Digital Trends

Apple TV

Apple TV is the set-top box way of cutting out the computer in movie rentals (you can also view .Mac Web pics and Flickr photos as well as YouTube videos using it too if you want). It’s easy to install and configure, although the bad news is that you’ll have to shell out $229 for the hardware. The interface is typical Apple, which is to say bright and easy to use, and you can watch a movie within a minute of beginning a download, with prices at $2.99 for catalogue choices, $3.99 for new titles, and a dollar more for HD options with 5.1 Surround Sound. As usual, you’re provided 30 days in which to watch the rented movie, and there’s a strong selection from major studios available.

Subscription: N/A
Movie Purchase: N/A
Movie Rental: $2.99-$3.99 ($1 more for HD)
TV Episode: $1.99