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Are you buying a new Appletv?
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Yes. Use Handbrake with the Appletv preset. Go to the audio and subtitles tab. Select the surround source in track 2 the use the AC3 passthru for the Audio Codec. Track 1 will still be stereo which will work on iPod touches/iPads/iPhones.
No way. I have the older atv, and there' s no way I'd give up the ability to buy and immediately watch movies. I like the tv rentals, but why on earth did they get rid of purchases? My kids likes to watch shows over and over, and I like to own some movies vs. renting. Sure, I can buy it on my computer and stream it, but then I have to wait an hour for the stupid thing to download before it's ready to view. With the old ATV it's ready right away.
Why didn't they just leave the option to purchase if you have the new atv sync'd to a computer. Would have had the best of both worlds then. Here's hoping they add that in an update.
Why didn't they just leave the option to purchase if you have the new atv sync'd to a computer. Would have had the best of both worlds then. Here's hoping they add that in an update.
I agree totally. I'll rent some, but I like to buy also. They should allow you to buy on Appletv and stream the download over to your computer or just come out with hard drive models also. They could just open up the usb port and we'd all be happy.
As of right now, I won't be...I love my 160 gb Apple TV, but I might in the future...now that I found out I can still buy stuff on my computer through iTunes and stream it...I am good, but there is nothing in here that screams to me to buy a new one...
I think they just crippled the purchase option in the new Apple TV because there is nowhere to put the file(s) that were purchased. You can purchase content on your computer from iTunes 10 (and probably from an iOS 4 device as well) then stream it to a new Apple TV either via the library or AirPlay. And FWIW, giving one of the new Apple TVs write permissions on a computer or cell phone to save purchased content opens up a can of security worms that I would prefer to keep a lid on. Buy the content on the device that has the ability to store it, then stream it from there (or wherever you decided to park it).
I voted no, because my parents will buy me one for Christmas, only and sole condition to come back for christmas time
Old AppleTV transfers purchases made on the AppleTV over to your computer now. So I don't see how that could be a problem. The problem with buying content on another device is you have to wait for it to download entirely before you can watch it on the AppleTV. Old AppleTV can watch content moments after you purchase said content on the AppleTV.
Guess, I should've asked "Who is getting a new AppleTV?". Some people always find the loophole.
Does it do it at the point of purchase, or later as part of a synchronization initiated by the user from the computer? I can't say I've ever purchased any content directly from my Apple TV - I do it from a computer.
It does it as part of automatic synchronization, usually directly after watching the content. There is no way to stop it, that I know of, unless you delete the content off the AppleTV before it syncs. Once it syncs, the delete option goes away.
So it sounds like the data is written to local storage, then reverse-replicated back to the library to which the AppleTV has been bound with prior authentication having been granted from the computer hosting the iTunes library. The new Apple TV obviously doesn't support this old model - it doesn't have local storage - so a new process would have to be developed. Apple probably figured the costs of developing this new process exceeded the benefits, especially since there is a ready workaround: walk over to your computer and buy the content there.
This was, IMO, one of the best features of the old Apple TV. If you see something you want to purchase, you didn't have to wait a long time before viewing it.
However, I had problems in which I would get double downloads. The content would download to the Apple TV, only to find that it was also trying to download to my iMac later, before it had a chance to sync with my Apple TV. It was a bug I wish Apple would've fixed. (Maybe they can still put out a final point release.)
I really wish that Apple would come out with an "Apple TV Pro" which keeps all the purchasing and syncing features of the old Apple TV (meaning a hard drive would be needed), while adding TV show rentals, Netflix, and the newer hardware and OS. Throw in apps capability and I would gladly upgrade what I have now. I would be willing to pay $200 for a device like that.
I had that problem once. I just unchecked "Automatically check for available downloads" in iTunes preferences under store.
I preordered mine right after the event.
They kept the feature to be able to stream movies from a Mac. So, my Handbrake collection is available on my HDTV now.
I also have an iPad that holds 64GB of movies. Now with a swipe of the finger, I can play those movies on my HDTV.
The AppleTV itself may not allow you to purchase content, but you can definitely buy stuff on your computer or use Handbrake content with the new AppleTV.
They kept the feature to be able to stream movies from a Mac. So, my Handbrake collection is available on my HDTV now.
I also have an iPad that holds 64GB of movies. Now with a swipe of the finger, I can play those movies on my HDTV.
The AppleTV itself may not allow you to purchase content, but you can definitely buy stuff on your computer or use Handbrake content with the new AppleTV.
Already have a Mac Mini running Plex with a beautiful interface.
Plus PS3, Xbox 360.
Heck, even both of my TV's is DNLA with wireless and can play movies (xvid, mp4, mkv) off a USB drive.
And I have no interest in paying $5 for 720p or $1 an episode to rent.
Plus PS3, Xbox 360.
Heck, even both of my TV's is DNLA with wireless and can play movies (xvid, mp4, mkv) off a USB drive.
And I have no interest in paying $5 for 720p or $1 an episode to rent.
Agreed! I really fail to see the point of this latest "magical" device from our friends in Cupertino. I don't always want to rent. I don't always want to buy. Now, I don't have an option. How is that better?
At a $99 price-point, I have to believe most "maybes" will give in eventually. The extent of the AirPlay feature weighs heavy on my maybe. As well as the success/failure of the other set-top boxes. I have a bad feeling I going to end up with Jenga tower of set-top boxes.
I voted maybe. I will most likely get one or more though, I already have the older gen. which I would use in the main room. These would be nice additions for some of the other tvs in the other parts of the house though. The cheap price and netflix makes it a pretty easy impulse buy.
I kinda like it. I do not subscribe to TV so all I use is Netflix (love the Blu-ray count) and redbox. I like the new low price for TV shows, which I would have to wait for disc to be on Netflix.
Anyone know what time frame it is for TV shows to be available in iTunes in relation to when they get released on disc? If it is early then the price is worthwhile. If its not, then why would I pay when I could add it to the Netflix cue?
Anyone know what time frame it is for TV shows to be available in iTunes in relation to when they get released on disc? If it is early then the price is worthwhile. If its not, then why would I pay when I could add it to the Netflix cue?