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| Apple TV with 40GB Hard Drive - MA711LL/A | 
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| Brand: Apple
Category: CE
List Price: $229.00
Buy New: $215.51
You Save: $13.49 (6%)
New (11) Used (7) Refurbished (1) from $169.99
Avg. Customer Rating:  85 reviews
Sales Rank: 590
Format: Cd
Platforms: Macintosh, Windows
Media: Electronics
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4
Dimensions (in): 7.7 x 7.7 x 1.1
MPN: MA711LL/A
Model: MA711LL/A
UPC: 885909129256
EAN: 0885909129256
ASIN: B000MQNMQ6
Release Date: March 4, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: BUY WITH CONFIDENCE ! OPEN-BOX, UNUSED / NEW Item, was on display in retail store. Our 99% POSITIVE Lifetime Ratings owed to Buyers appreciating our FIVE STAR SERVICE. Item same as described on main page. NEVER USED, in Original re-sealed Package. > 247eMall @ Your Service
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| Features:
| • | Mac + PC | | • | 802.11n Wi-Fi wireless | | • | 40GB hard drive for up to 50 hours of video | | • | Apple Remote |
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From the Manufacturer
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? For one low price, Apple TV brings iTunes to the big screen. Say you've just downloaded The Incredibles 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.  | | Getting all your favorite iTunes movies, TV shows and music from your Computer to your TV is a snap with Apple TV. | Apple TV ports 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.  | | Apple TV boasts a simple easy to navigate menu. | 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. - Just add popcorn.
Turn your living room into a multiplex with Apple TV. From the Movies menu, you can choose from up to 50 hours of flicks from iTunes, home movies you made yourself, previews from iTunes Top Movies, even movie trailers that stream directly from Apple.com. - Channel you.
Be your own program director with up to 50 hours of TV shows on Apple TV. Sort shows by date or show, then watch them anytime — completely commercial free. Or check out the latest TV offerings from iTunes Top TV Shows. - Musically inclined.
If the best sound system in your house is connected to your TV, why play your iTunes library anywhere else? Apple TV lets you browse and play up to 9,000 songs and watch music videos, all on the big screen (and the big speakers). - Radio on the TV.
Thanks to Apple TV, you can enjoy podcasts on your TV for the first time ever. Listen to your favorite audio podcasts through your entertainment system speakers and watch video podcasts from the comfort of your couch. - Get the big picture.
Apple TV brings photo slideshows out of the den and into the living room. Pull up the best seat in the house and view your photos in jaw-dropping high definition. With up to 25,000 photos at your fingertips, you'll never cease to amaze. - All set.
From the Settings menu, you can set up your screen saver, your network, or your TV resolution, and get more information about your Apple TV.  | | Because Apple TV streams wirelessly, you can send movies or musicfrom your computer to your TV or ipod anywhere in your house. | Wirelessly in Sync
Your iPod syncs seamlessly with iTunes. Apple TV does the same — wirelessly, from wherever your Mac or PC may be. Your computer is in your office. Your TV is in your living room. Apple TV brings them together using its built-in 802.11 wireless capability and your existing wireless network. Pair Apple TV with your computer and your TV shows, movies, music, podcasts, and photos sync automatically. Through the air. Like magic. Sync from one… Open iTunes and Apple TV appears in your devices list, ready to sync. Set iTunes to sync unwatched video. Sync new purchases. Or manually select what to sync. Set your preferences once and Apple TV automatically updates as your iTunes library changes. Everything travels over your network to Apple TV's built-in hard drive. So once you sync, even if you turn off your computer or disconnect it from the network, you can still enjoy stored video — up to 50 hours of it — from Apple TV. …stream from many. If you want to watch video from another computer, you can stream it live to your TV via Apple TV. Streamed media travels over your network to your TV — without taking up space on Apple TV's hard drive. That's perfect for multicomputer households or when the computer you sync with has more in its iTunes library than will fit on Apple TV. Just choose up to five additional computers from the Sources menu. As long as a computer's on your network, it can stream to your TV. It just fits.
Easy connectivity and built-in wireless make Apple TV right at home in your home entertainment system. Got a widescreen TV? Got iTunes? Then you're ready for Apple TV. Connect Apple TV to your TV and open iTunes on your computer. iTunes wirelessly detects Apple TV and walks you through a simple setup. Relax and unwire. If you don't have a wireless network, you can set one up easily with a wireless access point like the superfast 802.11 AirPort Extreme Base Station. Newer AirPort Extreme-enabled Macs let you create a wireless network using only your computer. And if you have a Mac or PC without wireless capability, you can connect Apple TV to your network using an Ethernet cable (sold separately). What you need - Widescreen TV
- Mac or PC
- iTunes 7.1
- Wired or wireless network
- HDMI cable or
- Component video cables and analog audio cables or optical audio cable
Apple TV connects to your widescreen TV via an HDMI cable (sold separately). This simple connection delivers both audio and video to your TV — no need for multiple cables. If your TV's HDMI port is occupied by another device, or if your TV doesn't have an HDMI port, you can connect to Apple TV via component video and audio. So no matter what your entertainment system looks like, Apple TV connects easily. And since Apple TV has a built-in power supply, there's no unwieldy power brick to hide. Help when you need it.
From connecting your existing A/V receiver to selecting the right video mode, if you run into problems while setting up your Apple TV, help is just a click away. Get quick and simple setup and connection solutions from the Apple TV: Tips and Basic Troubleshooting guide. Apple TV works with widescreen, enhanced-definition or high-definition TVs capable of 1080i, 720p, 576p, or 480p resolutions.
