I was looking into getting my ultimate nerd setup and I needed just about two more things, a way to play videos on my TV from my computer and a way to play music in my living room from my computer. I noticed the AppleTV did both of these plus a few other features. Some questions before blowing the $180 (Well, once I save up for the $180 and then blow it.)
When it streams music from a computer with iTunes can that computer also play music (different music than the streamed song)?
How well is the video streaming? Is the AppleTV picky about the format the video is in?
Well, I dunno about any of that other than that you have the price wrong...they start at $230. That is, unless you found some sort of sale on them that I'm aware of.
Quote from: Ken on July 08, 2009, 12:02:43 AM
Well, I dunno about any of that other than that you have the price wrong...they start at $230. That is, unless you found some sort of sale on them that I'm aware of.
eBay has buy it now for about $180, no tax, no shipping fee. Mostly because no one wants the AppleTV.
They still make those? Seems like a really stupid idea, you can stream media off a 360 or something, there's many cheaper ways to do it.
Quote from: Hïro on July 08, 2009, 02:44:32 AM
They still make those? Seems like a really stupid idea, you can stream media off a 360 or something, there's many cheaper ways to do it.
Pretty much but the video part is cool.
It's just more convenient than a computer really. Easily portable so that I can bring it to a stereo to use it as a audio bridge. I think I might just be talking myself into buying one really. I'm surprised Apple kind of just shut down on it.
I'm going to go ahead and get one off Craig's list for about $150 or less later. Two people are selling them in my area for that much.
I think I'm not going to mainly because it requires the videos to be in mp4 or whatever while none of my tv shows are so that's a huge pain in the ass.
Any wireless suggestions for streaming movies or music (preferably in wmv) over my wireless internet?
Quote from: Hïro on July 08, 2009, 02:44:32 AM
They still make those? Seems like a really stupid idea, you can stream media off a 360 or something, there's many cheaper ways to do it.
You say it's a stupid idea then go say there's another device that does it and suggest that? doodhuh;
I think you just look for any reason to bash an Apple product.
I just really like the idea of streaming music to a stereo system where your computer isn't at, and then playing movies over it? Sure the movies have to be in a silly format but it's not too expensive and unlike using a computer it will be easy to start up and move around... and less of a chance of computer problems.
James, your apple fanboyism is really beginning to get annoying. I was saying there are plenty of cheaper and easier ways to do those things, which there are. I don't hate Apple at all, but you my good sir are a blind supporter of everything with an apple logo on it. I actually do wish to purchase a macbook pro, and I find osx to be a great operating system. I do not however find AppleTV to be worth the money they are charging for it
Quote from: Hïro on July 08, 2009, 05:26:08 PM
James, your apple fanboyism is really beginning to get annoying. I was saying there are plenty of cheaper and easier ways to do those things, which there are. I don't hate Apple at all, but you my good sir are a blind supporter of everything with an apple logo on it. I actually do wish to purchase a macbook pro, and I find osx to be a great operating system. I do not however find AppleTV to be worth the money they are charging for it
I agree. I'd go out and buy it in a second with an overdraft fee if it were only $99 like it should be.
Make some good features on it too would be awesome, camera able to upload videos to YouTube would be godly.
Quote from: Hïro on July 08, 2009, 05:26:08 PM
James, your apple fanboyism is really beginning to get annoying. I was saying there are plenty of cheaper and easier ways to do those things, which there are. I don't hate Apple at all, but you my good sir are a blind supporter of everything with an apple logo on it. I actually do wish to purchase a macbook pro, and I find osx to be a great operating system. I do not however find AppleTV to be worth the money they are charging for it
uh explain how it's apple fanboyism.
