Apple TV now offered with 160GB BTO version
Posted in Apple by Derek at 1:18 pm
This post was published 2 years 9 months 22 days ago which may make its actuality or expire date not be valid anymore. This site is not responsible for any misunderstanding.That slim Apple TV sitting next to Apple fanboy television sets just received a considerable upgrade option. New (potential) Apple TV customers now have the option to order with a 160GB hardrive pre-installed from the factory. The new 160GB version will set you back $399 making it more obvious that your money would be better spent on a full blown Mac computer – think Mac Mini.
Personally, I’ve enjoyed the convenience of the Apple TV. There are some things that do bother me. Say for example, the fact that I refuse to sync my computers. It just takes too much damn time [even on a 802.11n network).
If you own an Apple TV, are you still happy?
I’ve got an Apple TV in my bedroom and I do sync…but I tend to just watch streamed anyway. I’m watching ripped DVDs, so it’s not high definition content, but I don’t think I’ever had a dropout. The main advantage of syncing is that iTunes tells me if the video file can’t be shown on the Apple TV.
I am very happy. I’ve installed Democracy (have a watchdog that keeps it running) and the “perian” hack + ATVFiles plugin so everytime I get home there are always new shows to watch.
Democracy window is not shown, only when I “killall Finder” so aTV interface remains unchanged
I do not do sync
I have had my ATV for a few months now, and love it. I am not a video/audiophile, so the lack of certain features (not much and HD content, no 5.1 sound) really doesn’t bother me all that much. To me it is about ease and convenience. Whilst I do love technical challenges (I am an engineer and work as an IT Architect, so I am no afraid of anything tech), sometimes I love my kit to “just work baby”, and this does it.
I stream off of a central media server in my home office, and never sync. I have pretty steady spent the past couple months converting my movies (both home and purchased) and storing on my media server. For me at least, it is all about convenience. I can switch over to it, and have access to dozens of movies, TV shows, etc. No more staring at the movie cabinet trying to decide what to watch.
I recently installed the AwkwardTV hacks, which has opened a whole new world of formats for me. I also have recently set it up to mount SMB shares (Unfortunately, I am a Windows user), which combined with other plugins, should enable me to play ISO’s.
I did evaluate other products before I purchased. I SERIOUSLY looked at the XBOX 360, but passed.