| 2010.06.19 |
"Meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee likey!!"
Apple TV basically connects my iTunes collection with my HDTV. It can do this either by streaming or downloading
it in real-time from my iTunes-enabled PC, or by syncing the 160GB Apple TV unit with my iTunes library. (I think
I’d prefer the latter; that way, the unit can reach out for new content, but the majority of the content will be
stored locally and just run from the Apple TV to the television via an HDMI cable.)
What this unit really does is breaks the barrier between my office and my living room. It also paves the way for
me to officially stop purchasing media on plastic and strictly go with downloads. THAT is huge.
But wait — there’s more. It can also reach into my MobileMe account and grab, for example, photos to use as a
screen saver or to display as a slide show.
AND I can rent movies from the iTunes store, and even watch YouTube videos.
My need for network television continues to diminish (I’m lookin’ at YOU, Dish Network). The Apple TV unit will
have paid for itself by cutting the satellite TV service I never use anyway for just two months.
Right now, the only “gotcha” is that the initial sync takes FOR. EV. AR: I’ve let this run all night and it’s
nowhere NEAR complete.
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