New Apple TV user - suggestions
I bought mine four days ago and so far, I love it. I do however have a few suggestions.
1. App Store. The Apple TV is basically an iPad without the screen. It uses the same CPU/GPU and includes 8gb flash memory and 256mb RAM.
2. Take advantage of the built-in USB port. I'd like the following:
a. external hard drive - for media content as well as apps
b. keyboard (I can't stand using the remote for searching).
c. mouse or trackpad
d. printer
3. More video sources. I want to use this thing with just about any online video library.
4. LIVE TV. I want to be able to use this as an alternative to cable TV, both free channels (CNN and MSNBC can be watched for free with a web browser) and premium channels.
5. Facetime - webcam support through USB port.
Apple TV is capable of doing so much more. Why cripple it?
Bootstrap_Bill wrote:
I bought mine four days ago and so far, I love it. I do however have a few suggestions.
2. Take advantage of the built-in USB port. I'd like the following:
a. external hard drive - for media content as well as apps
b. keyboard (I can't stand using the remote for searching).
c. mouse or trackpad
d. printer
Apple are unlikely to formally enable USB for the device unless it's for some proprietary accessory - the port is officially for service/diagnostics and can be used to restore the unit via itunes.
USB support was often requested for AppleTV 1 but never happened - unofficial hacks/mods did utilise it - you may well see the same for the new unit.
Apple TV is capable of doing so much more. Why cripple it?
Again, the problem here is we know it's a computer at heart and can do far more, but Apple have released a product with specific uses/specifications - just because it could potentially do things doesn't mean we'll see them or it'll eat into the territory of more expensive products.
Best chance of a lot more functionality is if they allow apps for it.
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