Comments on: What’s next for the AppleTV? http://www.last100.com/2007/08/06/whats-next-for-the-appletv/ Tracking the digital lifestyle Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:33:41 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: Luck Kanthatham http://www.last100.com/2007/08/06/whats-next-for-the-appletv/#comment-71651 Luck Kanthatham Mon, 18 May 2009 19:30:41 +0000 http://www.last100.com/2007/08/06/whats-next-for-the-appletv/#comment-71651 Alfa, now that you mentioned the new Bluetooth keyboard, I just couldn't help but write a reply.<br><br>I just got a new aluminum iMac for work on my web site, (<a href="http://gadgetaholic.com" rel="nofollow">gadgetaholic.com</a>) and I don't like the feel of the chicklet keyboard at all. Go down to the Apple Store and see if you like the feel of it.<br><br>Another thing, there is no Bluetooth functionality on the Apple TV. So I don't think it will be of any use on the Apple TV. Alfa, now that you mentioned the new Bluetooth keyboard, I just couldn't help but write a reply.

I just got a new aluminum iMac for work on my web site, (gadgetaholic.com) and I don't like the feel of the chicklet keyboard at all. Go down to the Apple Store and see if you like the feel of it.

Another thing, there is no Bluetooth functionality on the Apple TV. So I don't think it will be of any use on the Apple TV.

]]> By: Luck Kanthatham http://www.last100.com/2007/08/06/whats-next-for-the-appletv/#comment-71839 Luck Kanthatham Mon, 18 May 2009 19:30:41 +0000 http://www.last100.com/2007/08/06/whats-next-for-the-appletv/#comment-71839 Alfa, now that you mentioned the new Bluetooth keyboard, I just couldn't help but write a reply.<br><br>I just got a new aluminum iMac for work on my web site, (<a href="http://gadgetaholic.com" rel="nofollow">gadgetaholic.com</a>) and I don't like the feel of the chicklet keyboard at all. Go down to the Apple Store and see if you like the feel of it.<br><br>Another thing, there is no Bluetooth functionality on the Apple TV. So I don't think it will be of any use on the Apple TV. Alfa, now that you mentioned the new Bluetooth keyboard, I just couldn't help but write a reply.

I just got a new aluminum iMac for work on my web site, (gadgetaholic.com) and I don't like the feel of the chicklet keyboard at all. Go down to the Apple Store and see if you like the feel of it.

Another thing, there is no Bluetooth functionality on the Apple TV. So I don't think it will be of any use on the Apple TV.

]]> By: Luck Kanthatham http://www.last100.com/2007/08/06/whats-next-for-the-appletv/#comment-71899 Luck Kanthatham Mon, 18 May 2009 19:30:41 +0000 http://www.last100.com/2007/08/06/whats-next-for-the-appletv/#comment-71899 Alfa, now that you mentioned the new Bluetooth keyboard, I just couldn't help but write a reply.<br><br>I just got a new aluminum iMac for work on my web site, (<a href="http://gadgetaholic.com" rel="nofollow">gadgetaholic.com</a>) and I don't like the feel of the chicklet keyboard at all. Go down to the Apple Store and see if you like the feel of it.<br><br>Another thing, there is no Bluetooth functionality on the Apple TV. So I don't think it will be of any use on the Apple TV. Alfa, now that you mentioned the new Bluetooth keyboard, I just couldn't help but write a reply.

I just got a new aluminum iMac for work on my web site, (gadgetaholic.com) and I don't like the feel of the chicklet keyboard at all. Go down to the Apple Store and see if you like the feel of it.

Another thing, there is no Bluetooth functionality on the Apple TV. So I don't think it will be of any use on the Apple TV.

]]> By: Fergus http://www.last100.com/2007/08/06/whats-next-for-the-appletv/#comment-4333 Fergus Wed, 12 Sep 2007 15:33:40 +0000 http://www.last100.com/2007/08/06/whats-next-for-the-appletv/#comment-4333 I totally agree with the comments regarding the preferred MacMini configuration. My living room setup has one connected to my 42" and surround sound system. I recently got an Apple TV for my bedroom as I was tired of not being able to access the Mini's content. Played iTunes music brilliantly straight out of the box and after installing the various plugins I had it playing back my DivXs. I definitely wouldn't use it as a main entertainment hub but for a seperate room it's perfectly suitable (albeit following tweaking). I totally agree with the comments regarding the preferred MacMini configuration. My living room setup has one connected to my 42″ and surround sound system.