Quote from: Prowling Kewn on July 08, 2009, 07:23:16 AM
You say it's a stupid idea then go say there's another device that does it and suggest that? doodhuh;
I think you just look for any reason to bash an Apple product.
uh i fail to see it.
you're just an idiot who bought a zune lol
Your post:
QuoteThey still make those? Seems like a really stupid idea
oh look "stupid idea" but wait there's more
Quoteyou can stream media off a 360 or something, there's many cheaper ways to do it.
but there are other ways to do it.
you're a fucking dumbass if you can't realize that you said it's a "stupid idea" which is what i was talking about
go choke on a dick and die :3
oh but wait just like i'm a fanboy for needing gps for a job hiro is completley correct with his product assumptions and not reading his own posts.
he posted it from his phone though so he is excused from his incessant cocksucking idiocy.
not
Quote from: Prowling Kewn on July 10, 2009, 10:29:21 PM
oh but wait just like i'm a fanboy for needing gps for a job hiro is completley correct with his product assumptions and not reading his own posts.
he posted it from his phone though so he is excused from his incessant cocksucking idiocy.
not
Maybe he was saying "It's a stupid idea that they still make those" probably because they've slipped off the radar and they aren't popular.
when I have a house/independent living establishment I will definitely get one and use it to stream torrented blu-ray rips to an HD TV, and also as a web server
that would be awesome actually
Quote from: Prowling Kewn on July 10, 2009, 10:23:51 PM
uh explain how it's apple fanboyism.
because you jump at every chance to defend Apple, no matter what the product is?
Quote from: Prowling Kewn on July 10, 2009, 10:23:51 PM
you're just an idiot who bought a zune lol
And tell me, what exactly is wrong with the Zune, it doesn't have an Apple on the back?
It's actually a great device, but you wouldn't think to give it a second glance because it's not "cool" or whatever.
Sam and Skylark also have them, why aren't you giving them shit about it?
Quote from: Prowling Kewn on July 10, 2009, 10:23:51 PM
Your post:
oh look "stupid idea" but wait there's more
but there are other ways to do it.
Exactly, there are plenty of other options, and the Apple TV doesn't seem like the best one, especially for its cost.
I mentioned the 360 merely as an example, and it would be a good choice if one were to already own one.
Quote from: Prowling Kewn on July 10, 2009, 10:23:51 PM
you're a fucking dumbass if you can't realize that you said it's a "stupid idea" which is what i was talking about
It is a stupid idea, because a device such as an Apple TV doesn't seem to be worth $200.
Quote from: Prowling Kewn on July 10, 2009, 10:29:21 PM
oh but wait just like i'm a fanboy for needing gps for a job hiro is completley correct with his product assumptions and not reading his own posts.
Well James, although I'm sure having better GPS would be a nice thing for you and your nonexistent job, I still highly doubt it would be
necessary. Not only that, but it seems like a mighty stupid financial move to spend all that money for a phone that is extremely similar to the one you already have.
Additionally, I have made it clear that I do not go out of my way to bash Apple, I simply don't make decisions based on brand loyalty.
stop getting so defensive, your fanboyism is showing.
Quote from: wziard on July 10, 2009, 11:01:31 PM
when I have a house/independent living establishment I will definitely get one and use it to stream torrented blu-ray rips to an HD TV, and also as a web server
that would be awesome actually
It does sound awesome.
I just kind of want that but I don't care of the quality. 1080i is the highest quality it streams though. I hate that you have to use iTunes and have to use some horrible ass format that is a little hassle to convert it.
Quote from: Hïro on July 10, 2009, 11:45:23 PM
because you jump at every chance to defend Apple, no matter what the product is?
uh no.
QuoteAnd tell me, what exactly is wrong with the Zune, it doesn't have an Apple on the back?
may i bring up silliness such as the leap year rollover?
QuoteIt's actually a great device, but you wouldn't think to give it a second glance because it's not "cool" or whatever.
Sam and Skylark also have them, why aren't you giving them shit about it?
because the hardware sucks.
QuoteExactly, there are plenty of other options, and the Apple TV doesn't seem like the best one, especially for its cost.
I mentioned the 360 merely as an example, and it would be a good choice if one were to already own one.
It is a stupid idea, because a device such as an Apple TV doesn't seem to be worth $200.
you make no sense.
"It's a stupid idea" implies that the actual idea is stupid. You did not say "it's a stupid idea to buy the product when a 360 could do the same thing". You said "It's a stupid idea"
QuoteWell James, although I'm sure having better GPS would be a nice thing for you and your nonexistent job, I still highly doubt it would be necessary. Not only that, but it seems like a mighty stupid financial move to spend all that money for a phone that is extremely similar to the one you already have.
once again dumbass. I was applying for a job where it was required to have GPS.
