Smooth operation, Excellent integration (for Apple devices),
Limited app options, Too closed for non-Apple users,
The Apple TV is a gorgeous piece of kit, and for those who have bought into Apple's way everything is lovely.But we don't think that's enough anymore, especially when similar money buys more versatile options, such as the Roku 3. Loosen up, eh, Apple?See...
Abstract: The software Apple released to developers yesterday is officially the fourth beta of the latest Apple TV 7.0 software, which is the operating system on Apple's tiny black box. Earlier betas of the Apple TV 7.0 software introduced new features such as iClo...
only provides access to very limited range of TV and video services
It is possible to run apps for some services on an iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad and then stream them to the AppleTV using AirPlay – but the AppleTV really needs to provide direct access to those services without requiring any expensive additional hardware...
only provides access to very limited range of TV and video services
From a technical point of view, the AppleTV is as slick and neatly designed as you'd expect from Apple. However, its reliance upon iTunes and Netflix is frustrating for users outside the US, and the AppleTV won't live up to its considerable potential unti...
Abstract: Despite its name, the AppleTV isn't actually a TV set, but a small set-top box. Once connected to your TV using a HDMI cable and to your broadband router either wirelessly or via an Ethernet cable, it lets you rent a wide variety of TV shows and movies...
I like the Apple TV: the UI is easy to navigate and, if retrograde, nonetheless paves the way for apps; the remote is excellent; it's responsive, and playback is good; and the box itself is compact and doesn't need a power brick. It is one elegant, co...
Abstract: Full HD video and greater AirPlay support make the revamped Apple TV an attractive propositionRating: 4Average: 4 (1 vote) The Apple TV is the black sheep of the Apple family, this latest update being casually dropped into the keynote speech for the la...
Stylish hardware, refined software, 1080p playback and seamless audio and video AirPlay integration with existing Apple products,
Apple TV remains little more than a TV conduit for more capable devices and without them it flounders
The Apple TV is a hard product to score because it is exceptionally needy. On its own it is a modest upgrade on an average product with limited functionality that Apple sceptics should avoid. But place the Apple TV amongst iTunes users, iOS devices an...
Published: 2012-03-28, Author: Graham , review by: techradar.com
Very easy to use and set up, AirPlay streaming rock solid, Movies in 1080p HD quality, AirPlay Mirroring with iOS devices
No TV tuner, Still no iPlayer app!, AirPlay is locked, down, Movie rentals are expensive
If you have your heart set on an Apple TV, and you don't mind dealing with a few flaws, there's nothing horrifyingly wrong with Apple's new system. For anyone who's already bought into the ecosystem, there's plenty to enjoy with plenty of room for the sys...
