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Boxee Beta Now On AppleTV
There are now simple instructions on how to get Boxee Beta working with AppleTV. With the latest version of Beta being announced it was stated that it wouldn’t work with AppleTV, unless you had a lot of time on your hands to make it work. This is good news for everyone wanting more [...]
Backup Blu-ray Discs on Mac
People have been backing up (ripping) DVDs and CDs for some time now on Mac. Blu-ray discs haven’t been as popular, mostly because there is no option for a Blu-ray drive when ordering a computer. If you bought either an internal or external blu-ray player you can use MakeMKV to backup those discs. [...]
Get Boxee Beta on the AppleTV
There is already step-by-step instructions on getting the new Boxee Beta on the AppleTV. It’s not the easiest installation, like the old days, but if you like to tinker it shouldn’t take too long. Since I don’t have a AppleTV let me know how it goes.
(via AppleTV Hacks)
Video Walkthrough: AppleTV 3.0
Apple today released version 3.0 for AppleTV. It now has Genius Mixes, iTunes LP and radio stations. Not anything ground breaking for a 3.0 release. While it does a great job syncing with iTunes for the price it should be able to take more media formats. But you can install Boxee [...]
AppleTV Receives a Price Cut to $229
Apple today dropped the price of the AppleTV 160GB version to $229. They also dropped the 40GB version all together. That’s good news for people in the market but it might also mean that something else is going to replace it. Sine it has been 3 years since the product launch I’m [...]
Install XBMC on Your AppleTV
XBMC is a fast growing media center application. It is building a user base by playing almost any format and because it is being ported to different platforms. Over at the XBMC forums there are directions on installing XBMC on your AppleTV. AppleTV is nice for Apple content but if you want to make it [...]
Video: AppleTV update walk-thru
The below video is of the update to the AppleTV software.
(via TUAW)
old xbox, new appleTV interface
hackedgadgets.com
Turn your original xbox into a AppleTV look alike. It has happened and looks good. Now you have something to do with that old xbox that is collecting dust. You have to have a modded xbox for this to work. Check out the videos below. Click here for the full [...]
MediaGate MG-350HD
www.pcmag.com
PCmag has a review of the MediaGate MG-350HD. I’m not sure I’m interested in it anymore. From PCmag:
t’s the best dedicated media extender we’ve seen, aside from the Apple TV.
Lousy video-streaming capabilities. It’s a pain to set up. Hard drive is not included. Manual needs a serious update.
For being the best they [...]
AppleTV plus: the xbox 360
http://www.edn.com/blog/400000040/post/1650008565.html
For the price of a AppleTV are you better off getting the xbox 360? My answer is yes but I’ll let you decide. Check out the article for some good points on why not to buy the AppleTV.
