Apple TV 2nd Generation (Review)

The new Apple TV 2nd Generation is the long-awaited update to Apple's hobby living room box. The new Apple TV features Netflix, upcoming AirPlay, and rentals from the iTunes Store.

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• Apple TV
• 2nd
• Generation
• AirPlay
• Apple
• TV
• 2G
• 2010
• Netflix
• iTunes
• movies
• rental

[gocolago33]

How fast of an Internet connection do you need to run it?

[wwwinsanelygreatmac]

@gocolago33 Netflix is typically 5 Mb/sec for HD streaming. iTune's is cached, so a slower connection just means you'll have to let it pre-load. 

[XTheXRizzaX]

You give the best most DETAILED reviews on everything that's cool. Thx for the reviews.

[wwwinsanelygreatmac]

@XTheXRizzaX thanks dude

[AppleiPadFan2011]

Best reviews! Thank you for showing the iPad feature.

[simbuachilles]

Bro, CAn you pls tell me how to watch rented/ purchased movies from itunes in my Mac through my Apple TV, Pls tell me how to Sync them to My apple TV or anyother way to watch them through My Apple TV. TY

[MrSwager128]

@eloeloelo95 you have to be a subscriber to netflix

[JamboStudios]

is it possible to purchase movies and shows for good... rather than renting them ?

[JenadaeX]

@wwwinsanelygreatmac MBIT not Mb. There's an 8x difference there.

[eloeloelo95]

do you ave to pay for netflix can you watch full movies on it ?



[asasas318s]

or you could buy a blue ray player that has all of those apps. and more

[meezyrmcrs4ever]

i have a question!!!should i get an apple tv or get an used mac mini 4 200 euro and use it as media center?

[nicklassayshi]

Great review! :) I have a few questions:

When streaming from a Macbook (in my case) will the computer run hot? Can one close the lid on the computer while streaming? Can you explain some of the concept behind that? :)

Thanks!

[mardfet]

They said it was simpler to use. Then how come when I owned this for two days before it got returned, I had to keep my laptop on on the same network, and be running iTunes? They should have kept the hard drive and added more functions for watching videos. Such as, vudu, hulu+, crackle and others.