Apple TV 2.0 does not support full HD resolution

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If you have been following the MacWorld hype this week, you will have noticed that the Apple TV has been improved and reduced in price. Some improvements include wireless connectivity, updated user interface, ability to rent and watch movies, etc. It is a great device with plenty of bells and whistles in both hardware and software.

However, it still misses the mark. By taking a close look at the Apple TV Tech Specs you will see that maximum resolution is 1280×720 pixels at 24 fps but the specs for HD video is 1920×1080 pixels at 24 fps (although it can go as high as 60 fps). If you care about getting the maximum benefit out of your TV and movie watching experience, then this is not the device for you. Nor is the storage space (160 GB maximum) as you’ll need over a terabyte in storage if you have a decent movie collection, let alone storing TV content, downloadable media, or your own home videos.

Food for thought.

2 Comments to Apple TV 2.0 does not support full HD resolution

1. 

   Define a “decent movie collection.”

   That would actually be an interesting discussion to begin. How many DVDs do we actually own? And, which movies are necessary to include to make a collection “decent”?

   I would nominate Casablanca, of course.
Kate Jonuska on January 17th, 2008
2. 

   Oh, at least 100 or more.

   My recommendation is: Lawrence of Arabia.
Brooke Kuhlmann on January 17th, 2008

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