Apple TV With 160GB Hard Drive - MB189LLA At Abt Electronics

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Apple MB189LL/A 160 GB Apple TV, Model MB189LLA

Your computer is the center of your digital life. Your TV is the center of your entertainment life. But what if you want to watch movies, TV shows, movie trailers, podcasts, and photos from your computer on your TV? Apple TV brings iTunes to the big screen.

The revolution will be televised.
Say you�ve just downloaded Cars from iTunes. Instead of huddling around your computer to watch, you pop some popcorn while your computer wirelessly syncs your new flick to Apple TV. Then you pull up a seat, put up your feet, and pick up the included Apple Remote to play your movie on TV. Give yourself a hand: You've just changed the way you watch digital media.

iTunes to Apple TV, wire free.
Apple TV connects to your TV via an HDMI port or component video and audio ports. Its built-in, superfast 802.11 wireless capability syncs your iTunes library from any Mac or PC in the house. Best of all, what's on Apple TV stays in sync: Anytime you change your library in iTunes, it changes on Apple TV � wirelessly, automatically.

What�s on TV? Whatever you want.
Apple TV puts your iTunes library � movies, TV shows, music, and podcasts � plus movie trailers from Apple.com on your TV. And your digital photos from iPhoto on a Mac or Adobe Photoshop Elements or Adobe Album on a Windows PC appear in high definition, so you can put on a stunning big-screen slideshow.

Any time is prime time
Now there�s always something good on TV. With Apple TV, you can enjoy movies, TV shows, music, and podcasts in your iTunes library, plus photos and movie trailers, on your widescreen TV � wirelessly, from your Mac or PC. And beginning in June, you�ll be able to watch YouTube videos, too. Apple TV is now available with either a 40GB or 160GB hard drive.

How it works

Download
Ready to be entertained? Any time day or night, simply download what you want to watch or listen to from among millions of choices on the iTunes Store. Then let Apple TV do the rest.

Sync
Apple TV automatically grabs the digital media on your computer and makes it available for you to enjoy on your TV. Best of all, whenever you add something new in iTunes, Apple TV updates automatically.

Watch
Thanks to the intuitive interface, finding what you want to watch is as easy as navigating a few simple menu items using the included Apple Remote. Just a few clicks and you'll be enjoying all your favorites from the comfort of your couch.

Specifications:

Power

Built-in universal 48-watt power supply

Processor and Storage

Intel processor
160GB hard drive² for storing content locally
Up to 200 hours of movies and TV shows³
Up to 36,000 songs⁴
Up to 25,000 pictures⁵

System Requirements

Widescreen (16:9) enhanced definition or high definition television with an HDMI, DVI, or component video input
Wired or wireless network
iTunes 7.1 (available as a free download)
Broadband Internet connection (fees may apply)
Macintosh computer with Mac OS X v10.3.9 or later; or PC with Windows XP Home or Professional (SP2).

Ports and Interfaces

HDMI (video and audio)
Component video
TOSLINK optical audio
Analog RCA stereo audio
10/100 BASE-T Ethernet
USB 2.0 (for service and diagnostics)
802.11n wireless networking⁶ (compatible with 802.11a/b/g)
Built-in IR receiver (works with included Apple Remote)

Environmental Requirements

Operating temperature: 32� to 104� F (0� to 40� C)
Storage temperature: -40� to 185� F (-40� to 85� C)
Relative humidity: 5% to 95% noncondensing
Maximum operating altitude: 10,000 feet (3000 m)

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)
- 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)

Audio Formats Supported

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

Photo 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

Box Contents:

Apple TV
Apple Remote
Power cord
Quick Start guide

Approximate Dimensions:

Width: 7.7" (197mm)
Height: 1.1" (28 mm)
Depth: 7.7" (197mm)

Approximate Weight:

Unit: 2.4 lbs (1.09 kg)¹
Shipping: 5 lbs

Download Files (.pdf):

Footnotes:

Actual weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.
1GB = 1 billion bytes; actual formatted capacity less.
Video capacity based on H.264 1.5-Mbps video at 640-by-480-pixel resolution combined with 128-Kbps audio. Actual capacity varies by content.
Music capacity based on 4 minutes per song and 128-Kbps AAC encoding. Actual capacity varies by content.
Photo capacity based on Apple TV-viewable photos transferred from iTunes.
Based on an IEEE 802.11n draft specification. Learn more about the 802.11n draft specification.

