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jpm35216 · 12-01-2008, 06:49 AM

Anyone using it? Any thoughts? I currently own a PS3 but am thinking about adding this to the mix.

kopkiwi · 12-01-2008, 06:59 AM

Am going to pick it up shortly. The latest version sounds like a winner. Only thing I hate is that the 160GB model here in Aussie is $450.

hamz9561 · 12-01-2008, 03:17 PM

I own the 160GB version and am happy with it. Before you buy it be aware of its limitations.

a) It can only be synced to a computer with iTunes.
b) You can currently only rent HiDef movies from the iTunes Store.
c) "Hacking" the AppleTV can void the warranty.
d) Limited ways of using the Front Row Type interface.

Evil Edison · 12-01-2008, 03:23 PM

One other limitation to consider is that you cannot export shows and movies you download directly from the Apple TV to an external hard drive. That means when your drive fills up, you have to delete things you've already paid for. Kind of irritating to learn this the hard way

The way around this, of course, is to download stuff directly to your desktop PC and sync itunes to the AppleTV. Still, kind of wish they had a way to keep things you've legally paid for.

xtop · 12-01-2008, 03:30 PM

what possible advantage would the apple tv have over the ps3? sounds like a waste of money

jpm35216 · 12-01-2008, 03:38 PM

I'm considering it for better interface, more space from a desk top. Hoping to kind of make a media centre PC. The feedback helps. I appreciate it...

xtop · 12-01-2008, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpm35216

I'm considering it for better interface, more space from a desk top. Hoping to kind of make a media centre PC. The feedback helps. I appreciate it...

you can do all that streaming from the ps3.

jpm35216 · 12-01-2008, 03:55 PM

I just have never read anything about how to get the most out of my PS3, is there a link/forum anywhere I can use to get up to speed?

Hammie · 12-01-2008, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpm35216

I just have never read anything about how to get the most out of my PS3, is there a link/forum anywhere I can use to get up to speed?

www.ps3forums.com

kopkiwi · 12-01-2008, 07:12 PM

you can use apple lossless on apple tv, PS3 only goes AAC 358 kpbs as its highest bit rate. That's your advantage.

Also some people, me, like to have music blasting for some games that don't have in game music

Evil Edison · 12-01-2008, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xtop

what possible advantage would the apple tv have over the ps3? sounds like a waste of money

Personally, I think the itunes library is a huge advantage. Right now there isn't a ton of stuff available on PS3 for download. No doubt that will change, but as far as getting legal stuff right now, you can't beat itunes. But yeah, if you're just getting it for streaming video from your PC, there isn't much point IMO.

Tempest · 12-01-2008, 09:28 PM

Seeing how your PS3 will soon be able to rent/stream/watch movies from Blockbuster soon (sounds like), what is the poitn in buying mroe hardware for apple crap.

jpm35216 · 12-01-2008, 09:40 PM

Thanks for the input...that's $200-$400 I just saved. Put it towards a new receiver

xtop · 12-01-2008, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpm35216

Thanks for the input...that's $200-$400 I just saved. Put it towards a new receiver

http://www.ps3forums.com/showthread.php?t=75081

try that for your streaming needs

Uniquely · 12-01-2008, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Evil Edison

Personally, I think the itunes library is a huge advantage. Right now there isn't a ton of stuff available on PS3 for download. No doubt that will change, but as far as getting legal stuff right now, you can't beat itunes. But yeah, if you're just getting it for streaming video from your PC, there isn't much point IMO.

Amazon MP3's are DRM free. DRM free always > DRM laden.

12-01-2008, 06:49 AM	#1
jpm35216 Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Birmingham, AL Home Theater Gallery:28 Blu-ray collection:121	Apple TV Anyone using it? Any thoughts? I currently own a PS3 but am thinking about adding this to the mix.

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12-01-2008, 06:59 AM	#2
kopkiwi Special Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Christchurch, NZ Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray collection:248 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:2	Am going to pick it up shortly. The latest version sounds like a winner. Only thing I hate is that the 160GB model here in Aussie is $450.

12-01-2008, 03:17 PM	#3
hamz9561 Junior Member Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray collection:374 DVD collection:545 Digital collection:70	I own the 160GB version and am happy with it. Before you buy it be aware of its limitations. a) It can only be synced to a computer with iTunes. b) You can currently only rent HiDef movies from the iTunes Store. c) "Hacking" the AppleTV can void the warranty. d) Limited ways of using the Front Row Type interface.

12-01-2008, 03:23 PM	#4
Evil Edison Member Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray collection:13	One other limitation to consider is that you cannot export shows and movies you download directly from the Apple TV to an external hard drive. That means when your drive fills up, you have to delete things you've already paid for. Kind of irritating to learn this the hard way The way around this, of course, is to download stuff directly to your desktop PC and sync itunes to the AppleTV. Still, kind of wish they had a way to keep things you've legally paid for.

12-01-2008, 03:30 PM	#5
xtop Blu-ray Count Member since:Oct 2007 Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Trading Score:3	what possible advantage would the apple tv have over the ps3? sounds like a waste of money

12-01-2008, 03:38 PM	#6
jpm35216 Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Birmingham, AL Home Theater Gallery:28 Blu-ray collection:121	I'm considering it for better interface, more space from a desk top. Hoping to kind of make a media centre PC. The feedback helps. I appreciate it...

12-01-2008, 03:55 PM	#8
jpm35216 Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Birmingham, AL Home Theater Gallery:28 Blu-ray collection:121	I just have never read anything about how to get the most out of my PS3, is there a link/forum anywhere I can use to get up to speed?

12-01-2008, 07:12 PM	#10
kopkiwi Special Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Christchurch, NZ Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray collection:248 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:2	you can use apple lossless on apple tv, PS3 only goes AAC 358 kpbs as its highest bit rate. That's your advantage. Also some people, me, like to have music blasting for some games that don't have in game music

12-01-2008, 09:28 PM	#12
Tempest Senior Member Member since:Apr 2008 Blu-ray collection:223 Blu-ray reviews:7	Seeing how your PS3 will soon be able to rent/stream/watch movies from Blockbuster soon (sounds like), what is the poitn in buying mroe hardware for apple crap.

12-01-2008, 09:40 PM	#13
jpm35216 Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Birmingham, AL Home Theater Gallery:28 Blu-ray collection:121	Thanks for the input...that's $200-$400 I just saved. Put it towards a new receiver

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