Linked by Thom Holwerda on Tue 27th Mar 2007 22:26 UTC
Apple's new Apple TV runs a modified version of the Mac OS X operating system that hackers have already managed to extract and boot on an Intel-based MacBook and an external USB drive. AppleTVHacks.net, a website documenting the various Apple TV hacks, has posted photos and a video of the Apple TV system software running on a 13-inch Apple MacBook. Ars reviewed the Apple TV.
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RE[6]: Seems interesting...
by Almafeta on Wed 28th Mar 2007 03:05
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Why do they not think recording television is worth it?
That's a very large can of worms -- especially when the legality of doing that is changing so rapidly.
The last thing Apple (or any other company) needs is to bet the farm on something that may be made illegal tommorow by a group of senators in Washington wanting to censor more of the Internet to come across as "family-friendly."
RE[7]: Seems interesting...
by Phloptical on Wed 28th Mar 2007 22:33
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I don't doubt there's someplace in the market for the device. People will buy anything if it's packaged properly.
That said, what's the resolution of the movie on iTunes? I was under the impression that they're made for streaming on the iPod, so how does that translate to a full TV screen?
I understand what you're saying about the business model, but call it "iVideo", or something. There will be people out there, who don't know, and will think this thing is a TiVo like player. Unless recording TV is a 2.0 release, which makes more sense.
They have the ability to get the jump on Win MCE. Why do they not think recording television is worth it? No compatible TV cards?