Apple TV does not require Widescreen TV or HDTV, works with standard TVs

Apple TV does not require Widescreen TV or HDTV, works with standard TVs
Let's dispense with one myth right now - the AppleTV does not need a widescreen TV. AppleTV does have a 480i mode, which works with standard-def TVs. My guess is that Apple would rather lose a few customers than confuse everyone.

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iTunes Charts haven't changed in over 24 hours - Bum Rush the Charts?

iTunes Charts haven't changed in over 24 hours - Bum Rush the Charts?
The iTunes music store charts usually change at least once, if not more, every day. Since Bum Rush the Charts, is Apple hiding something? If every record label knew what # it took to get to #1, would Apple try to block that information?

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Video: Apple TV menu and interface walkthrough

Video: Apple TV menu and interface walkthrough
In case you were still on the fence about this whole Apple TV thing, we did one of our interface walkthrough videos for you. Basically we start at the start (not plugged in) and take you through everything there is to see in Apple's wireless media streamer, including playing back movies, trailers and music, watching photos, and more

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Setting up AppleTV reveals...

Setting up AppleTV reveals...
A few nice touches. The link icon to show libraries you sync with. The wireless setup appears quite easy. Like a Mac, only it's an iPod for your TV. TUAW has some ncie pics and a simple how-to for any Mac neophytes in the family. All that and 6 buttons.

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Apple, we're breaking up; you only want me for my source!

Apple, we're breaking up; you only want me for my source!
The tux doesn't fit: Mac OS isn't Linux. But that doesn't mean that Apple doesn't get open source.

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Sony comes to iTunes with TV shows

Sony comes to iTunes with TV shows
Apple confirmed on Thursday that Sony will join the iTunes Store with several new television shows. "News Radio," "Till Death," the original animated "Spiderman," "Starsky and Hutch" and "Charlie's Angels" will all be available for purchase from the store later today. Sony joins some 60 other channels already available on the iTunes Store.

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XviD fully functional on Apple TV

XviD fully functional on Apple TV
We've gotten Perian installed on the Apple TV, as well as an SSH client. Surely Apple could have come up with a more clever password than "frontrow"?

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BusinessWeek: Apple TV's Blurry Future

BusinessWeek: Apple TV's Blurry Future
The best thing about Apple TV is that it tries to do for video what the iPod has done for music. The worst thing about Apple TV is that it tries to do for video what the iPod has done for music...

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