Apple TV Review
Conclusions
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The Apple TV is a well-thought device. It is great if you have an iPhone or iPad, mostly if you buy lots of contents on the iTunes Store. It actually brings your iTunes’ content to your living room (or sleeping room, or kitchen) TV.
If you are addicted to Netflix and prefer to watch it on a big screen, the Apple TV is a great gadget. Of course, as long as your TV is not a smart TV already.
But if you want to play digital content (music, movies, or photos) stored in physical media (thumbdrives, memory cards, or external hard drives), the Apple TV is useless, unless you use a computer to add the content to your iTunes library.
It also does not turn your conventional TV into a smart TV, since most smart TVs provide Internet access, allowing you to browse the web, access social networks, and more.
Strong Points
- Full HD (1080p) HDMI output
- Easy and intuitive to install and use
- Fits beautifully in any media center
- Solid and tough
- Great for using Netflix on a big screen
- Nice integration with iOS devices and iTunes
- Relatively inexpensive
Weak Points
- Does not come with an HDMI cable
- You cannot install or remove apps
- Does not allow web browsing or social network access
- Does not accept USB media or memory cards
- Movie rentals at iTunes Store are expensive