Apple TV update finally lets you buy hi-def TV shows from the couch
[Via Apple TV Junkie]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
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."
Ben @ Oct 3rd 2008 4:52PM
You're totally right, I didn't even read it.
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.
crawdad62 @ Oct 3rd 2008 10:06PM
Are most of these movies shot at 24fps?
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.
inteller @ Oct 4th 2008 4:25PM
welcome to 2006 AppleTV....Xbox 360 owns j00!
Ordeith @ Oct 6th 2008 12:53PM
and with PlayOn, the 360 now has Youtube and Hulu support.
Just keeps getting better.