Can I watch anything using the Apple TV?

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Can I watch anything using the Apple TV?

I am thinking about purchasing a Apple TV, but I am a little confused about what I can do with it.

For example, if I want to watch something on the internet can I use the Apple TV to watch it on my TV?

Or, if I have a DVD that I want to watch, can I open it on my computer, and then play it through my Apple TV?

Or do I have to rent everything from iTunes?

Thank you!!!

Mac Pro, Mac OS X (10.5.6)

Posted on Jan 2, 2009 6:11 AM

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DonH49

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Jan 2, 2009 6:14 AM in response to AbsAdams

rent or buy thru itunes
photos or music within your itunes library will play on ATV
first computer setup with ATV Syncs(transfers files photos, music. movies to ATV...then you don't need the computer once synced but do if you upgrade your files)
DVD if encoded for ATV and placed in your itunes library will play
Stream the files using the next 5 computers.

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Jan 2, 2009 6:18 AM in response to AbsAdams

Welcome to the  Discussion Forums

If I want to watch something on the internet can I use the Apple TV to watch it on my TV?

No, you cannot watch anything from the internet other than You tube, Flickr and the itms trailers and previews.

if I have a DVD that I want to watch, can I open it on my computer, and then play it through my Apple TV

No, all content must come from itunes.

Or do I have to rent everything from iTunes?

No, not at all. You can watch anything provided it is in the correct format.

http://www.apple.com/appletv/specs.html

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