Download movies and shows from the net, sync them to your mac OR PC and then watch everything on your TV. That's the beauty of Apple TV, released this week.
Apple Tells us All About it:
Your computer is the center of your digital life. Your TV is the center of your entertainment life. But what if you want to watch movies, TV shows, movie trailers, podcasts, and photos from your computer on your TV? At $299, Apple TV brings iTunes to the big screen.
The revolution will be televised.
Say you've just downloaded Cars from iTunes. Instead of huddling around your computer to watch, you pop some popcorn while your computer wirelessly syncs your new flick to Apple TV. Then you pull up a seat, put up your feet, and pick up the included Apple Remote to play your movie on TV. Give yourself a hand: You've just changed the way you watch digital media.
iTunes to Apple TV, wire free.
Apple TV connects to your TV via an HDMI port or component video and audio ports. Its built-in, superfast 802.11 wireless capability syncs your iTunes library to any Mac or PC in the house. Best of all, what's on Apple TV stays in sync: Anytime you change your library in iTunes, it changes on Apple TV wirelessly, automatically.
What's on TV? Whatever you want.
Apple TV puts your iTunes library, movies, TV shows, music, and podcasts â€" plus movie trailers from Apple.com on your TV. And your digital photos from iPhoto on a Mac or Adobe Photoshop Elements or Adobe Album on a Windows PC appear in high definition, so you can put on a stunning big-screen slideshow.
Apple TV
Forget About TiVo
Trend Themes
1. Streaming Content - Streaming services like Apple TV are disrupting traditional TV viewing by allowing users to download and watch movies and shows from the internet on their TVs.
2. Wireless Syncing - Wireless syncing technology, as seen in Apple TV, is revolutionizing the way users access and play digital media on their TVs.
3. Integration of Digital Libraries - Apple TV's integration of iTunes libraries, movies, TV shows, music, podcasts, and even digital photos is changing the way users interact with and showcase their media collections on their TVs.
Industry Implications
1. Streaming Services - The rise of streaming services like Apple TV presents opportunities for companies to develop innovative platforms and partnerships that cater to the growing demand for on-demand digital content.
2. Home Entertainment - The home entertainment industry is being disrupted by devices like Apple TV, creating opportunities for companies to offer cutting-edge technologies and seamless integration between devices for a more immersive viewing experience.
3. Wireless Technology - The wireless technology industry has a chance to further advance and refine wireless syncing capabilities, enabling users to effortlessly connect and synchronize their digital media across multiple devices, as demonstrated by Apple TV.