Apple TV 2.0 Review

By Jim on February 15th, 2008

Apple TV was one of those products that I always wanted to like but just couldn’t when it was released. Oh sure, it was neat to see my photos on my TV and play music or watch a TV show or two. The interface wasn’t anything to rave about, and I couldn’t get any kind of HD programming.

The latest Apple TV 2.0 release fixes a lot by adding HD movie rentals, a slick new interface, and the ability to buy/rent without having to use your computer. The Apple TV is now officially a stand-alone (though you can still synch to it and from it if you want) entertainment center.

I had no problems downloading or installing the Apple TV 2.0 update; although I was confused at first because, for some reason, I thought I needed to download it via iTunes and then synch it or something. I actually just went into the settings on the Apple TV and downloaded it from there. Installation didn’t take too long even though the Apple TV rebooted a few times after installation.

New Interface
The first thing I noticed when I went to use my Apple TV was the nice new user interface. It’s very simple and easy to navigate. There is a list of choices on the left hand side and another list on the right that changes depending on what selection you make.

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