Apple TV Compatibility

Please could you advise if Apple TV is fully compatible with my MacBook 13inch, alumimium late 2008?
Software wise.. MacBook HD OS X, 10.9.
Many thanks

It's perfectly fine for home sharing from your iTunes library, but it will be unable to mirror it's desktop to the Apple TV.

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Good Morning,
The other day, I went to purchase a new Windows-based computer at a non-Apple retail store. I would purchase a Macbook, but budget limitations. When I asked what Windows computer would be best for basic usage (managing IPOD, managing IPADs, managing music, and basic computing), I was told that Windows 8 is not compatible with Apple products. The retail personnel said that he had numerous returns of products because their Iproducts were not syncing (in fact he returned his computer). I have researched the communities and found that there are numerous solutions and reasons for the problem, but the variation in the answers leads me to think that the core issue has not been addressed.
Question:
1. Has the compatibility issues between Windows 8 and Iproducts been corrected? If not, is there any news of the compatibility being addressed in a future release?
2. What is the exact problem and how can it be corrected if I do purchase a new Windows computer?
Thanks,
Brian

Hi urbwebb,
Welcome to the Apple Support Communities!
iTunes is compatible with Windows 8 and you should have no issue syncing any device to a Windows 8 computer. The Windows System Requirements can be found on the following webpage.
Apple - iTunes - Download iTunes Now
https://www.apple.com/itunes/download/
I hope this helps,
-Joe

Non Apple Display compatability

Hello,
I just joined this discussion and hope this is the appropriate place to ask my questions. I run a Powermac G-5 Dual processor with System System 10.4.6 and the ATI Radeon 9600 Pro graphics card. I have attached 1 Samsung SyncMaster 192 MP 19" monitor with a resolution of 1280x1024 @ 75Hz via the ADC input using an ADC-DVI adapter and a new 32" Insignia IS-LCDTV32 monitor with a resolution of 1400x1050 @ 60 Hz connected to the DVI input using a DVI-VGA adapter. My question is can I get better resolution on the Insignia than what I have by upgrading to a better graphics card? If so, what card would serve this system in a non-mirrored state? The only way I can run both monitors satisfactorily is by mirroring them. I'd like to extend my desktop real estate by not having to mirror them. I tried to connect both monitors using DVI but got poor results in both resolution and contrast.
I appreciate whatever help can be offered.
G-5 Dual Mac OS X (10.4.6)

http://www.apple.com/powermac/graphics.html
**WARNING**
this link is for the modern PCI express G5, so if you have dual G5 processors, vs dual core G5 processor, this may not apply to you. Given that you are referencing the ATI 9600 card, I think this means you have an AGP platform...
the PCI express options (for dual core G5)
all of these NVIDIA cards listed offer desktop spanning, which is what you want. unless you are a graphics professional, the workstation Quadro card is probably not worth it to you unless, you know some day that you want the option of dual 30" ACD displays.
I personally would take the 7800GT as it price is not too high and its performance is on a different level than the 6XXX series products. If on the other hand, you don't use graphic intense applications, never play games, then the 7800 offers no real performance benefit over the baseline cards and will increase system heat and noise.
the AGP option (for single core or dual single core G5)
http://www.ati.com/products/radeonx800/radeonX800xtme/index.html
2nd the comment on using the native resolution of the display. different pixel pitches of each display makes it difficult to (seemlessly) span, as mentioned, but if you wanted to use 1 monitor for a video window or audio workstation controls, then perhaps that would not be so unusual.

Apple tv compatibility in countries

Is apple tv bought in the Philippines will be compatible with the TV's in United Kingdom?

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Yes it will work just fine with it.

27" Latest Apple Display compatibility with 2009 24" iMac 9,1

Can anyone tell me whether the latest Apple 27" Thunderbolt Display released on July 20, 2011 is compatible with the 2009 24" iMac 9,1
The Apple Thunderbolt Display tech specs on apple.com/uk states the following system requirements:
Thunderbolt-enabled Mac computer, including MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, Mac mini and iMac
OS X v10.6.8 or later
Currently I have Leopard installed but I have Snow Leopard 10.6 which I can upgrade so I have that covered but I'm not sure whether my iMac is a Thunderbolt-enabled Mac computer...
Any feedback/guidance would be greatly appreciated... Cheers, Sasdaman

Here's a new article that basically covers and clears up all the new Thunderbolt display questions (same things I previously stated).
Enjoy!!
http://www.tuaw.com/2011/09/18/thunderbolt-display-daisy-chaining-spec-cleared-u p/

Apple Remote Compatibility

I'm aware that my macbook (purchased new, summer 2010) does not have an Infra Red Sensor. This means that i cannot use a conventional Apple Remote. I do not own an iPhone (yet) or iPod touch. Are their bluetooth remote alternatives? What would be considered the most effective solution to my issue?
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Matt

There are indeed iPhone apps that will allow you to use your phone as a remote for your MacBook. For example:
http://mac360.com/index.php/mac360/comments/youriphone_is_a_remote_that_can_control_yourmac
http://download.cnet.com/Bluetooth-Remote-Control/3000-2349_4-79815.html

4Kmonitor and Apple TV compatibility

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I wonder to know if Apple TV 3 gen is compatible with 4k Monitor as Mac like
Sharp PN-K321
ASUS PQ321Q
Dell UP2414Q
Dell UP3214Q
Panasonic TC-L65WT600
Thanks for support:-)

If the monitor has an HDMI input then it should work with the Apple TV. Note however that you will not be getting 4k display but standard HD.

