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Next-Generation Apple TV Renamed 'iTV', Utilizes Apps, Lacks 1080p?
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Yep, I rent from AppleTV all the time instead of renting bluray and having to fiddle with a disc. Unless it's something really techy and awesome that I might enjoy the added resolution (Avatar, Star Trek, etc.); but comedies are just as funny in 720p.
1080p will be in next year's model anyway right?
I have a feeling it will do 1080p. Remember this isn't an apple official press release this is speculation. If it doesn't I don't think it will be a deal breaker like some say. Most content that is over the air is 720p or 1080i. Blu-ray on the other hand is 1080p.
I would like to see it support more formats if possible.
I would like to see it support more formats if possible.
All of those are channels that stream to hardware which is capable of displaying 1080P (in most cases)... the providers just aren't delivering it.
From what I understand, it's not that this device could do 1080P and the content just isn't available... it's that the device is not capable of doing 1080P.
I'm sure the 2nd iteration of this will be able to do 1080P though so people have a reason to upgrade.
Why?
A Camera? (a la xbox kinnect).
Could also allow FaceTime.
I'm guessing just an updated REMOTE app for your ipod/iphone though.
That's not the point. The point is if this is true Apple again creates artificial barrier for no good reason. If other don't do 1080 or iTunes has no 1080 doesn't mean i don't have 1080. As far as i know it's still possible to add your own stuff to the iTunes library.
Actually it depends on how far you are seated from your HDTV. Can you tell the difference between 720p and 1080p on a 52" TV from 20 feet away?
im fairly certain itunes is just the sponser of the festival not the owner or organiser much like the carling festival at leeds and reading carling pay to sponser for advertising purposes
itv the tv channel merely bid for the rights to show the festival so im doubting that any sort agreement will be in place.
the name is prob only relevant in the uk anyway so they couldnt call (if its called that) itv in the uk
I am saying that they are already working together. It's not as if Apple were ignoring them.
What is going to matter more than 1080 is content and model. If it continues with purchases and things you put into iTunes then it doesn't matter if the have 1080 or not. They need Hulu or a service like that, possibly a hook into the major networks, and something subscription to compete with NetFlix and cable.
Yeah, that's why. Steve stepped in, said: "No, 1080p is for revision 2, so they have to upgrade and buy new. Need to suck them dry."
So basically it's a dongle (albeit one with a processor and memory) attached to your TV that interfaces wirelessly with your other devices.
I doubt it will be the case, but it would be nice if it could wirelesly interface directly with a Timecapsule or any external wifi hard drive instead of always having to go through a Mac & iTunes in the middle.
I doubt it will be the case, but it would be nice if it could wirelesly interface directly with a Timecapsule or any external wifi hard drive instead of always having to go through a Mac & iTunes in the middle.
It makes more sense, really, than the current product.
No 1080i/p is not as big a deal as it sounds. Most streamed stuff, channels, etc. is 720p or lower. I would love to dump my cable for something like this, but it's not going to happen until the content selection gets bigger. E.g., my wife will not live without channel 6 CT news (no idea why).
No 1080i/p is not as big a deal as it sounds. Most streamed stuff, channels, etc. is 720p or lower. I would love to dump my cable for something like this, but it's not going to happen until the content selection gets bigger. E.g., my wife will not live without channel 6 CT news (no idea why).
Yawn. Waiting for my Vulkano.
This thing is only interesting if somehow the components can be ripped down to make a custom iPad.
This thing is only interesting if somehow the components can be ripped down to make a custom iPad.
Exactly because Steve himself said that "No one wants another box."
But hey, everyone loves a little extra Dongle.
Do the maths: In one of its next incarnations, this thing is going to replace the Mac as a server/backup device for the iPad/iPhone/iPod Touch.