Manufacturer Model Number: MB189LL/A

Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Reviews

PRODUCT REVIEW SUMMARY

Average Customer Rating:

(based on 3 review)

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Attractive Design (3)

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REVIEWED BY 3 CUSTOMERS

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Apple TV works flawless

By Crissy from San Bernardino,CA on 11/11/2008.

Describe Yourself:	Enthusiast
Pros:	Fast Setup, Simple Controls, Attractive Design, Improved Audio/Video
Best Uses:	Movies, Office, Home
Cons:	NONE

I use Apple TV with iTunes

Great product for little money

By Bill from Highland Park on 04/3/2008.

Best Uses:	Entertainment
Pros:	Great Sound, Easy To Set Up, Compact, Clear sound, Attractive Design
Describe Yourself:	Tech Savvy, Audiophile, Musically Inclined

This product rocks. I have 1500 CDs ripped on my computer to iTunes (lossless), and this easy to set up device allows me to wirelessly stream it all to my entertainment system without any streaming hiccups whatsoever. I did not sync my iTunes to the built in hard drive (I have 600gig of music, too much for the 160 gig internal drive) - I just stream. If you too intend to stream, just get the cheaper Apple TV with the smaller drive. My only wish, and why I gave it 4 stars, is I would like Apple to allow control of the unit wirelessly from iTouch so the TV can be off when browsing for music. The YouTube also rocks, as I can just sit back and enjoy it from my sofa with the remote.

Apple TV is Amazing!

By Mike loves Macs from Palos Verdes Estates, CA on 03/11/2008.

Pros:	Durable, Great Sound, Rent movies on the spot, Clear sound, Easy To Set Up, Compact, Attractive Design
Best Uses:	Entertainment, Larger Rooms, Production quality, Smaller Rooms, Basic Systems
Cons:	No expandable storage, No remote storage, Can't buy movies
Describe Yourself:	Practical, Musically Inclined, Tech Savvy

USES FOR THE APPLE TVI had 2 main reasons for buying the Apple TV:- I want to show photos without having to plug my Mac into the TV- I want a central, digital repository of all of my CDs and DVDs that are accessible on demand. SETUPI set up the Apple TV with an HDMI connection to my Panasonic 50" plasma TV and RCA stereo to the TV. I don't have my new amp yet so I couldn't test out the 5.1 sound at this time.The setup was extremely easy. Instead of using the built-in 802.11n wireless capabilities which seemed to work fine, I opted to plug directly into an ethernet jack in my wall. I then went to iTunes and set up what I wanted to copy over to the Apple TV and let it go. It worked flawlessly.PROSWhen using the Apple TV with the included remote, everything just worked as expected without having to read any manuals. It was remarkably easy to use. My goal is to rip all of the DVDs taking up space on my shelves and load those into the AppleTV via iTunes. This toy is absolutely amazing!CONS- You can't buy movies through Apple TV, only rent them. I had to go to iTunes to buy the movie and download it taking up valuable storage space on my Mac that I don't have; I had to delete and compress a lot of files. It then transferred automatically to Apple TV.- I bought Ratatouille for $14.99 through iTunes. For whatever reason, only the standard version is sold but an HD version is available to rent!?!?- There is no easy way to get my DVDs into the Apple TV without ripping them on my Mac. They should do something like Bose where you put in a disc and it copies it to its hard drive.- The hard drive limitations are what prevented me from buying this a year ago and they aren't much better now. I will fill the 160GB hard drive soon as I rip my DVD and CD collections and store them on the Apple TV. A real plus for this system would be the ability to store your entire libraries remotely on a network storage device, such as DROBO, that can be accessed by Apple TV as well as your computers.SUMMARYThe Apple TV is a great piece of equipment and I'm sure it will just keep getting better via software upgrades. Some work needs to be done on the rent/buy aspect of the device and also on the limited storage with no external storage options (w/o a computer).

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