American Apple TV compatibility

Hi All,
I have a question about purchasing Apple TV - In two weeks I fly to New York and was thinking of buying one over there (due to good exchange rate) - my question is, if I do purchase an American Apple TV will it work fine back home in the UK and be compatible with TV and Mac?
Cheers
Gary

DaFlake wrote:
I am an American living in Germany and I can tell you that it absolutely is not irrelevant. I have Sky TV (British) and tried to use my American TV only to find that I needed a TV that could do PAL.
PAL/NTSC is relevant to devices that specifically output one or the other, and to displays that can display one or more of these formats.
AppleTv can output a variety of formats, and the only concern is if the Tv in question can accept component/HDMI input (and is a widescreen set). The PAL/NTSC business is essentially of no significance with a modern TV.
AppleTv also has 50hz modes (I assume for strict PAL stes) if you want to use them but I have no problems using the near 60Hz standard output on my sets.
I bought a multi system TV for this. My Apple TV (bought from Amazon) displays NTSC but I do not think that it will work on a PAL TV, the tuners will be different. My CD players are the same, they broadcast NTSC only. Frankly, I would not risk it on an item that I can't return.
DVD players and VHS players are a different kettle of fish.
AC

Apple TV compatibility proscan LCD

I have a proscan LCD tv and trying to hook up Apple TV via hdmi. I see the apple for about 3-4 seconds then a blue screen appears.. Any help

As I only had a few tweaked photos that did not import and they were old I trashed them, but I do remember they had a different suffix name in the iphoto library. Actually they were in a separate folder.
Not being a photo professional I usually do the few changes, such as red eye removal right in iphoto. The photoshop essentials program was included with and old canon scanner that I used several years ago. Usually I would add some silly text to a photo of a friend and send it along in an e-mail. I just thought it might be helpful to you knowing that they were not automatically imported in the original sync. Let me know how you end up syncing your library of non iphoto files, if you don't mind.
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Windows & apple mac compatibility

I'm currently using the Photoshop CS5 (student & teacher edition) on a laptop with windows 7. Can I use both of these programes with apple mac or do I need a version of software designed for the mac?
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Serial numbers are platform specific, platform swapping would require the current version (CS6) and there are no upgrades for S&T versions. Does that sound complicated? If you are still eligible for S&T pricing, simply buy a license for Mac, otherwise your only option is eitehr Mac or PC, but not both with your current setup and a potential commercial upgrade to CS6 and switching platforms...
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Windows 7 and Apple TV compatability???

I am having problems syncing my iTunes with AppleTV. For some reason it will begin the sync and 30 seconds to a minute later will disappear from the device lists. I was told from outside help it may be a sharing problem with windows 7 but have nothing to go on to show that as a problem. Any ideas?

Problem Solved!!!
I was having the exact symptoms stated at the beginning of this thread. After installing Windows 7 from Vista, Apple TV would show up in the device list and right after entering the verification code it would dissappear and wouldn't show up until I restarted Itunes. I did some research and found that if Apple TV doesn't have a solid connection it basically times out which explains the temporary appereance in the device list followed by it's mysterious dissappearance. At first I thought it might be something with the latest upgrade to Itunes so I started a download of Version 7 to see if that would work. I noticed that my download was only going at around 25k/sec and that was way, way to slow. As it turns out, when upgrading from Vista to 7, Windows 7 erases all of your drivers for things like video cards, network adapters, ect and does a clean install. I took my restore cd from vista and installed the missing driver for my Wireless LAN Adapter. My downloads went up to around 300kb/sec and viola!! Itunes synced up and is working great. It also works through a VPN and with Windows Firewall on as well as a 3rd party service. So if you upgraded to windows 7 take your old restore cd and updated all your network drivers. If you don't have the cd then get them online. This worked for me and I hope if works for everyone else having trouble. If anybody wants detailed instructions just let me know.

