Apple TV update finally lets you buy hi-def TV shows from the couch

by Ben Drawbaugh, posted Oct 3rd 2008 at 1:18PM

Now sure why this update wasn't available at launch, but starting today Apple TV fans can download update 2.2 which among some security updates and Genius features, finally allows you to buy hi-def TV shows from the comfort of your own couch. What's also nice is that it doesn't matter where you buy 'em, because just like when you order a HD show via iTunes, you also get an iPod friendly version.

[Via Apple TV Junkie]

Filed under: Internet, Apple

Tags: Apple TV, AppleTv, digital downloads, DigitalDownloads, HD Shows, iPod, iTunes

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Jason Hansen @ Oct 3rd 2008 4:51PM

I don't understand your statement regarding purchasing via iTunes. In the screenshot you posted, the last sentence states the following:

"What's more, every HD-quality episode also comes with an iPod- and iPhone-compatible standard definition version of the show."

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Ben @ Oct 3rd 2008 4:52PM

You're totally right, I didn't even read it.

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DrXym @ Oct 3rd 2008 7:07PM

Unless the new firmware has changed things, the Apple TV can't even do high def (i.e. 720p or higher) at the TV standard 30fps. At 30fps the max resolution playback of the device is 960x540. Shows would have to run at 24fps to attain 720p.

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crawdad62 @ Oct 3rd 2008 10:06PM

Are most of these movies shot at 24fps?

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DrXym @ Oct 4th 2008 4:17AM

Most movies would be but this article is talking about TV shows which I assume are usually 30fps in the US unless they're tring to look "cinematic". I don't know the mechanics of converting an HD 30p or 60i show to 24fps but I expect it means dropping or blending frames. Hardly a desirable solution.

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inteller @ Oct 4th 2008 4:25PM

welcome to 2006 AppleTV....Xbox 360 owns j00!

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Ordeith @ Oct 6th 2008 12:53PM

and with PlayOn, the 360 now has Youtube and Hulu support.

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