priority I guess.
Remember too SD DVDs at best are only 480p (in the USA) so we really need HD versions of movies to RIP to 720p to do justice to ATV and HD TV sets. Hence the potential of iTunes store offering 720p versions soon, they will avoid the need to buy a Blue Ray player and renting Blue Ray DVDs for many. Don't forget many HD TVs out there are only mid Hi Def anyway, few are 1080i so 720p is going to be great for most users.
My guess is this friday/saturday; Could be wayyy wrong though. Seems like they are shipping a ton from China to help them get stock here in the States (hence the 2-3 day delay for new orders).
woo-hoo mine's just shipped! Ordered on the 21/2, but sadly the tracking page is down so I've no idea when it'll arrive. Now just got to hunt down the right cables I need (5 component to scart anyone )
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Yeah. I guess it's illegal to download the HD-version, even if you've bought the DVD. I don't really feel like starting to buy physical stuff, though. (But I haven't got a HD-TV either, so no worries for me..
)UK Customer Here!
Just got an e-mail saying it has been dispatched!!!
Sweden too!
Hd
Okay, but what if you don't have a HD TV? I'm not seeing the use of the AppleTV on a regular TV. I mean can't computers already do HD on their monitors?
Hugh
Oh dear, your glass is half empty isn't it?
I see the fun of seeing my HD material from my HD camera and FCPro, Motion, Livetype etc. on the family room's large HD screen. I see the fun of running 720p movies I've made from DVDs. I see the fun of having parties with PC users here and using the iTunes selection system on the screen for music to make them green with envy (and better yet want a Mac). I hope to see Leopard soon with perhaps the ability to send just about anything on my screen to the HD TV ...
I see clients being able to use these for kiosk sales in a million different ways. HD TVs hooked up to ATV can be used as a point of sales or advertising tool. Training systems can run material from safe remote Macs. Jeez the possibilities are endlesss.
But then my glass is half full
Okay, but what if you don't have a HD TV? I'm not seeing the use of the AppleTV on a regular TV. I mean can't computers already do HD on their monitors?
Hugh
I would not be so worried for a lack of 1080i mode, as 720p is arguably of better quality anyway. Also, one should not watch movies at all if the resolution is the decisive enjoyment factor in it. Get a high resolution wallpaper instead.
Comcast's. Worst. Nightmare.
The cable carriers run a huge risk of losing value-added customers who buy extras like DVR, HD and premium channels. And if Comcast tries to recoup by raising the cost of Internet-only access, customers will dump them all together and get their Internet from someone else.
And it's just going to get worse. I think Apple is going to migrate toward some sort of subscription plan that allows you to subscribe to x-number of episodes a month for a flat price when the new TV season starts in September. Maybe twenty episodes for $20 and $1.99 for each additional episode.
Today is not a good day to be a cable carrier.
23rd!
I ordered mine 2 weeks ago and it arrives on the 23rd as well. Confirmed arrival with FedEx!
Mine says it will be here on the 23rd!
I ordered mine 2 weeks ago and it arrives on the 23rd as well. Confirmed arrival with FedEx!
With my 5th Gen iPod filling up, and me only using it for TV shows / Movies for use on my TV, I am strongly considering buying an Apple TV.
I am looking forward to hearing some real world (Macrumors users) feedback on this device before I drop the coin to buy one!
I am looking forward to hearing some real world (Macrumors users) feedback on this device before I drop the coin to buy one!
Why pay so much for the cable?
For best prices on good quality cables go to http://www.monoprice.com. I bought 2 6 ft HDMI cables there. Approx price for each is $5.90. I got both with shipping for under $15. The cables are gold plated with ferrite core and are built rock solid. It is insane to spend so much on cables especially those that carry digital data like HDMI cables.
That's odd my cable showed same price as when I ordered...
XTREMEMAC HDMI TO HDMI CABLE 2M-USA
TL951LL/A
$19.95
For best prices on good quality cables go to http://www.monoprice.com. I bought 2 6 ft HDMI cables there. Approx price for each is $5.90. I got both with shipping for under $15. The cables are gold plated with ferrite core and are built rock solid. It is insane to spend so much on cables especially those that carry digital data like HDMI cables.
Except to have atv you have to have high speed internet! And let's not forget, there really aren't many choices. Here in ATL we've got comcast or dsl. DSL requires you also have a phone line. Comcast lowers it's price if you also have cable tv. Everyone gives you 2 out 3 of what you want. Satellite is great, but doesn't give you internet. DSL is ok, but you have to pay for a phone. We've gone the best route imho... Comcast cable (not digital) and internet. Vonage phone. Why does anyone pay $40 for digital voice? That is so bizarre. When Vonage and competitors are $20-25 for same (arguably better) service?
I have Windows, and they sucks eggs on Windows. From what I've seen, they're mediocre on Mac. I have yet to find anything that can see all the episodes on BattleStar Galactica Season One.
I've encoded every season of the Simpsons, Family Guy and South Park using Mediafork on the mac and it worked absolutely perfectly. Found a great little applescript that batch edited the files in iTunes to TV Show, Show name, season, and episode number....
It could be a problem with your disc if you "have yet to find anything that can see all the episodes on Battle Star Galactica Season One".
I can't wait for the 23rd
handbrake/Media Fork? Popcorn? QTPro? all with a little help from MTR of course ;-) That's the main reason I've ordered an Apple-TV is so I can use it to stream my kid's fav movies. That way there will be no panic of not being able to find the particular DVD they choose to watch on any given day! My order has shilled (UK) and should be here in the next couple of days
Perhaps being a BattleStar Galactica Fan has raised your standards to a much higher level than the rest of the world. I think Media Fork is terrific for mac. I haven't had a chance to play with the PC version though. Only had problems converting Mallrats, Dogma, Reservoire Dogs, and Kill Bill.
It's okay though. I'll live. If I really need them on my computer, there are other ways.
I don't have a HDTV either and since I live in the UK can't buy movies (regardless of resolution) from the Apple store. Until both of those issues are rectified I'll be happy enough with my own encoded material - DVD rips, EyeTV recordings, iPhoto and iMovie projects and a graphical interface for itunes on my regular TV. The main criteria for getting value for this in the first instance is that you have a widescreen set. Sure HDTV will be sweet, but not essential to enjoy the benefits of Apple-TV - At least I hope so
Definitely sounds like a disc or drive issue.
One thing to consider is that I have also seen variations of what drives can read as well. What Mediafork would rip in one machine, it wouldn't rip in another. Very curious.
The funny thing is though, that I am getting Apple TV for the same reasons as you, and attempting to get rid of the same cable bill.