Apple TV MC572LL/A

The sleek new Apple TV is small in size but big on entertainment. Rent from the largest selection of HD movies or rent TV shows in HD, commercial free. Stream directly from the huge catalog of Netflix titles. Watch your favorite YouTube videos. And enjoy music and photos from your home computer on your home theater system. All you need is a single HDMI cable to set it up.

Stream HD movies and TV shows from iTunes plus content from Netflix, YouTube, Flickr and MobileMe (see larger image).

Apple TV MC572LL/A (2010)

The 7-button aluminum remote (HDTV not included; see larger image).
Apple TV MC572LL/A (2010)

With the Apple TV, you can rent thousands of commercial free, high-definition TV episodes for just 99¢ per episode. Once you rent an episode, you have 30 days to press Play, then it's yours for the next 48 hours. You can also rent over 7,000 movies with over 3,400 available in HD--and most new releases are available the same day they're released on DVD. The Apple TV also connects to your home computer (either Mac or Windows PC), and you'll be able to stream all your purchased music, TV shows, movies as well as podcasts and photo slideshows from your computer directly to your HDTV via the Apple TV.
Featuring ultra-fast Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking (as well as a wired Ethernet connection) and an internal power supply, and the Apple TV offers silent, cool, very low power operation in an enclosure that's less than four inches square--80 percent smaller than the previous generation. Control the Apple TV using the included seven-button aluminum Apple Remote, or use your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch and the Remote app--a free download from the iTunes App Store.

Coming Soon: Airplay

With Airplay functionality, you'll be able to wirelessly stream music and video stored on your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad to your HDTV via the Apple TV. Airplay will be available to mobile devices running the iOS 4.2 (to be released soon).

Key Features

All-new design that's small, quiet, and cool.
Rent from the largest selection of HD movies.
Rent commercial-free HD TV shows.
Stream from the huge Netflix catalog of movies and TV shows (available to Netflix subscribers in the U.S.).
Browse and play YouTube videos, watch HD podcasts, and listen to Internet radio.
Access online Flickr photos and MobileMe galleries.
Enjoy all the photos, music, and videos on your computer on the best TV and speakers in the house.
Turn your photos into a stunning HD slideshow.
Stream everything you watch over 802.11n Wi-Fi.
Simple setup with a single HDMI cable for both audio and video.

Set-up is quick and easy with a single HDMI cable connection (see larger image).
Apple TV MC572LL/A (2010)

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Apple TV MC572LL/A (2010)

Specifications

System requirements:
- AirPort Extreme, Wi-Fi 802.11b, g, or n wireless network (wireless video streaming requires 802.11g or 802.11n) or 10/100BASE-T Ethernet network
- iTunes Store account for renting movies and TV shows
- Netflix account for streaming Netflix content
- For streaming media from a Mac or PC: iTunes 10 or later; iTunes Store account for Home Sharing
Video formats:
- H.264 video up to 720p, 30 frames per second, Main Profile level 3.1 with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps per channel, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats
- MPEG-4 video, up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats
- Motion JPEG (M-JPEG) up to 35 Mbps, 1280 by 720 pixels, 30 frames per second, audio in ulaw, PCM stereo audio in .avi file format
Audio formats:
- HE-AAC (V1), AAC (16 to 320 Kbps), protected AAC (from iTunes Store), MP3 (16 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, and 4), Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound pass-through
TV compatibility: High-definition TVs with HDMI and capable of 720p 60/50Hz,2 including popular models from these manufacturers: Hitachi, JVC, LG, Mitsubishi, NEC, Panasonic, Philips, Pioneer, Samsung, Sony, Sharp, Toshiba, Vizio, Westinghouse
Wireless: 802.11n Wi-Fi (a/b/g compatible); 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
Ports: 1 HDMI; 1 optical audio; 1 Fast Ethernet; IR receiver; microUSB (for service and support)
Dimensions: 3.9 x 3.9 x 0.9 inches
Weight: 0.6 pounds
Power: Built-in 6-watt universal power supply

What's in the Box

Apple TV, aluminum Apple Remote, power cord, documentation

Optional Accessories and Related Products

Apple designs Apple TV and iTunes to work together in a completely integrated system. And only the AppleCare Protection Plan provides one-stop service and support from Apple experts, so most issues can be resolved in a single call. Extend the complimentary service and support on your Apple TV to two years from the original Apple TV purchase date. With the AppleCare Protection Plan for Apple TV, you can be sure that your entertainment will play on and on. That's because it covers both your Apple TV and iTunes--whether you use a Mac or a PC.

