Comments on: The Picture Quality on Apple’s new Apple TV is Not Good Enough for Me http://thomashawk.com/2007/03/picture-quality-on-apples-new-apple-tv.html Sat, 26 May 2012 02:31:46 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Len http://thomashawk.com/2007/03/picture-quality-on-apples-new-apple-tv.html/comment-page-1#comment-8661 Len Mon, 26 Mar 2007 17:52:00 +0000 http://clients.emmense.com/thomashawk/?p=1289#comment-8661 I saw Apple TV last week, could not believe that the demo video looked so awful, looks the same as when I dl video from itunes and play it off my video ipod. Not really interested in it at this point. I do think Apple has some plans for this thing.<br /><br />I am going to wait and see, if you're interested make sure you look at it first. I saw Apple TV last week, could not believe that the demo video looked so awful, looks the same as when I dl video from itunes and play it off my video ipod. Not really interested in it at this point. I do think Apple has some plans for this thing.

I am going to wait and see, if you’re interested make sure you look at it first.

]]> By: Jon http://thomashawk.com/2007/03/picture-quality-on-apples-new-apple-tv.html/comment-page-1#comment-8662 Jon Sat, 24 Mar 2007 03:53:00 +0000 http://clients.emmense.com/thomashawk/?p=1289#comment-8662 I am getting it for the photos, podcasts and music, just like Ben.<br />I agree that it is not looking good for an HD like viewing experience, but I am sure Apple will have thought of that and it will be coming! I am getting it for the photos, podcasts and music, just like Ben.
I agree that it is not looking good for an HD like viewing experience, but I am sure Apple will have thought of that and it will be coming!

]]> By: William http://thomashawk.com/2007/03/picture-quality-on-apples-new-apple-tv.html/comment-page-1#comment-8663 William Thu, 22 Mar 2007 11:52:00 +0000 http://clients.emmense.com/thomashawk/?p=1289#comment-8663 That was my plan, also. I'll head to one of the local Apple stores this weekend to see how it looks. My guess is that I'll still prefer using my HDTV DVR for shows, and NetFlix for movies.<br /><br />However, that doesn't totally mean I'm dismissing the idea of getting Apple TV; I just may not get it for TV use.<br /><br />I have a nice music collection and a very nice home theatre, but the twain do not meet. The old Airport Express may get my music in there, but then I still have to run back to my office to control it. Is it worth $300 to have control of my music and deliver it through a great sound system in the rest of my house? I haven't decided yet. I'm just checking out the options. That was my plan, also. I’ll head to one of the local Apple stores this weekend to see how it looks. My guess is that I’ll still prefer using my HDTV DVR for shows, and NetFlix for movies.

However, that doesn’t totally mean I’m dismissing the idea of getting Apple TV; I just may not get it for TV use.

I have a nice music collection and a very nice home theatre, but the twain do not meet. The old Airport Express may get my music in there, but then I still have to run back to my office to control it. Is it worth $300 to have control of my music and deliver it through a great sound system in the rest of my house? I haven’t decided yet. I’m just checking out the options.

]]> By: Greg Furry http://thomashawk.com/2007/03/picture-quality-on-apples-new-apple-tv.html/comment-page-1#comment-8664 Greg Furry Thu, 22 Mar 2007 11:51:00 +0000 http://clients.emmense.com/thomashawk/?p=1289#comment-8664 Thomas, The quality does look terrible. Unfortunately most of the world puts up with that quality when they view non-hd content on their HD TV sets. I remember getting my TV about 3 years ago. The HD stuff looked great but it was hard to come by. 3 years later it isn't that much better.<br /><br />Remember it is about the quality of the content not the quality of the picture that keeps you tuned in. I look at the Apple TV as a device to get my music and podcasts to my bigscreen. It might also be a nice portable device for a mini van or suburban with a DVD system. It could sync when it is in the garage and you would always have your latest music and videos for the kids when you hit the road. The quality would be great on a 9" screen. That said I think I will wait for Rev 2. Thomas, The quality does look terrible. Unfortunately most of the world puts up with that quality when they view non-hd content on their HD TV sets. I remember getting my TV about 3 years ago. The HD stuff looked great but it was hard to come by. 3 years later it isn’t that much better.

Remember it is about the quality of the content not the quality of the picture that keeps you tuned in. I look at the Apple TV as a device to get my music and podcasts to my bigscreen. It might also be a nice portable device for a mini van or suburban with a DVD system. It could sync when it is in the garage and you would always have your latest music and videos for the kids when you hit the road. The quality would be great on a 9″ screen. That said I think I will wait for Rev 2.

]]> By: Ben http://thomashawk.com/2007/03/picture-quality-on-apples-new-apple-tv.html/comment-page-1#comment-8665 Ben Thu, 22 Mar 2007 11:17:00 +0000 http://clients.emmense.com/thomashawk/?p=1289#comment-8665 If you are thinking about buying an Apple TV for HD content; DON'T. <br /><br />The Apple TV is awesome, but it is not made for HD Video. <br /><br />The reason is is great is because of the music, photos and Video Podcasts. <br />Yes it is worth 300 and the perfect addition to my HD, right next to my Series3 and my Blu-ray player.<br /><br />The 720p limit is not the problem, it is the 5mbps limit that kills HD. 480p on the other hand looks fine. If you are thinking about buying an Apple TV for HD content; DON’T.

The Apple TV is awesome, but it is not made for HD Video.

The reason is is great is because of the music, photos and Video Podcasts.
Yes it is worth 300 and the perfect addition to my HD, right next to my Series3 and my Blu-ray player.

The 720p limit is not the problem, it is the 5mbps limit that kills HD. 480p on the other hand looks fine.

]]> By: troymccluresf http://thomashawk.com/2007/03/picture-quality-on-apples-new-apple-tv.html/comment-page-1#comment-8666 troymccluresf Thu, 22 Mar 2007 11:11:00 +0000 http://clients.emmense.com/thomashawk/?p=1289#comment-8666 (Sorry, that was my deleted post.)<br /><br /><a href="http://pogue.blogs.nytimes.com/2007/03/22/bridging-the-computer-to-tv-divide" rel="nofollow"> touches on the low picture quality. Lame excuse, considering there's also an HD in that thing.</a> (Sorry, that was my deleted post.)

touches on the low picture quality. Lame excuse, considering there’s also an HD in that thing.

]]> By: Evorgleb http://thomashawk.com/2007/03/picture-quality-on-apples-new-apple-tv.html/comment-page-1#comment-8667 Evorgleb Thu, 22 Mar 2007 10:52:00 +0000 http://clients.emmense.com/thomashawk/?p=1289#comment-8667 Over at <a href="http://highbridnation.highbrid.com/?p=1418" rel="nofollow">Highbrid Nation</a> we have been talking the Apple TV and how unimpressed we are with it. I just don't believe that most people will be able to get much out of it. Too many issues to deal with. Over at Highbrid Nation we have been talking the Apple TV and how unimpressed we are with it. I just don’t believe that most people will be able to get much out of it. Too many issues to deal with.

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