Apple at its news event, today, revealed the Apple TV for $99, a set top device for streaming media from the Internet, a Mac or PC, iTunes, Netflix, and YouTube. Apple TV has built-in HDMI, Wi-Fi, Ethernet and an internal power supply, is less than four inches square. Apple TV also has an iPhone app which turns the iPhone into a remote.
Apple TV users can choose from an election of HD movies to rent, including first run
movies for $4.99, and rent HD TV show
episodes to rent from ABC, ABC Family, Fox, Disney Channel and BBC
America for 99 cents.
Apple TV also streams content from Netflix, YouTube, Flickr and
MobileMe, as well as music, photos and videos from PCs and Macs to your
HD TV.
Apple TV users can watch slideshows of photos on your HD TV using
Apple TV’s selection of built-in slideshows.
“The new Apple TV, paired with the largest selection of online HD movie and TV show rentals, lets users watch Hollywood content on their HD TV whenever they want,” said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO.
Music, videos and photos can also be streamed from PCs and Macs, turning your HD TV into the hub of your home entertainment system.
Apple TV set-up is quick and easy with a single HDMI cable connection (HDMI cable sold separately). Users connect Apple TV to your HD TV, join a Wi-Fi network and with a few clicks on the seven-button aluminum Apple Remote, you have access to amazing content. Users can also control Apple TV with their iPhone, iPad or iPod touch using the Remote app, available as a free download on the App Store?.
Pricing & Availability
Apple TV will be available late this month for a suggested retail price of $99 (US) and can be pre-ordered beginning today.