Apple TV

[kybearfuzz]

I've been using Netflix for years. One of the perks is that I can stream movies, but only my new Mac mini computer upstairs was new enough to run them. I've been wanting to find a way to watch them downstairs. Most friends commented that I should get a PS3 gaming system, but strangely enough I don't get into video games that much. If I had one, it might change, but I tend to be happy with the App games on my iPhone.

So today, after getting awake and messing around the house for a bit, I drove up to the Apple Store. I LOVE the Apple Store. However, it's a dangerous thing as a lot of my Mac stuff is getting old. My iPhone is a 3G. My laptop is an iBook G4. And I dream of iPad. My credit cards have little to no balances. See... dangerous.

At 10:30 AM, the store was flooded. "WTF!!?" I thought. With the help of a cute daddy bear named Steve, I found the Apple TV unit. It's not much bigger than my iPhone. After drooling over several other i-Products, I managed to exit with my savings account intact with my Apple TV in tow.

The set-up was amazingly easy and it works like a dream. I didn't realize I could see my Flickr on there, but it's just too fun. Now I get to figure out what movies I want to watch. My instant queue is pretty full.

Yeah, I'm geeking out.

Comments

[ricksf.livejournal.com]

As a died-in-the-wool technogeek, I've got both a PS3 and a new Apple TV (and have to sell my old Apple TV now that I think of it). The new Apple TV is very neat, I've been totally pleased with it, particularly the 'Airplay' feature which permits me to play music and show pictures directly from my iPhone. The PS3 (the old model) is still considered one of the best Blu-Ray players out there. Like you, not much interest in gaming but the movies look great!

I'm not sure if Apple hires floor staff based on cuteness factors but damn if they don't make a lot of sales because of it!

[snowboardjoe.livejournal.com]

That's one of the main reasons I use my PS3 to play BD movies. The PS3 is the fastest player out there and so much more intelligent (and remembers where you left off with multiple discs).

[kybearfuzz.livejournal.com]

Hmmm... maybe I'll consider getting one... eventually :D