Apple TV features sync contents stored in iTunes or PC and connect with your TV set. With Appple TV, you could freely enjoy movies, audios, TV shows, Podcast from iTunes and any other contents with TV set. Apple TV supports sync wirelessly or wirely. Any time your iTunes updates, Apple TV will automatically sync to get the latest content.

Apple TV connect your PC and TV set into a big home entertainment center. Have a try!

System Requirement

• Mac or PC
• iTunes 7.1
• Mac: Mac OS X v10.3.9 or later
• PC: Windows XP Home/Professional (SP2)
• AirPort Extreme, Wi-Fi 802.11b, 802.11g, or 802.11n wireless network 6 (wireless video streaming requires 802.11g or 802.11n), or 10/100BASE-T Ethernet network

Video formats supported

• H.264 and protected H.264 (from iTunes Store): Up to 5 Mbps, Progressive Main Profile (CAVLC) with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps (maximum resolution: 1280 by 720 pixels at 24 fps, 960 by 540 pixels at 30 fps) in .m4v, .mp4 and .mov file formats
• iTunes Store purchased video: 320 by 240 pixels or 640 by 480 pixels
• MPEG-4: Up to 3 Mbps, Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps (maximum resolution: 720 by 432 pixels at 30 fps) in .m4v, .mp4 and .mov file formats

Ports and interfaces

• HDMI (video and audio)
• Component video
• Optical audio
• Analog RCA stereo audio
• 10/100BASE-T Ethernet
• USB 2.0
• 802.11n wireless networking 6
• Built-in IR receiver (works with included Apple Remote)

Audio formats supported

• AAC (16 to 320 Kbps); protected AAC (from iTunes Store); MP3 (16 to 320 Kbps); MP3 VBR; Apple Lossless; AIFF; WAV

Photos formats supported

• JPEG, BMP, GIF, TIFF, PNG

TV compatibility

• Enhanced-definition or high-definition widescreen TVs capable of 1080i 60/50Hz, 720p 60/50Hz, 576p 50Hz (PAL format), or 480p 60Hz

Apple Inc offters user comprehensive choice to enjoy yourself. To watch high quality movies with TV set, you have two choice. Apple TV or Mac Mini, Which one should I take?

What does Apple TV provide that Mac Mini doesn't?

First, Apple TV is $300 cheaper than Mac Mini. The Apple TV also offers HDMI output, a true one cable hookup for audio and video and is designed to work with TV's out of the box. Mac minis do not necessarily work with TV's without a bit of tweaking.

Apple TV also features 802.11n technology which enable stutter-free wireless streaming of larger files if you have an 802.11n router. With Apple TV your can playback copy-protected content stored in iTunes Store while copy-protected video and audio files can not replicated by any other extender-like device.

Apple TV is deadly easy to use for user. It is an excellent device that you could place in your living room, guest room and enjoy TV shows, Movies, Audio with your guest or friends.