4:3 aspect ratio (standard screen) apple tv compatibility issues

Hi folks,
I'm hoping somebody can help me out. After reading through the forms I already
know the bad news that Apple TV doesn't support 4:3 standard screen aspect ratio. Unfortunately, this is the type of TV that I have with no abilities to change it. Does anybody om this form know of a work around to this issue? My TV is not a HDTV but has the proper video (blue,green) inputs. I'm currently in the process of purchasing a new advanced AV home entertainment receiver that's able to support all types of video inputs so here's my question. Does anybody know of a AV receiver, or do they make an AV receiver that could recognize the Apple TV's 16:9 wide screen aspect ratio and convert it to 4:3? I have a $40.00
digital converter box that does this so I'm thinking there's got to be an AV receiver that perhaps can do this.
Bob

Welcome. Will just add again, it is more up to the TV being able to deal with it. But as mentioned, if the TV has the component (or is it composite, I always forget ... why oh why did they name them so close) jacks, I would say there is a very high chance it will work just fine. Believe the setting in the AppleTV at setup would be 480i (or 480p)...one of those. If you pick the wrong one, it will figure it out and restart to let you choose the other.
The movies I play all play fine. I will admit I get many from BitTorrent and convert them to MP4 and haven't had any issues. And those I rent/buy from iTunes all play well.
The only place that is really a pain is the browsing of movies in the iTunes store from the AppleTV when viewing on a 4:3 TV. It all gets scrunched so reading the words below the images of the movie is a bit difficult, but not impossible. That is really the only place I wish worked better, but do understand they never meant for it to play on a 4:3 set (even if that set allows it).

Apple SuperDrive compatibility

Hey,
I was wondering if the Apple SuperDrive is compatible with the Late-2013 iMac?
Thanks
-Zack

Yes. However the Apple external super drive has only USB 2 capability and is slot loading. Personally, I prefer a drawer loading drive as it's less likely to jam for any reason. The unit I bought was Firewire 800 as well as USB 3 capability for faster read capability. I don't have USB 3 so use FW.

Apple TV Compatibility Problem with XtremeMac Switcher

I recently purchased an Apple TV and an XtremeMac HD Switcher. My new Sony TV only has 2 HDMI ports and I have a DVD Player, Satellite receiver, and Xbox 360 and my new Apple TV all competing for the 2 HDMI ports. My problem is the Apple TV will not work when connected to my Switcher but the Apple TV works perfectly when I connect it directly to the TV. I upgraded to the new 2.0 software and I still have this problem. I contacted XtremeMac and they sounded like they had never heard of this problem before. The recommended I try different cables, switching ports, trying the Apple TV without any of the other devices connected to the Switcher, different sequences of turning the devices on and after all of this I still had the same problem. They sent me a replacement Switcher and I still have the same problem. I called Apple Support and they said they are not aware of any problems with this device and in fact there are many happy users. Apple Support suggested that I post this message on this forum in hopes someone has a solution or at least an explanation. Thanks for any and all information in advance.
Richard

I have read many satisfied reviews of the XtremeMac Switcher by Apple TV users and that is why I went with this combination. However in my search for a solution I have come across quite a few users who have the same problem. I suppose there is always the possibility that I have received 2 bad XtremeMac switchers in a row. I am going to request from XtremeMac that they send me another one. The part that confuses me is that my other HDMI devices work great in the Switcher.

Apple software compatibility

I just tried to purchase system software that I thought, based on the specs listed would run on my mac. Unfortunately, when I tried to download it, it wouldn't download. And, pursuant to their policies, because I tried to use the code for the software I purchased, but am UNABLE TO DOWNLOAD, I cannot get a refund, not can I exchange it for software that will work on machine.
APPLE needs to get their heads out of their ***** and make it so that their app store has the information to determine BEFORE IT IS PURCHASED, whether or not the software is compatible.
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Even if I can't use it on my mac, I bought it and should be able to download it.
And I agree, you should. When you put the redemption code from your purchase email into the App Store, does it actually tell you it won't let you download the software?
Either support it and make its purchase more user safe (financially and technologically) or don't support older versions.
Well, that can be taken both ways. You have to remember in the days of boxed software, it was always up to the buyer to make sure what they were purchasing would run on their computer. You had to read the minimum hardware and OS requirements printed on the box, and be knowledgable enough of what type of computer and OS you had to know whether or not it would work when you got the software home.
As far as being stuck with software you can't use after purchasing it? That's also an old Catch-22. Especially after it became possible to cheaply copy CDs and DVDs at home. The End User License Agreement in the box typically says something in the order of, "If you do not agree to the licensing terms of this software, return it to the store for a refund." And we all know how well that works. The store won't let you return an opened item. But you can't read the EULA unless you open the box.
You're taking this waaaaay to hard. Apple is offering Lion to you, which you can run, for free. So you're not out another $20 to get that in Mountain Lion's place. And since you do have a redemption code for ML, when you do acquire any Mac which is capable or running that, then you could still download ML for no extra cost. All in all, Apple is doing their best to help you out. You can't let one little $20 purchase taint your entire view of Apple and its products. Well, you can, but that's being pretty petty about it.

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