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40GB AppleTV (2007)
Pros
- Easy to set up and use
- Streaming works remarkably well over moderate-to-fast networks
- Solid picture quality
- Beautiful interface
Cons
- Supports a limited variety of video formats
- No support for 5.1 channel surround-sound
$299
Macworld's 40GB AppleTV (2007) Coverage
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Apple TV In its current form, the Apple TV won't follow in the world-altering footsteps of the iPod. With its simple setup, superb streaming, ease of use, and quality output, it's a great piece of gear, but it will have more-limited appeal than the iPod largely because of the nature of DRM and video.
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Beyond cable: Apple TV Looking for more programming than your cable TV provider gives you? The Apple TV is one way to watch video content from the Internet and your Mac on your HDTV. But is it the best way? Christopher Breen weighs the pros and cons.
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