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Apple TV "Take 2" finally available

12 February 2008 18:32 by Andre "DVDBack23" Yoskowitz | 10 comments

After last month's announcement that the Apple TV would see an update, the "Take 2" upgrade is finally available.

Users simply need to navigate to the Settings menu and hit Software Update. It will then download and install.

The new update, the first major update to the device, will offer new features such as "the ability to purchase and download video and music directly from iTunes instead of having to use a Mac or PC first."

The Apple TV now supports HD movie rentals through iTunes. The new service allows users to download movies for $2.99 for SD or $4.99 USD for HD. The videos can be played once and then expire after 24 hours.

Another new feature is access to photostreams on Flickr as well as on .Mac Web Galleries.

The upgrade is free to existing Apple TV users and is also included on all new units which now retail for $229 USD for the 40GB model or $329 USD for a 160GB version.

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vinny13 (Inactive) 12 February 2008 18:41
Well, at least it's free :) [ + quote]
PetahG (Member) 12 February 2008 21:19
I wonder how long it takes to dowload like an HD movie from the site to ur box so u can watch it. [ + quote]
drach (Inactive) 12 February 2008 23:55
I think I'll just stick to using the video out in my laptop. [ + quote]
pensfan12 (Newbie) 13 February 2008 1:00
$6 to watch a movie once...what a great deal how much money are they making per movie? [ + quote]
LeeFields (Inactive) 13 February 2008 4:05
No thanks Apple, I'll stick to my D-Link that will play everything for free thanks! [ + quote]
arcanix (AfterDawn Addict) 13 February 2008 4:53
*Originally posted by pensfan12:* $6 to watch a movie once...what a great deal how much money are they making per movie? $6? Where did you get that one. I read this: *Quote:* The new service allows users to download movies for $2.99 for SD or $4.99 USD for HD. [ + quote]
atomicxl (Junior Member) 13 February 2008 16:13
*Quote:* *Originally posted by pensfan12:* $6 to watch a movie once...what a great deal how much money are they making per movie? $6? Where did you get that one. I read this: *Quote:* The new service allows users to download movies for $2.99 for SD or $4.99 USD for HD. Yeah, because $6 is unreasonable and $4.99 is a great value. This is why the internet sucks. People completely miss the entire point of a post and nit pick the stupidest of things that have no real effect on anything. [ + quote] This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 13 February 2008 16:14
Pride1 (Member) 14 February 2008 9:25
*Quote:* *Quote:* *Originally posted by pensfan12:* $6 to watch a movie once...what a great deal how much money are they making per movie? $6? Where did you get that one. I read this: *Quote:* The new service allows users to download movies for $2.99 for SD or $4.99 USD for HD. Yeah, because $6 is unreasonable and $4.99 is a great value. This is why the internet sucks. People completely miss the entire point of a post and nit pick the stupidest of things that have no real effect on anything. Maybe that wouldn't happen if you expressed yourself better Just a thought [ + quote]
borhan9 (AfterDawn Addict) 8 April 2008 22:20
I guess this is a good thing. For consumers of this product will be looking forward to this. [ + quote]
borhan9 (AfterDawn Addict) 8 April 2008 22:20
I guess this is a good thing. For consumers of this product will be looking forward to this. [ + quote]