Apple TV 2nd Gen Screen Saver

Why was the album artwork screen saver removed from the 2nd gen ATV? I liked having that as my screensaver than pictures. Please bring it back in a future software update.

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    iMat77 wrote:
    I seem to recall though that I have seen a screenshot somewhere on the web where iTunes showed the ATV 2nd gen as a device.
    Not seen that, but the old ones have a logo that look (to me) like the new one, or at least a small darker grey than they are - they show up nicely in the iPad/iPhone Remote app though
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    Use this:
    http://www.apple.com/feedback/appletv.html
    Thank you for your help anyway. I wait for confirmation of somebody else just to make sure...
    Fair enough.

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