2012-03-07, 22:40
deanmv Wrote:Also, would it be advised (when a JB is out) to refrain from going to real iOS 5.0, seeing how the update to 4.4.4 used more resources outside of XBMC?
save your shsh blob, try it and then tell me the answer...
save your shsh blob, try it and then tell me the answer...
2012-03-07, 22:42
Will it be able to output 1080p? IE, can I stream my 1080p rips from my PC > to my Apple TV? Or is it still limited to 720p? 
2012-03-07, 22:44
Memphiz Wrote:save your shsh blob, try it and then tell me the answer...
Good call! haha
2012-03-07, 22:47
bboucher790 Wrote:Will it be able to output 1080p? IE, can I stream my 1080p rips from my PC > to my Apple TV? Or is it still limited to 720p?
It can output 1080P. That is basically the only upgrade.
2012-03-07, 22:48
bboucher790 Wrote:Will it be able to output 1080p? IE, can I stream my 1080p rips from my PC > to my Apple TV? Or is it still limited to 720p?
Yes, and this is the best thing about ATV3 for me.
1080p finally.
2012-03-07, 22:53
Fingers crossed for 24P output. Stuttering be gone!
2012-03-07, 22:57
acidduck Wrote:Fingers crossed for 24P output. Stuttering be gone!
Second that!!
2012-03-07, 23:04
Unfortunately, I think everyone is grasping at straws. Apple made the new aTV to stream 1080p from iTunes and that's it. They have no reason to include any other features that would just up their cost. Hence single core A5. Until you are able to stream 3D, 24p... I don't think you'll see anything new from the aTV. Hopefully the small bump in processing power will help out the skins, but that's all I'm expecting.
2012-03-07, 23:10
rbronco21 Wrote:Unfortunately, I think everyone is grasping at straws. Apple made the new aTV to stream 1080p from iTunes and that's it. They have no reason to include any other features that would just up their cost. Hence single core A5. Until you are able to stream 3D, 24p... I don't think you'll see anything new from the aTV. Hopefully the small bump in processing power will help out the skins, but that's all I'm expecting.
I agree...
We will have better performance stability for the same price. I wouldn't recommend relying on this subtle upgrade to make a fully fledged HTPC, but for £99 it will definitely be an awesome edition to connect to your server. I think i'll limit mine to 720p TV shows, and hook it up in the kitchen.
2012-03-07, 23:16
rbronco21 Wrote:Unfortunately, I think everyone is grasping at straws. Apple made the new aTV to stream 1080p from iTunes and that's it. They have no reason to include any other features that would just up their cost. Hence single core A5. Until you are able to stream 3D, 24p... I don't think you'll see anything new from the aTV. Hopefully the small bump in processing power will help out the skins, but that's all I'm expecting.
I know apple don't approve of jailbreaking etc. It happens though, whether they like it or now.
Their research department must be aware of XBMC and the amount of sales they have made because of us must be substantial? Therefore, for them to increase the retail price by say $20 a unit they could have upgraded the hardware and ended up selling a unit to every one of us this way.
2012-03-07, 23:26
idlerobbo Wrote:I know apple don't approve of jailbreaking etc. It happens though, whether they like it or now.
Their research department must be aware of XBMC and the amount of sales they have made because of us must be substantial? Therefore, for them to increase the retail price by say $20 a unit they could have upgraded the hardware and ended up selling a unit to every one of us this way.
An open source project like XBMC will never influence apple products.
2012-03-07, 23:26
idlerobbo Wrote:I know apple don't approve of jailbreaking etc. It happens though, whether they like it or now.
Their research department must be aware of XBMC and the amount of sales they have made because of us must be substantial? Therefore, for them to increase the retail price by say $20 a unit they could have upgraded the hardware and ended up selling a unit to every one of us this way.
That's an interesting way to look at it, but the counterpoint is that they aren't making money on the hardware, they just want you to use iTunes. If they weren't so big on simple lineups, I'd suggest they make an enthusiast model and allow XBMC to access an API. Or they could even go the Boxee route.
2012-03-07, 23:28
idlerobbo Wrote:I know apple don't approve of jailbreaking etc. It happens though, whether they like it or now.
Their research department must be aware of XBMC and the amount of sales they have made because of us must be substantial? Therefore, for them to increase the retail price by say $20 a unit they could have upgraded the hardware and ended up selling a unit to every one of us this way.
I heard that Apple actually loose money for each unit of ATV they sell. (since ATV2).
Business model is based on what you buy once your locked in.
2012-03-07, 23:28
idlerobbo Wrote:I know apple don't approve of jailbreaking etc. It happens though, whether they like it or now.
Their research department must be aware of XBMC and the amount of sales they have made because of us must be substantial? Therefore, for them to increase the retail price by say $20 a unit they could have upgraded the hardware and ended up selling a unit to every one of us this way.
Apple makes their money on Apple TV via software, not hardware. iTunes is where they get your $$$. XBMC, while I'm sure they're aware it sells units, isn't a big part of their business model.
