Apple TV tidbits

By Scott McNulty

Everyone is gah gah over the iPhone, and rightfully so, but I thought that Apple TV should get some love. Apple notes that you need to have a 'widescreen TV' in order to use Apple TV. Furthmore Apple says that Apple TV works with 'widescreen, enhanced-definition or high-definition TVs capable of 1080i, 720p, 576p, or 480p resolutions.' It looks like your standard run of the mill TV won't be up to the task of working with Apple TV (all the Apple TVs on the showfloor are hooked up to Sony Bravia TVs).

Apple has also posted a tour of the Apple TV UI, so if you aren't at Macworld you can take an Apple TV for a spin.

Update: John says if your TV works with a progressive scan DVD player you should be set. Standard TVs are welcome at the Apple TV party.

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