Apple's streaming video box gets a bump up to 1080p and a few other minor improvements.
As expected, a new Apple TV set-top box was announced at Apple's media event today.
While the exterior hardware looks nearly identical to the old model's, several new features were announced, including:
1080p movies and TV shows from iTunes Store
Redesigned 1080p user interface
Ability to re-download purchased movies through iCloud
"Genius" recommendations for movies
Photo Stream resolution bumped up to 1080p
Single-core A5 chip
1080p output
The new Apple TV will be released on March 16 with the same $99 price as the existing model. Existing, 2nd-gen Apple TV units will be receiving the new user interface via a software update available today. We expect the new model will include all the same features as the existing Apple TV, which you can read about in our full review of the 2nd-gen Apple TV.
Update: See my hands-on with the Apple TV's redesigned user interface.
In a related news, Netflix is announcing that the new Apple TV hardware will be fully capable of 1080p Netflix streaming video, and that both 2nd-gen and the new Apple TV will now allow you to purchase Netflix subscriptions through your iTunes account.
by Matthew Moskovciak March 7, 2012 10:11 AM PST
http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57390999-37/new-apple-tv-delivers-1080p-updated-interface/?tag=mncol;topStories
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