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1 Apple TV: Hands-on Tests Show It’s a Good Buy
by Don Reisinger
2 The Apple TV
The Apple TV is a small, black set-top box that delivers some hefty performance for such a minute device.
3 The Miniature Apple TV
The Apple TV fits easily into a persons palm. Its one-quarter the size of the original Apple TV.
4 Apple TV Connectivity
Consumers looking for all kinds of connectivity with the Apple TV wont find it. It boasts only HDMI, Ethernet and optical audio.
5 The Intuitive Menu
The Apple TV features one of the most functional menus of any set-top box on the market.
6 The New Remote
The new Apple remote boasts an aluminum finish and fits nicely in the users hands.
7 Apple’s Movie Selection
Overall, Apples movie selection leaves much to be desired, but at least it isnt as bad as the devices television offering.
8 Apple TV’s Poor Television Selection
The Apple TV includes content from ABC, Disney and Fox. Other major networks are missing from the service.
9 Netflix in Action
The Apple TV includes Netflix streaming, which works extremely well on the set-top box.
10 Access to YouTube
Those hoping to watch the “Evolution of Dance” once again can do so with YouTube on the Apple TV.
11 The Extras
Apples set-top box includes extra functionality, such as the ability to view Flickr photos from the device.