I recently got an Apple TV for my bedroom as I was tired of not being able to access the Mini’s content. Played iTunes music brilliantly straight out of the box and after installing the various plugins I had it playing back my DivXs. I definitely wouldn’t use it as a main entertainment hub but for a seperate room it’s perfectly suitable (albeit following tweaking).

]]> By: Manuel http://www.last100.com/2007/08/06/whats-next-for-the-appletv/#comment-1842 Manuel Thu, 09 Aug 2007 16:05:10 +0000 http://www.last100.com/2007/08/06/whats-next-for-the-appletv/#comment-1842 Mr. Langendorf, You have made some very good and interesting points regarding the Apple TV. But, I have found that using a MAC Mini was much more rewarding, portable, and versatile. Not to mention the ease and affordability to work with digital photos, movies, music, the web, and it costs as little as $599.00. While the Apple Mac has a ways to go before becoming a mainstream product, we can agree, our intent is to integrate our computer systems to our first love, the television. Mp http://www.gonzophoto.com/weblog/ Mr. Langendorf,

You have made some very good and interesting points regarding the Apple TV. But, I have found that using a MAC Mini was much more rewarding, portable, and versatile. Not to mention the ease and affordability to work with digital photos, movies, music, the web, and it costs as little as $599.00.

While the Apple Mac has a ways to go before becoming a mainstream product, we can agree, our intent is to integrate our computer systems to our first love, the television.

Mp
http://www.gonzophoto.com/weblog/

]]> By: Steve O'Hear (editor) http://www.last100.com/2007/08/06/whats-next-for-the-appletv/#comment-1825 Steve O'Hear (editor) Thu, 09 Aug 2007 07:47:35 +0000 http://www.last100.com/2007/08/06/whats-next-for-the-appletv/#comment-1825 @Lancelot9201 I completely agree. This is even worse for short 3-4 minute video podcasts. Just *play all* please! @Lancelot9201

I completely agree. This is even worse for short 3-4 minute video podcasts. Just *play all* please!

]]> By: Lancelot9201 http://www.last100.com/2007/08/06/whats-next-for-the-appletv/#comment-1820 Lancelot9201 Thu, 09 Aug 2007 06:27:55 +0000 http://www.last100.com/2007/08/06/whats-next-for-the-appletv/#comment-1820 No one has mentioned it, & I'm totally surprised, but the thing that I miss the most is the ability to set up playlists. Viewing one show & then being forced to go through the freaking menu again to select another show I want to watch is stupid. I should be able to schedule several tv shows or movies.. No one has mentioned it, & I’m totally surprised, but the thing that I miss the most is the ability to set up playlists. Viewing one show & then being forced to go through the freaking menu again to select another show I want to watch is stupid. I should be able to schedule several tv shows or movies..

]]> By: Luck Kanthatham http://www.last100.com/2007/08/06/whats-next-for-the-appletv/#comment-1792 Luck Kanthatham Wed, 08 Aug 2007 20:17:40 +0000 http://www.last100.com/2007/08/06/whats-next-for-the-appletv/#comment-1792 Alfa, now that you mentioned the new Bluetooth keyboard, I just couldn't help but write a reply. I just got a new aluminum iMac for work on my web site, (gadgetaholic.com) and I don't like the feel of the chicklet keyboard at all. Go down to the Apple Store and see if you like the feel of it. Another thing, there is no Bluetooth functionality on the Apple TV. So I don't think it will be of any use on the Apple TV. Alfa, now that you mentioned the new Bluetooth keyboard, I just couldn’t help but write a reply.

I just got a new aluminum iMac for work on my web site, (gadgetaholic.com) and I don’t like the feel of the chicklet keyboard at all. Go down to the Apple Store and see if you like the feel of it.

Another thing, there is no Bluetooth functionality on the Apple TV. So I don’t think it will be of any use on the Apple TV.

]]> By: Alfa http://www.last100.com/2007/08/06/whats-next-for-the-appletv/#comment-1790 Alfa Wed, 08 Aug 2007 18:56:21 +0000 http://www.last100.com/2007/08/06/whats-next-for-the-appletv/#comment-1790 Has anyone noticed the new wireless keyboard is rather small and doesn't make much since for desktop use. It seems to scream couch surfer. I believe the future of AppleTV is in that keyboard which could open all kinds of opportunies(email, web browsing....entering password for itunes?). Has anyone noticed the new wireless keyboard is rather small and doesn’t make much since for desktop use. It seems to scream couch surfer. I believe the future of AppleTV is in that keyboard which could open all kinds of opportunies(email, web browsing….entering password for itunes?).

