Q: Mountain Lion AirPlay Mirroring (iMac to AppleTV) Not Working

I really feel cheated by Apple, and it makes me sad to say it, I only upgraded to ML for the airplay feature and doesn't work on my mid 2010 iMac !

This is not what I expected from them, if this is not resolved im affraid I will discontinue my Apple preference when I get to update to my next computer.

Come on Apple! we are not going to buy a $1,600 iMac just so we can watch it on the tv!!!, there are millions of cables that do the same thing and for less than $25 and I'd rather wire it... How about a little bit of common sense in your marketing department?

There is a miniscule footnote on the ML features page, http://www.apple.com/osx/whats-new/features.html#airplay

So it appears Apple did explain it beforehand, but they didn't try very hard...

I tried AirParrot - it works well, but audio is out of sync. Not cool Apple.

WE WANT AIRPLAY ON ANY 2010 MACS ... JUST PLEASE ADD THIS FEATURES AND MAKE YOUR CUSTOMERS HAPPY

Booo Apple.

The Mountain Lion upgrade leaves many loyal apple customers with a bad taste in their mouths.  One of the major features that has drawn many apple users to upgrade to Mountain Lion is the "mirroring" feature that allows computer users to display what is on their screen to a TV via apple TV2.

It turns out that not only are a limited number of machines compatible with Mountain Lion, many users are upset that even after downloading Mountain Lion this key feature does not work on their specific device.

Very deceptive advertising by Apple. Many  loyal Apple fans will be giving serious consideration to viable competitive devices. Many have their eye on Window8 and wp8. I myself am very anxious to see what MS and Nokia can deliver. I am ready to ditch my iphone and get a fairly priced computer that I can afford. Microsoft and cell phone makers are catching up. Keep an eye out on the new Nokia. I am hoping we finally have some decent competition to apple. I am tired Apple. Apple tv1, then apple tv2 but I can't afford the computer to actually take advantage of the best thing to come to apple tv yet. Mirroring. Keep digging into your pockets apple fans if you want to be in the cool club. I'm Out!

deceptive advertising. terrible. $20 down the drain.

only reason I bought update.

I can't believe this. I have just bought apple tv and mountain lion for this quoted new feature - feeling cheated.

You know what's really crazy?  My brand new 2012 12-core Mac Pro doesn't support AirPlay Mirroring.

Apple, you have scored a major own goal here,  and are in danger of ailenating you loyal fan base. I like all the others have a recent 2010 top of the range all the bells unibody Mackbook Pro and you choose not to support it.

I really dont belive for a secon that there is a technical reason for this...

Comapnies in general replace computers 3 - 4 year cycles you should at the very least support devices to that age.

now you are number one do you really wany to follow microsoft... may apple users are apple users because of microsoft, DONT LOOSE YOUR FOCUS

Apple, you have scored a major own goal here,  and are in danger of ailenating you loyal fan base. I like all the others have a recent 2010 top of the range all the bells unibody Mackbook Pro and you choose not to support it.

I really dont belive for a secon that there is a technical reason for this...

Comapnies in general replace computers 3 - 4 year cycles you should at the very least support devices to that age.

now you are number one do you really wany to follow microsoft... may apple users are apple users because of microsoft, DONT LOOSE YOUR FOCUS

Looks like I'm joining the long queue to moan about ML and airplay and like most I only upgraded for this feature.

I've been a staunch supporter and advocate of all things apple but this is taking the p***. My iPhone 4 and iPad 2 airplay fine but my MB pro, alas no as it's only a couple of years old. I will not upgrade my hardware just for this function so back to cable.

It'll be a long time before I pay for another "upgrade" to OS.

Now where's the thread to maon about Gatekeeper....... or is my MB Pro too old for that as well......!

does apple monitor or even bother responding?

I was tricked to buy an iPad3 under the impression that it supports 4G networks. Apple yet to make more money by decieving customers.

Folks,

Look like Airplay and Airplay mirroring are two different thing. From my Ipad -1 I can do Airplay but mirroring doesn't work. Atleast Apple should support Airplay e.g You tube video on mac. 

Truly feel cheated after eagerly waiting for so long. I am with Apple support now and will let you kno the oucome. I have Mac book Pro.

Thanks

And finally, soooo many new mac machines will be sold because of this... this is what the Apple "system" is all about!

I also feel cheated out of my money.

I have a 2010 iMac and also mainly bought the Mountain Lion upgrade for the Airplay Mirroring feature.

At first I thought this must be a mistake, but then I came onto this forum and am now furious!!

I think having this feature available for only products 12months old or newer is an outrage.

18 Pages on this forum of people having the same issue - Apple must rectify this or they will have lost some loyal customers.

More than being annoyed at this, I'm dissapointed as I've never had any issues with Apple before. I hope that they can resolve this issue and maintain their strong and loyal customers on this thread.