Get that through your dicksucking head.
QuoteAdditionally, I have made it clear that I do not go out of my way to bash Apple, I simply don't make decisions based on brand loyalty.
it appears that you do.
Quotestop getting so defensive, your fanboyism is showing.
stop being so retarded, your lack of iq is showing
I want a zune :3
No, actually a 180 GB sandisk sansa with better audio would be the best thing ever giggle;
Quote from: Prowling Kewn on July 11, 2009, 07:17:46 AM
may i bring up silliness such as the leap year rollover?
that was pretty silly, but that was for one day, and you'd already had your opinion on the zune before that.
Quote from: Prowling Kewn on July 11, 2009, 07:17:46 AM
because the hardware sucks.
in what way? Zunes are actually known for being durable as shit, whilst iPods break quite frequently.
Quote from: Prowling Kewn on July 11, 2009, 07:17:46 AM
you make no sense.
"It's a stupid idea" implies that the actual idea is stupid. You did not say "it's a stupid idea to buy the product when a 360 could do the same thing". You said "It's a stupid idea"
uh..... what?
Quote
you make no sense.
Quote from: Prowling Kewn on July 11, 2009, 07:17:46 AM
it appears that you do.
stop being so retarded, your lack of iq is showing
and what brand am I being loyal to exactly?
Also, way to be a total dick over me having an opinion. thumbup;
Quote from: Hïro on July 12, 2009, 05:31:44 PM
that was pretty silly, but that was for one day and you'd already had your opinion on the zune before that.
they were broke for more than a day.
The overflow doesn't just automatically correct itself.
Quotein what way? Zunes are actually known for being durable as shit, whilst iPods break quite frequently.
yet there has not been any recorded case of every iPod of a specific line malfunctioning.
i'm pretty sure the only microsoft hardware known for its durability are keyboards.
Quoteuh..... what?
Are you fucking retarded?
You--Hiro--stated that the Apple TV--a device used to store and stream media over a network for playback on a television--is a stupid idea. You then suggested purchasing an XBox 360 for that same purpose.
You did not state that the cost was the reason. You stated the product itself was stupid.
Now read your damn post again or go back to grade school to re-take reading comprehension since it's obviously failing you.
Quoteand what brand am I being loyal to exactly?
I was talking about going out of your way to bash apple.
Quote
Also, way to be a total dick over me having an opinion. thumbup;
Once again you fucking idiot. I'll put it in big letters to get it through your peabrain.
YOU SAID A SPECIFIC PRODUCT IDEA WAS STUPID THEN SUGGESTED ANOTHER PRODUCT FOR THE SAME GOAL.
YOU DID NOT STATE THAT BUYING THE PRODUCT DUE TO ITS PRICE IS STUPID. YOU ATTACKED THE CONCEPT.
IF YOU REPLIED TO A THREAD ABOUT NESQUICK AND SAID THAT THE IDEA OF CHOCOLATE MILK IS RETARDED THEN SUGGESTED THAT THE PERSON BUY HERSHEY'S CHOCOLATE MILK IT WOULD BE THE SAME THING.
IT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH APPLE. IT HAS TO DO WITH YOU BEING AN IDIOT WHO SPECIFICALLY SAID AN IDEA IS STUPID THEN SUGGESTED ANOTHER PRODUCT FOR THE SAME IDEA.
DO YOU FUCKING GET IT YET
It appears you are replying so I'll quote the post and bold it again.
Quote from: Hïro on July 08, 2009, 02:44:32 AM
They still make those? Seems like a really stupid idea, you can stream media off a 360 or something, there's many cheaper ways to do it.
That does not state that buying it is stupid. You said the idea itself is stupid.
durp how do i read
Quote from: Prowling Kewn on July 12, 2009, 07:02:50 PM
they were broke for more than a day.
The overflow doesn't just automatically correct itself.
No, they were broken for only one day; the next day, the calendar reset itself, and all of the zunes started back up.
