Apple TV "Take 2" finally available

Apple TV Take 2 finally available
After last month's announcement that the Apple TV would see an update, the "Take 2" upgrade is finally available.

Users simply need to navigate to the Settings menu and hit Software Update. It will then download and install.



The new update, the first major update to the device, will offer new features such as "the ability to purchase and download video and music directly from iTunes instead of having to use a Mac or PC first."

The Apple TV now supports HD movie rentals through iTunes. The new service allows users to download movies for $2.99 for SD or $4.99 USD for HD. The videos can be played once and then expire after 24 hours.

Another new feature is access to photostreams on Flickr as well as on .Mac Web Galleries.

The upgrade is free to existing Apple TV users and is also included on all new units which now retail for $229 USD for the 40GB model or $329 USD for a 160GB version.





Written by: Andre Yoskowitz @ 12 Feb 2008 18:32
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  • 10 comments
  • vinny13

    Well, at least it's free :)

    12.2.2008 18:41 #1

  • PetahG

    I wonder how long it takes to dowload like an HD movie from the site to ur box so u can watch it.

    12.2.2008 21:19 #2

  • drach

    I think I'll just stick to using the video out in my laptop.

    12.2.2008 23:55 #3

  • pensfan12

    $6 to watch a movie once...what a great deal

    how much money are they making per movie?

    13.2.2008 01:00 #4

  • LeeFields

    No thanks Apple, I'll stick to my D-Link that will play everything for free thanks!

    13.2.2008 04:05 #5

  • arcanix

    Originally posted by pensfan12: $6 to watch a movie once...what a great deal

    how much money are they making per movie?
    $6? Where did you get that one. I read this:

    Quote:The new service allows users to download movies for $2.99 for SD or $4.99 USD for HD.

    13.2.2008 04:53 #6

  • atomicxl

    Quote:Originally posted by pensfan12: $6 to watch a movie once...what a great deal

    how much money are they making per movie?
    $6? Where did you get that one. I read this:

    Quote:The new service allows users to download movies for $2.99 for SD or $4.99 USD for HD.
    Yeah, because $6 is unreasonable and $4.99 is a great value. This is why the internet sucks. People completely miss the entire point of a post and nit pick the stupidest of things that have no real effect on anything.

    13.2.2008 16:13 #7

  • Pride1

    Quote:Quote:Originally posted by pensfan12: $6 to watch a movie once...what a great deal

    how much money are they making per movie?
    $6? Where did you get that one. I read this:

    Quote:The new service allows users to download movies for $2.99 for SD or $4.99 USD for HD.
    Yeah, because $6 is unreasonable and $4.99 is a great value. This is why the internet sucks. People completely miss the entire point of a post and nit pick the stupidest of things that have no real effect on anything.

    Maybe that wouldn't happen if you expressed yourself better

    Just a thought

    14.2.2008 09:25 #8

  • borhan9

    I guess this is a good thing. For consumers of this product will be looking forward to this.

    8.4.2008 22:20 #9

  • borhan9

    I guess this is a good thing. For consumers of this product will be looking forward to this.

    8.4.2008 22:20 #10

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