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Apparently stocks of Apple’s “hobby” the Apple TV are drying up indicating that a new model might be on its way soon, maybe even next month.
Following on from hints of a new Apple TV wormed out of the latest iOS 5.1 beta firmware, the shortages strongly point to a model refresh in the coming weeks. Could this be the fabled Apple HDTV? It could be, but it’s a bit soon to be seeing something of that magnitude I reckon. That doesn’t mean we won’t see an A5-packing 1080p-capable box ship out though; we might even get a first taste of Apple’s new A6 if we’re really lucky.
Honestly, the Apple TV has been a bit of a damp squib in the UK; only streaming from Apple’s rather expensive iTunes library, plus a bit of YouTube here and there. Recently it gained Netflix streaming, which kind of made it worth the best part of a ton, maybe. Let’s hope if Cupertino bothers to upgrade its mini-streamer, a boost in hardware is accompanied by some upgraded services too — maybe even the ability to run iOS apps — otherwise it’ll end up just being a yet another pricey Apple-branded doorstop. [9to5Mac]
And it will have a unified search for all available vod services and local content right? Yer… I won’t hold my breath either.
I actually love My Apple TV. Since the introduction of Airplay I find I’m using it more and more, whether it be the iPlayer app or movies from my iPad or music via Doubletwist. For £90 I think it was a bargain.
I’ve been thinking about a getting a second one anyway so any upgrade just seals the deal!
Although I did fancy a Raspberry Pi. Decisions, decisions.
And I know, I’m now replying to my own posts.
Downward Spiral…
On it’s own it is poor IMO, but once jail broken and xbmc is installed things get a lot better! SeasonPass Firecore and ATV Flashblack do the trick nicely. Stream most football matches and most movies, all entirely legitimate *ahem* of course…
Im an apple user (olded iMac and iphone) and was tempted to get an apple TV but for UK I don’t think it’s worth it at this price.
I’ve got a wii that I can do full screen netflix on the telly which looks fine (DVD not HD quality).
I’d get it if it was for £50-£65, £70 tops.
Meant to say older iMac (2nd hand off eBay!)