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Blogs Buzz About Apple TV

by Jose Alvear

So a few days have gone by. What is the blogosphere saying about Apple TV? Most are calling it an iPod without a screen, which is a pretty good description. There are criticisms and there is love for the new device. Many said they have placed orders already.

Here’s a quick round up of what’s being said:

Hanford Lemoore says that Apple TV is more important than iPhone. I think that’s true. iPhone is a nice cell phone with a cool interface, but it’s not earth-shattering. But then again, neither is Apple TV.

Digital rights are now a big thing with Apple. David Zatz of ZatzNotFunny says that Apple is now locking content in tight into their “ecosystem”, which is the iTunes music service. He titled his blog post “Why I Won’t Buy Apple’s iTV”.

At Macworld Expo in San Francisco today, one of the folks showing off an Apple TV said that “you can only put things in” and can’t take it out, like an iPod. So although I may be able to disconnect it, take it to a friend’s house and watch it somewhere else, I won’t be able to remove video from the Apple TV.

Another downside is that Apple TV doesn’t play Divx. One blogger, however, already put up instructions on how to play Divx content using the Apple TV. Although the blogger, Jamie Frater, admits that he hasn’t tested the version (well, since the Apple TV isn’t available yet) but he believes it should work. Let’s wait and see.

Blogger Cody Clark says that Apple TV needs more than 40GB. Yes, I agree. That’s the typical storage for an iPod. Why not go for more? How long will it take until someone hacks Apple TV? My guess is one day.

TeenageFanboy says that the Apple TV “hasn’t really received the best of receptions” especially since the Xbox 360 does the same thing–with gaming–for $100 more. He says that the Apple TV probably won’t change the minds of Xbox 360 owners or Tivo users, but those who love their iPods and use iTunes Music Service will use it.

And finally, William at Das Unugunu Blog said that the following are working against Apple TV: Competition, HDTV Required, Consumer Ignorance, a Useless USB Port and Lack of Codec Support. Overall, he said the Apple TV was a big disappointment.

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