I was hoping i could show my entire desktop on the screen through the apple tv... oh well, i guess i have to figure out how to use itunes more to get all my downloaded stuff to play there...
Ok if you have a computer and an AppleTV2 there are to ways to achieve what you are talking about, both require media on itunes and an appletv2:
1) you actiavte "Home Sharing" on your computer(s) and using your AppleTV2 access media from any of the activated computers. This process PULLS media from the computer(s) to the appletv, as you requested of the AppleTV2.
2) While watching a movie or whatever on itunes, you click the "Airplay" icon on the bottom right and select your AppleTV2. This process PUSHES media from the computer to the AppleTV, as you requested of the COMPUTER.
Personally? When using a computer, I like option #1. This is not the same case for me when using my Ipad, Iphone or otherwise since option 2 is not available for these devices.
Anyways I dont push media because I like to go hit down on my couch access all my media on the AppleTV2 and watch stuff there. It feels more like a TV experience. Where as which option #2, you could constantly have to access your computer to push things to your appleTV. I dont see the benefit (assuming you are accessing from a computer)
Plus which the activation of home sharing (option 1) you can activate multiple computers and access their content indivdiaully on one or more appleTV's.
The only benefit I see to using Airplay (option #2) to push media to an AppleTv is if Airply worked for safari or other 3rd party apps. Home sharing (option 1) only works for iTunes content. so airplay would have been beneficial had it been supported in safari and other programs.
Thanks
AE
