Apple TV
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DMGrier
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I would go with the apple TV, it does everything that the 360 can do with the exception of gaming and it cost less for both the unit itself and it says HD movies as low 3.99 which know for a fact the 360 there are no HD movies that are only $3.99. Plus even in the latest design of the xbox 360 model they are still known to have a 10% failure rate in the first year.
FXB
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I would only use the device for stream movies from my computer I wouldn't rent or buy any from the iTunes store. As far as HD output the Apple TV goes up to 720p and the xbox 360 does 1080p Also you have the possibility to play games on the 360. Not to say that you won't be able to play :gun:Angry Birds on your TV soon with Apple TV.
DMGrier
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The xbox 360 does not do 1080p, the movies from netflix are 720p and the movies on the zune pass are 1080i. If you want true 1080p I would get ps3, lets face it the new xbox360 that came out with kinect was just a disappointment.
Not to mention Bluray and this last deployent we tested it, PS3 vs Xbox 360 on two of the same tv's, ps3 had far better graphics.
Not to mention Bluray and this last deployent we tested it, PS3 vs Xbox 360 on two of the same tv's, ps3 had far better graphics.
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FXB
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it does do 1080p
I probably won't use netflix or zune pass.
And the playstation move is better?
Who is we? I am simply looking to stream the movies and tv shows I currently have on my desktop to my tv. The question know is whether or not I get an xbox 360 or apple TV.
I'm not much of a gamer and still have my original xbox.
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boo-boo
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If your not really a gamer I would just go with the apple tv it will be easier to use for what you want it for and wont have all that extra clutter and you wont have to pay for xbox live if you want to use netflix or the zune.
As for when the next apple tv to be coming out I have no idea I would try google though.
As for when the next apple tv to be coming out I have no idea I would try google though.
tlarkin
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If you aren't going to play games the 360, PS3, or a PC may be a waste of money. Though I use a HTPC on my TV to stream everything. My main problem is it runs Linux and some services use Silverlight, which has zero support for Linux systems.
When will developers learn to use open standards? Well, not to derail the thread back to the topic at hand. I would say get the Apple TV, or perhaps a similar device like a DVR box or maybe wait for google TV? You can build a cheap PC, but by the time you get the parts, pay for an OS, and get all the right video cards that can act as Cable TV tuners you are gonna spend at least $500 bucks probably.
When will developers learn to use open standards? Well, not to derail the thread back to the topic at hand. I would say get the Apple TV, or perhaps a similar device like a DVR box or maybe wait for google TV? You can build a cheap PC, but by the time you get the parts, pay for an OS, and get all the right video cards that can act as Cable TV tuners you are gonna spend at least $500 bucks probably.
I don't quite know the price, but if you want something a bit cheaper, Western Digital has something fairly similar to Apple TV.
FXB
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good call they are about the same price I'll look into it thanks
Edit: the WD TV Lve Plus seems like a good choice however it doesn't have wifi.
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tlarkin
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Well, I only spent about $250 on mine but I recycled down old system parts from my old PC into my HTPC. I can also play every format I want, with the exception of sites that have wonky or crappy Flash support and anything that uses Silverlight, since it doesn't support Linux.
I personally use my PS3 to stream Netflix and play bluray though. Are you looking at getting into Bluray? Also, what sort of TV do you have? I have an LED HDTV 1080P @120hz and to be honest, my PS3 does look the best out of everything. Though my HTPC comes in a very close second. I bought a cheap low profile HTPC video card for it though, so I don't do too much of the heavy eye candy in the Linux GUI.
I also use my HTPC as a file server and a back up. I have music on my main PC and Mac which sync to my HTPC which as 6TB of HD space, and on occasion I will back up the HTPC to an external device. Though I have never had multiple drives fail on me yet, *knocks on wood.*
If you are a casual gamer and want Bluray to be honest the PS3 is actually the better deal if you ask me. I find the PS3 to be of higher quality and things like my TV remote automatically works with my PS3 out of the box, that was pretty sweet. I also have a Wii and a 360, and overall I think the PS3 is the higher quality system. Though not sure if you want bluray or only like specific Xbox games.
FXB
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I don't have any old PC's I can work with at the moment.
I don't know much about my TV Sharp Aquos 40 some inch LCD.
I'm not thinking of getting into bluray. Personally I believe that digital will be the future of everything.
6tb!!
I've never been a big fan of the PS3 controller and never really tried getting into gaming on a PS3. I already have some xbox games and would prefer to stick to that even though the PS3 has better graphics.
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speedyink
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You can buy a 1080p capable netbook for $290. I prefer just sticking with computers personally. Way easier to setup a network than consoles in my opinion.
Oh, and that netbook
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834230011
Is it much of a noticeable difference? Right now I couldn't tell on my older 720p 32", but I'll be buying a new 40 some-odd inch LED tv once my tax return arrives. I haven't used my PS3 for any sort of video watching, but it might be worth setting up if it looks better. Also how so? Better color reproduction or something?
Oh, and that netbook
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834230011
Is it much of a noticeable difference? Right now I couldn't tell on my older 720p 32", but I'll be buying a new 40 some-odd inch LED tv once my tax return arrives. I haven't used my PS3 for any sort of video watching, but it might be worth setting up if it looks better. Also how so? Better color reproduction or something?
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FXB
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I was just saying it as a general statement. If you had to choose, Apple TV or 360s which would it be? (Answer in poll)
Ethan3.14159
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I guess I'm late to the party. I use my Xbox 360 as a media extender, and I was going to advise against it. It hardly supports any formats, and it really struggles with true 1080p content. I really hate it as a media center, but I'm stuck with it at the moment.
tlarkin
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Very much so. When I played God of War III on my 46" 1080P LED TV I almost crapped my pants it looked so damn good. Well, not really, but I definitely sat there and just stared at the screen for like a full minute not even playing the game.
When I watch blurays on my PS3 over my HTPC, I feel the PS3 does look better in some regards. I used to be a PS3 hater because I thought it was ridiculous sony was going to fit a cell processor in that little box, and well, they did it. Now I really like my PS3.