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Macworld's new Apple TV featuring HD

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After the last keynote, the Apple TV finds a new image, an HD one ! Indeed, the multimedia Apple box has been equipped with all iTunes functionalities: HD movies and even surround sound, all without needing a computer.

published : Tuesday, December 30, 2008  by raphael 
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Apple TV on TV set

The Apple TV finds a new image at the Macworld after the announcement of a new direction regarding this multimedia box: movie rental, music purchase, high definition, and surround sound, everything without needing a computer but directly on your TV screen. Indeed, Apple TV, guided by a remote on the screen, will be the link between the user and iTunes.

iTunes and iTunes Movie Rentals on the Apple TV

Any functionality of iTunes is here: multimedia content purchase like music or movies but particularly the new functionality iTunes Movie Rentals: high definition and 5.1 sound Dolby Surround movie rentals! Today, 100 high definition movies are available and numerous others are coming. They will cost one dollar more than in standard quality, between USD 3.99 and 4.99. European prices will be soon communicated.

Price and availability for this new Apple TV

What is wonderful is that for whom that has already bought the Apple TV box, these new functionalities will be available thanks to a free update, available in the US within 2 weeks and a bit later in Europe. Its official price has been reduced, it now costs USD 229 (USD 299 previously).


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