January 9, 2007 10:15 AM PST
Hello, Apple TV!
Choosing a movie on Apple TV
(Credit: Engadget)Sure, it's likely going to be somewhat overshadowed by the iPhone, but one of the other big highlights of Steve Jobs' keynote address at Macworld has been Apple TV, a box that you can plug into your TV so that you can stream your iTunes content--movies, photos, TV shows, music--directly to the tube. The interface reminds me a little bit of the PlayStation 3's media functions, but I'm hoping that Apple's version will be a heck of a lot cooler. Keep an eye on Crave's Macworld coverage here.
What do you want to watch today?
(Credit: Engadget)Here are some of the specs:
- 720p high-definition video
- 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi
- 40GB hard drive
- Intel processor
- USB 2.0, Ethernet, HDMI, audio in/out
UPDATE: Looks like this will be $299 and will ship in February. Orders can be placed now.
On Sale Now: $198.99
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Caroline McCarthy, a CNET News staff writer, is a downtown Manhattanite happily addicted to social-media tools and restaurant blogs. Her pre-CNET resume includes interning at an IT security firm and brewing cappuccinos. E-mail Caroline. 
- Rather limited and dull
- by asilvera4 January 9, 2007 2:22 PM PST
- Another great interface on a pretty product limited to iTunes content. I get that Apple needs to make money from the iTunes store, but this is not the only source of content for most users. Like the almost-great Airport Express, I want to stream any format my laptop can play through this. While I'm being greedy, how about an OTA ATSC tuner with PVR functions too? Slingbox-ish place shifting? Safari? Then I would understand the oohing and ahhing. Now who has a Wii for sale?
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