kennz
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Post by kennz on Jul 31, 2009 15:26:36 GMT
Hello, In the latest edition of british mac 93, apple tv got some coverage. it was very interesting and i would be very interested to know how to go about changing the 40gb hdd for a 160gb hdd. I have seen at other areas i.e lifehacker that there is a bit of fussing regarding the software. i have changed a hdd in a sky+. although that was very simple one out one in then reconnect and a software update. Please advise on this and can anyone tell me the name of the bloke who presented this item .Cheers. Ken.
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Post by millstonebarn on Jul 31, 2009 16:56:47 GMT
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Post by Alan on Aug 1, 2009 17:55:56 GMT
Hello, In the latest edition of british mac 93, apple tv got some coverage. it was very interesting and i would be very interested to know how to go about changing the 40gb hdd for a 160gb hdd. I have seen at other areas i.e lifehacker that there is a bit of fussing regarding the software. i have changed a hdd in a sky+. although that was very simple one out one in then reconnect and a software update. Please advise on this and can anyone tell me the name of the bloke who presented this item .Cheers. Ken. Yeah, that was me. Yes, that's the site that I used as a guide. It actually very clear and easy to follow step-by-step. You just have to study the photos closely and transcribe the terminal commands carefully and precisely. Just do exactly what the guide says and it all just goes to plan. The only concern I had when doing the upgrade was when I had to peel the rubber base off the Apple TV. But in fact it came off easily and as a nice bonus it also went back on easily at the end without the need for any extra adhesive. I should say that my 40GB AppleTV was out of warranty when I upgraded to 160GB. Perhaps I would have thought twice if it had still been in warranty at the time? Anyhow, it all went well and was fully upgraded and working again within 90 minutes or so. I kept a backup copy of the original 40GB disk image just in case and I've now wiped the original 40GB drive ad it sits in its little USB caddy (paid £5 from a bloke at work) and stays in my bag as a handy little file transfer and temporary backup device. Cheers, Alan.
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Post by beerbum on Aug 1, 2009 19:32:03 GMT
I should say that my 40GB AppleTV was out of warranty when I upgraded to 160GB. Perhaps I would have thought twice if it had still been in warranty at the time? I was talking to a guy from a reseller and he actually said that if he was going to do it, he would wait till it's nearly out of warranty....cheeky! BB
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Post by Alex on Aug 5, 2009 20:55:57 GMT
The coverage of Apple TV actually put me off buying one. I can't really see much use for it in my house. -I don't download videos, movies, TV shows etc. -I rarely use the iTunes Store. -You can buy wireless speakers with an iPod Dock/Aux in/CD player/Radio on the base station, sends out a signal to the speakers in other rooms.
I really wanted one until I realised all it did was take music from my computer to my TV speakers.
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Post by beerbum on Aug 21, 2009 8:28:35 GMT
Latest from macrumors
In a message to clients, Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster describes the possibility that Apple will enter into the market for television sets, with an Apple-branded set for movies, music, games, and interactive TV. "TV hardware is a challenging business if you don't change the rules of the game," Munster writes, "but we see potential for Apple to offer best-in-class software and hardware and charge a premium."
In his view, Apple's move would begin with the introduction of a new set-top box with a built-in DVR and subscription-based access to TV shows, a move into more direct competition with cable companies, and then an Apple television set that would sync with other Apple products as the Apple TV does with Macs now. We believe Apple could differentiate itself with software that makes home entertainment simple and solves a pain point for consumers (complicated TV and component systems).
Munster, who has made predictions about Apple's TV business before, cites evidence that includes Apple DVR interface patents and a comment by COO Tim Cook that "we're going to continue to invest in it" when asked about Apple TV development by Munster.
Hmmmm....
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Post by andybutch on Aug 21, 2009 12:37:04 GMT
I've recently purchased the AppleTV and I LOVE IT......I think I'll say that again I LOVE IT!! It means no more 24 mile round trips to Blockbuster, No more getting all the DVD's scratched and unusable by the kids as I've ripped them all on the ATV, the kids can spend hours scrolling through old holiday videos and browsing all their mates on YouTube plus I have access to all my music which I can then serve around the house using Airport.
True, it is NOT a recorder, nor can it serve channels like Sky+ but nor have BT, Virgin or anyone else been able to come up with a useful replacement either.
I recommend it every time. The only draw back I'm still working on is whether I need to keep all my media on the iMac as well or whether it can remain just on the ATV. If anyone can answer this then please get in touch.
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mabsey
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Post by mabsey on Aug 25, 2009 18:53:09 GMT
I use my Apple TV mainly for watching video podcasts and renting movies. I do buy some TV shows though, so Apple has had plenty of my money. If the unit was to die on me, I wouldn't get another though - not in its current format - I'd just use my Mac Mini.
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