Never popular Apple TV is fully redesigned. The device is much smaller than the predecessor, packed in black casing and it has the new Apple’s A4 ARM processor.

Network connectivity includes WiFi and a 100-MBit Ethernet. Simplicity continues on the back, there are only the network port, optical audio out, power connector and HDMI. Apple TV can display HD video up to 720p resolution, while the content relies on streaming content from iTunes. There is ability to watch episodes of popular TV series in HD, streaming from Netflix, YouTube and MobileMe. The news is the possibility of renting the series for 99 cents and $ 4.99 for movies.

There are more than 7000 movies available for renting, and streaming is also possible with your networked home Mac or PC. Price for Apple TV is a friendly $ 99 in US.

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