Product Description
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.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.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.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.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 80 more reviews...
 Apple TV Amazes August 14, 2008
This product is quintessential Apple quality from it's sleek stylish design to it's incredible ease of set up and use right out of the box. This device offers a complete and seamless link from your computer to your TV to stream movies, music, TV shows, photos and more over your wireless network. The device delivers full 1080p video quality and Dolby 5.1 digital surround sound which means you get awesome video and audio performance when connected to an HD TV and a home theater sound system. Connections can also be by a single HDMI cable which provides both the video and the audio feed to the TV set.
While it is true that you can only connect to the iTunes store for content (or any computer on your wireless network) it is important to note that the iTunes library is adding new content on a weekly basis. It is also very nice to be able to watch movie trailers for films currently in the theaters. The delivery system is an excellent example of video on demand from the comfort of your living room without any trips to the local block buster or waiting on DVDs in the mail. The user interface is very intuitive and easy to navigate as well.
The ability to stream music and movies from your iTunes library from any computer on your wireless network, and to view your family photos on an HD TV is a feature that is somewhat understated. Originally, Apple TV could only be linked to one iTunes account, but now you can have multiple accounts connected to the device for even more content. You won't believe just how good your photos look on Apple TV. The ability to connect to Mobile Me and view internet photo albums from family and friends also really adds to the fun and magic of sharing your favorite images with everyone. You Tube videos and audio and video Podcasts can viewed and enjoyed as well. Apple TV is self-maintaining clearing the contents of the hard drive automatically of any rented movies that have exceeded their time limit. You have 30 days to watch rented movies and then you have 24 hours to watch it as many times as you like once you hit the play button. You can also purchase movies, TV programs and music right on the Apple TV or on your computer and the contents will be synced to the Apple TV. One word of advice, if you want to be able to watch movies or TV programs on both the Apple TV and your computer be sure and purchase them on iTunes from the computer and then sync the contents to the Apple TV. Movies and TV programs purchased from the Apple TV will not sync back to your iTunes library on your computer, but music content will. I'm not sure why this is the case, but it is important to know that up front in any case.
Overall, this is an amazing product that is fun and easy to use and really represents the future of TV entertainment and functionality. So far, Apple has added amazing new features and abilities through software updates which can be downloaded over the wireless network and installed without the use of any computer connection. The ability to do this makes this a truly dynamic product which means that new and improved features can be added to the device in the future thus increasing the value and enjoyment even more. I purchased one of these for my parents and they really seem to enjoy it a lot. I purchased the 160GB model for myself and I absolutely love it and use it all the time.
 apple tv is not that great !! August 9, 2008
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
it's only a 720p resolution everything nowadays is 1080p, also it's just a scam for you to rent movies from itunes , it looks pretty cool and the wireless thing is cool but the remote is pretty wack,it is the same one you get with your lap top, the one you don't even think about using cause it is so small and simple. Bottom line if you have "Handbrake" which is a freeware that burns encrypted dvds to the apple tv format , it is alright otherwise enjoy paying for itunes.... oh by the you do get to watch youtube without your comp on the tv, which is the only thing I use mine for,,,...Dave m
Rushed to market August 7, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
The Apple TV sounded like such a good idea I had to have one but I have had nothing but trouble with it. The manual is grossly inadequate and when you ask for support, the tech is obviously reading off the website the same article that I just read. They do not seem to know any more about it than I do: and the store is worse. Obviously rushed to market but a good idea.
A great device - c'mon Apple, make it better August 3, 2008
First thing - I love my Apple TV. I've had it more than a month, and we use it often to rent movies. The selection is decent and getting better, and I'm not terribly bothered by the one-month wait for rentals to be available. I also like that I now can mark movies that I might want to watch later.
So what could improve? I don't like spending $2 for a 30-minute or 1-hour TV show. I would take a show with advertising for free.
That's a small nit, however. A great product.
Pretty darn slick! July 4, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
The more I use it, the better I like it. It isn't perfect, but it does what it does very well. I see there is an "AppleTV for Dummies" book. Man, if you need a book to get this thing up and going, you have w-a-y bigger problems! You need a decently fast internet connection and an iTunes account. Then, open the box, plug in the power, connect the HDMI cable, and if you are wireless, wait a bit and you are ready to go. There are a few very simple steps the AppleTV walks you though. Piece of cake!
I am using this with a Comcast internet connection, that averages 5Mbps and bursts higher. I have an Apple Extreme Router set as "N" only, but have tried AppleTV with a good ole' reliable Linksys "G" WAP and it works just fine. I am using a Costo Visio 37" LCD - nothing very fancy.
Quality? This isn't for the purist videophile. The image quality is about the same as a DVD played on my Sony upconveting DVD player; in other words pretty good- less sharp than good broadcast HDTV, but very watchable.
We had a DirecTV account we have had for about 10 years. Ten years ago, that was pretty zoomy- today, not so much. There are very noticeable compression artifacts and other problems. I was already spending north of $60 a month with no HD and no premium channels on Directv. We also subscribed to the Blockbuster by mail movie rental. That works pretty well, by the way. At least for the summer, we dumped both Directv and BB mail rental. I really like the Apple TV arrangement that there are NO ONGOING FEES! for using it. You pay for what you rent or purchase - nothing more. At 4 to 5 bucks a movie from iTunes, we save money over DTV and BB combined. Five or 6 movies would be a big month for us, and that comes in in the $20-25 range. Plus, no hassles driving to get it, losing the dsk, late fees, driving to return the disk, etc.
Enjoy!
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