Quote from: Prowling Kewn on July 12, 2009, 07:02:50 PM
Are you fucking retarded?
You--Hiro--stated that the Apple TV--a device used to store and stream media over a network for playback on a television--is a stupid idea. You then suggested purchasing an XBox 360 for that same purpose.
You did not state that the cost was the reason. You stated the product itself was stupid.
Now read your damn post again or go back to grade school to re-take reading comprehension since it's obviously failing you.
I never said that at all. I said:
Quote from: Hïro on July 08, 2009, 02:44:32 AM
Seems like a really stupid idea, you can stream media off a 360 or something, there's many cheaper ways to do it.
By that post, I was saying that buying an Apple TV would be a stupid idea, in my opinion.
I then gave the Xbox as an example of an alternative, seeing as it is possible he may already own one. If not:
Quotethere's many cheaper ways to do it.
I never stated the product was stupid at all.
Quote from: Prowling Kewn on July 12, 2009, 07:02:50 PM
I was talking about going out of your way to bash apple.
And where did I do that?
Quote from: Prowling Kewn on July 12, 2009, 07:02:50 PM
Once again you fucking idiot. I'll put it in big letters to get it through your peabrain.
[spoiler]YOU SAID A SPECIFIC PRODUCT IDEA WAS STUPID THEN SUGGESTED ANOTHER PRODUCT FOR THE SAME GOAL.
YOU DID NOT STATE THAT BUYING THE PRODUCT DUE TO ITS PRICE IS STUPID. YOU ATTACKED THE CONCEPT.
IF YOU REPLIED TO A THREAD ABOUT NESQUICK AND SAID THAT THE IDEA OF CHOCOLATE MILK IS RETARDED THEN SUGGESTED THAT THE PERSON BUY HERSHEY'S CHOCOLATE MILK IT WOULD BE THE SAME THING.
IT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH APPLE. IT HAS TO DO WITH YOU BEING AN IDIOT WHO SPECIFICALLY SAID AN IDEA IS STUPID THEN SUGGESTED ANOTHER PRODUCT FOR THE SAME IDEA.
DO YOU FUCKING GET IT YET[/spoiler]
You have no idea how hard I laughed powerofone;
Quote from: Prowling Kewn on July 12, 2009, 07:08:40 PM
It appears you are replying so I'll quote the post and bold it again.
That does not state that buying it is stupid. You said the idea itself is stupid.
Well James, on my cell phone, there is no "Enter" button, making it impossible for me to start a new line of text, and thus separating my thoughts. Here, if I had typed it one a computer, it would have said:
Quote from: Hïro on July 08, 2009, 02:44:32 AM
They still make those?
Seems like a really stupid idea, you can stream media off a 360 or something, there's many cheaper ways to do it.
Now don't argue with
me about what
I said or didn't say, they're my words.
Now shut the hell up. Is it really worth all of this trouble for something at completely retarded as this?
You said it was a stupid idea.
Your post was
QuoteThey still make those? Seems like a really stupid idea, you can stream media off a 360 or something, there's many cheaper ways to do it.
If you wanted to attack the price then:
QuoteThey still make those? Buying one when you can stream media off a 360 or something, there's many cheaper ways to do it.
would suffice.
Don't blame me for your incompetency preventing you from forming a coherent argument.
You said the idea was stupid. Now shut up since you're the one who claims to have meant something other than you actually posted.
Quote from: Prowling Kewn on July 12, 2009, 07:27:49 PM
You said it was a stupid idea.
Your post was
If you wanted to attack the price then:would suffice.
Don't blame me for your incompetency preventing you from forming a coherent argument.
You said the idea was stupid. Now shut up since you're the one who claims to have meant something other than you actually posted.
I never said the idea was stupid, that's your assumption. I said
IT. "It" can mean anything, and I intended for it to mean the purchase of said device.
QuoteBuying one when you can stream media off a 360 or something, there's many cheaper ways to do it.
That's not a complete thought. doodhuh;
Quote from: Hïro on July 12, 2009, 07:30:39 PM
I never said the idea was stupid, that's your assumption. I said IT. "It" can mean anything, and I intended for it to mean the purchase of said device.
