Apple has entered the TV market with a new HD service that integrates films and programming with a number of leading websites.
In addition to content fromABC, ABC Family, Fox, Disney Channel and BBC America, Apple TV will also stream content from Netflix, YouTube, Flickr and MobileMe.
Users will also be able to stream music, photos and videos from PCs and Macs to their HD TV.
Apple TV has built-in HDMI, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, an internal power supply and very low power operation in an enclosure that’s less than four inches square — 80 per cent smaller than the previous generation.
“The new Apple TV, paired with the largest selection of online HD film and TV programme rentals, lets users watch Hollywood content on their HD TV whenever they want”, said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO.
“This tiny, silent box costing just £99 lets users watch thousands of HD movies and TV shows, and makes all of their music, photos and videos effortlessly available on their home entertainment system”.
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