]]> By: Jose Ramirez http://www.last100.com/2007/08/06/whats-next-for-the-appletv/#comment-1787 Jose Ramirez Wed, 08 Aug 2007 18:12:45 +0000 http://www.last100.com/2007/08/06/whats-next-for-the-appletv/#comment-1787 There is a huge community working to make the AppleTV better and they have released instructions for the rest of us. I am able to watch avi, divx/xvid, on my AppleTV. 5.1 sound has also been implemented, USB disk to extend the capacity although I prefer to access the hard drive through my wireless network (works perfectly on the Apple Extreme Base Station), just google appleTV wiki and your investment will increase its worth... There is a huge community working to make the AppleTV better and they have released instructions for the rest of us. I am able to watch avi, divx/xvid, on my AppleTV. 5.1 sound has also been implemented, USB disk to extend the capacity although I prefer to access the hard drive through my wireless network (works perfectly on the Apple Extreme Base Station), just google appleTV wiki and your investment will increase its worth…

]]> By: Steve O'Hear (editor) http://www.last100.com/2007/08/06/whats-next-for-the-appletv/#comment-1783 Steve O'Hear (editor) Wed, 08 Aug 2007 17:02:48 +0000 http://www.last100.com/2007/08/06/whats-next-for-the-appletv/#comment-1783 @Jeffa good point re: closed captions. Though not all content would add them, the option should exist. @Jeffa good point re: closed captions. Though not all content would add them, the option should exist.

]]> By: jeffa http://www.last100.com/2007/08/06/whats-next-for-the-appletv/#comment-1777 jeffa Wed, 08 Aug 2007 16:00:36 +0000 http://www.last100.com/2007/08/06/whats-next-for-the-appletv/#comment-1777 One HUGE, glaring horrible flaw in the AppleTV and iTunes (and virtually ALL online video sources) is that they do not include closed captions or subtitles for the hearing impaired. It is true that MOST people in the US can hear just fine and do not need captions, but without them a portion of the population is shut out. Apple uses the argument that it is difficult to do subtitles. That is absolute BS. Do you really believe that TVs made in the 80's are technically capable of something that Apple can't do today? Their argument is actually that it would be hard to show captions on an iPod screen. Wow. Brilliant. Can't put text on an iPod screen so they refuse to do it on the AppleTV which is hooked to a TV. Sadly, it will require government action to force the industry (not just Apple) to add closed captioning. That's what happened with televisions. Like 20 years ago... As much as I hate to give credit to Microsoft for anything, I have to give credit where credit is due... Media Center handles Closed Captions very well. My beef with them is that they lose the captions if you burn a recorded show to DVD. Like Rich I evaluated the AppleTV and went with a PC based Vista Home Premium (with Media Center). I got a refurbished Compaq from Frys for $299. Doesn't have a great video card, but it does play standard def recorded television great. For a remote I use an XBox 360 controller and plan to add the thumbpad keyboard attachment when it is released next month. Bottom line is I have an upgradeable system that does closed captions. Like I said MOST people are fine without closed captions, but SOME people are lost without them... One HUGE, glaring horrible flaw in the AppleTV and iTunes (and virtually ALL online video sources) is that they do not include closed captions or subtitles for the hearing impaired. It is true that MOST people in the US can hear just fine and do not need captions, but without them a portion of the population is shut out. Apple uses the argument that it is difficult to do subtitles. That is absolute BS. Do you really believe that TVs made in the 80’s are technically capable of something that Apple can’t do today? Their argument is actually that it would be hard to show captions on an iPod screen. Wow. Brilliant. Can’t put text on an iPod screen so they refuse to do it on the AppleTV which is hooked to a TV.

Sadly, it will require government action to force the industry (not just Apple) to add closed captioning. That’s what happened with televisions. Like 20 years ago…

As much as I hate to give credit to Microsoft for anything, I have to give credit where credit is due… Media Center handles Closed Captions very well. My beef with them is that they lose the captions if you burn a recorded show to DVD.

Like Rich I evaluated the AppleTV and went with a PC based Vista Home Premium (with Media Center). I got a refurbished Compaq from Frys for $299. Doesn’t have a great video card, but it does play standard def recorded television great. For a remote I use an XBox 360 controller and plan to add the thumbpad keyboard attachment when it is released next month. Bottom line is I have an upgradeable system that does closed captions.

Like I said MOST people are fine without closed captions, but SOME people are lost without them…

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