One stop for technical support

Direct access to Apple experts
Global repair coverage (subject to certain restrictions)
Mail-in repair: Mail in your Apple TV using a prepaid shipping box provided by Apple2
Carry-in repair: Take your Apple TV to an Apple Retail Store or other Apple Authorized Service Provider
Use with a Mac or PC

Apple hardware coverage

Your Apple TV
AirPort Express Base Station, AirPort Extreme Base Station, or Time Capsule3
Included Apple Remote and power cord

Software support included

Connecting to AirPort networks
Renting and buying shows from the iTunes Store
Accessing photos on your computer

Product Description

Apple TV has been redesigned to be small in size but big on entertainment. Rent from the largest selection of HD movies - many available the same day they come out on DVD. Watch Netflix titles instantly. Rent TV shows, commercial free in HD. And stream photos and music from your computer to your widescreen TV. The sleek new Apple TV has been completely retuned for your entertainment. It's 80 percent smaller than the previous generation - even with a built-in power supply. Which makes it perfect for sitting neatly on a widescreen TV stand or squeezing into a crowded media cabinet. Not only does the new Apple TV have an amazingly small footprint, it's also incredibly energy efficient. It stays cool without a fan, so it's never noisy. And when it's not filling your living room with drama, romance, and comedy, it uses less power than a night-light.

Stream HD movies and TV shows rented from iTunes, plus content from Netflix, YouTube, Flickr, and MobileMe
Smaller, redesigned device with HDMI and digital optical audio output; connects to network via Wireless-N or Ethernet
Silent, cool, and very low power operation in an enclosure that's less than four inches square
Music, videos and photos can also be streamed from PCs and Macs
Comes with 7-button aluminum Apple remote; can be controlled by iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch via Remote app

Portal combat

New Apple TV, iPods and Ping social network unveiled
05:55 AM Sep 03, 2010

Apple MA711LL/A TV with 40GB Hard Drive

APPLE has thrown down the gauntlet to Facebook and Twitter with the launch of a social networking service designed for music fans.

Ping, a social music discovery service, is built into Apple's iTunes software, a programme used by more than 160 million people to download songs and organise their music library.

Steve Jobs, Apple's chief executive, outlined Apple's new approach to music and entertainment services at a press conference at the Yerba Buena Centre in San Francisco.

"One of the biggest things we focus on with iTunes is discovery. There are more than 12 million songs to choose from, so how do you find new stuff?" asked Jobs. "So, we're launching Ping - it's a social network that's all about music. It's like Facebook-and-Twitter meets iTunes. You can follow your favourite artists and friends and discover what music they like and are downloading."

Jobs also unveiled a compact Apple TV set-top box that's a little bigger than a drinks coaster, which can stream content, such as music, films and television shows, from the Internet to a television set.

Jobs, who had previously dismissed the Apple TV as "a hobby", admitted that while people loved the device, it had only sold in modest numbers. He said the company had listened to user feedback and had overhauled the device to meet those needs.

"They want on-demand access to Hollywood movies and TV shows, they don't want amateur stuff," he said.

"They want their movies and TV shows in high-definition, and want to pay less for this content. And they don't want a computer on their television - though this is a hard one for people in the computer industry to understand. And they don't want to manage the storage of downloaded movies and programmes."

The new Apple TV will allow users to "rent" films and television shows, with high-definition movies available on the day of DVD release for US$4.99 ($6.70), and television programmes for US$0.99. The device will cost US$99 - around US$200 less than its predecessor.

Jobs also used Apple's annual September press conference to show off new-look iPods, including a smaller, squarer iPod shuffle with buttons, and a tiny iPod nano controlled via a touchscreen.

Apple also unveiled a new iPod touch with the same pin-sharp retina display as that on the iPhone 4, as well as dual cameras for shooting high-definition footage, and for making video calls using Apple's FaceTime application.

"The iPod touch has become the most popular iPod for us," said Jobs. "It's also the number one portable games console in the world, outselling the Nintendo DS and PlayStation Portable combined." THE DAILY TELEGRAPH

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