You said "it is a stupid idea"; directly after "They still make those". In English, the term "it" in a sentence refers to the previous sentence.
QuoteThat's not a complete thought. doodhuh;
yet it communicates what you claim to have meant
Quote from: Prowling Kewn on July 12, 2009, 07:33:01 PM
You said "it is a stupid idea"; directly after "They still make those". In English, the term "it" in a sentence refers to the previous sentence.
As I explained earlier sweetie-pie, I couldn't separate my thoughts with a new line of text because I was one my phone.
Anyways, we're not even arguing about anything, as I already clarified what I said. At this point, it's just you wanting to "win" or something.
<sarcasm>Oh okay James you caught me, I hate Apple and I was just trying to hide it this whole time</sarcasm>
Quote from: Hïro on July 12, 2009, 07:36:40 PM
As I explained earlier sweetie-pie, I couldn't separate my thoughts with a new line of text because I was one my phone.
And thats your fault not mine.
Don't post from your phone if you're going to make incomprehensible posts and get uptight when people take your post for what it actually says.
Quote
Anyways, we're not even arguing about anything, as I already clarified what I said. At this point, it's just you wanting to "win" or something.
or just admit that you should read your own posts instead of denying they say something.
Quote
<sarcasm>Oh okay James you caught me, I hate Apple and I was just trying to hide it this whole time</sarcasm>
boyah doesn't use html
Quote from: Prowling Kewn on July 12, 2009, 07:43:35 PM
And thats your fault not mine.
Don't post from your phone if you're going to make incomprehensible posts and get uptight when people take your post for what it actually says.
Yeah okay James it's my fault I have a shitty phone
I can't help it though, I love Boyah too much that I need to be on it whenever possible ;_;
Alright whatever, I really don't give a shit
Quote from: Prowling Kewn on July 12, 2009, 07:43:35 PM
or just admit that you should read your own posts instead of denying they say something.
I read the damn post, and seeing as I'm the one that said it and not you, I think I would know better what i meant by it.
Quote from: Hïro on July 12, 2009, 07:49:04 PM
Yeah okay James it's my fault I have a shitty phone
I can't help it though, I love Boyah too much that I need to be on it whenever possible ;_;
Alright whatever, I really don't give a shit
It
is your fault.
QuoteI read the damn post, and seeing as I'm the one that said it and not you, I think I would know better what i meant by it.
I hate niggers they suck and are black. this post isn't racist i wrote it so i can say it's not racist.
fldlelfmalwoflflwoflame <- I know what I meant by it so any confusion is clearly your fault.
It doesn't matter what you meant by it. You said one thing, even if you meant another. You didn't bother correcting the post. You completely denied saying it.
THIS THREAD
THIS THREEEEAAADDD madood;
Quote from: Thyme on July 12, 2009, 07:56:07 PM
THIS THREAD
THIS THREEEEAAADDD madood;
as a non-native english speaker how did you interpret his post.
god damn james give it a rest will ya?
Quote from: Hïro on July 12, 2009, 07:56:43 PM
god damn james give it a rest will ya?
no because your insults due to your own stupidity were not nice. hocuspocus;
Quote from: Prowling Kewn on July 12, 2009, 08:01:24 PM
no because your insults due to your own stupidity were not nice. hocuspocus;
Excuse me? baddood;
Ladies, please.
Quote from: DROP DEAD SEXY on July 12, 2009, 08:04:47 PM
Ladies, please.
As a homosexual how did you interpret his post
GOD DAMMIT QUIT FIGHTING I LOVE YOU GUYS
you don't know how hard i laughed when reading JMV's massive block of text bassir;
[spoiler]oh god i just went back over this post and i think i have dyslexia.
"you don't know how laughed i hard when reading JMV's massive block of text bassir;"
thank god i edited that, boyah might think i'm retarded[/spoiler]
Thread sucks, so does the Apple TV.
Windows 7 has an ability to send movies, music, and what not to "PlayTo" devices which is close to what the AppleTV does. I'll wait to see what the shit this is about.