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An initial look with suggestions about connecting and configuring. There are a few limitations, which creates the first “list” of wanted features. More …

A question I have is how to repair any file corruption, when there is no way to attach a keyboard or to enable target mode, even if the startup were to run Disk Utility.

Ports and interfaces

• HDMI (video and audio)
• Component video
• Optical audio
• Analog RCA stereo audio
• 10/100BASE-T Ethernet
• USB 2.0
• 802.11n wireless networking
• Built-in IR receiver (works with included Apple Remote)

Gizmodo is reporting that Apple TV has been hacked already so DiVX videos and movies will play on the set-top box. More …

Apple TV Hard Drive Upgraded to 120GB More …

Techrestore has the first void your warranty photos of the just released Apple TV. There have been some comments about how much tape is used to hold parts and wires. Makes it look like a proof of concept product. More …

CrunchGear reports that inside of QuickTime 7.1.5 is an ability to Export to Apple TV. While iTunes is the expect source, it is QuickTime that provides the backbone. iTunes and QuickTime updates are released together, as it was this time with iTunes 7.1.1 and QuickTime 7.1.5. Patching the vulnerability in QuickTime was subordinate to adding Apple TV connectivity. More …

Computerworld has a piece on how the Apple TV could succeed. Macs have the media, it is how its released? Every fourth of July, I drag out my TV stereo (sans the TV) to the party area This is a receiver, some speakers, along with my iPod. I belive I have a cable connection in the area. Also, I have some DVD’s that would also work.for the 4th. It has to be simpler. More …

Apple CFO, Peter Oppenheimer, took questions at Morgan Stanley’s Technology Conference in San Francisco Tuesday on, naturally, the up coming Apple products, hardware and software. AppleInsider has a full transcript of the almost 40 minute session.

Apple’s stock rose at the end of the week, when the rest of the technology market headed in the other direction, mostly based on the expected response to the iPhone, Apple TV and a new iPod. The present quarter is already being reported as a stellar quarter. leaving many to speculate on the promise of the coming year. On this theme, the Associated Press, in the first in a series, analyses a survey by Morgan Stanley. More …

Apple has sent emails to all pre-orders confirming a delay in the shipping of the much anticipated Apple TV. Confirmed by Steve Jobs himself to be delivered by the end of February. The frustration of the anticipated delay has been enormous, indicative of a bullseye, as reported by BusinessWeek.com. More …

Reports to AppleInsider, “have singled out the device’s embedded software as the likely source of the delay. It’s also possible that the device has yet to receive the necessary go-ahead from the Federal Communications Commission.”

VNUNet speculates that the Apple TV may not ship until March despite statements to the contrary from Apple spokespersons. The device was originally scheduled to start delivery this month. “Apple has denied rumors that its Apple TV set-top device will be delayed until March. More …

Steve Jobs started off by saying that half of all Mac buyers are now new to the Mac and that 2007 will be a terrific year for the Mac. But, he then announced that was all he would say about Macs in this year’s keynote. Very disappointing to those expecting “one more thing”.

After running through some often heard data on iTunes, including announcing that Paramount Pictures has come onboard offering great new movies through iTunes, he announced Apple TV, the device formerly known as iTV. It provides 720p high definition video. The connectors are FireWire, Ethernet, HDMI, video, audio and opitcal audio (digital). AppleTV uses the new (actually draft) super-speed Wi-Fi standard 802.11n to stream media from up to five computers to a TV.

AppleTV syncs with one computer just like an iPod and with a 40GB hard drive it stores up to 50 hours of video. Tunes detects Apple TV and walks you through the setup process — from pairing your computer to setting your iTunes syncing preferences. It costs $299 and will ship in February. It can be ordered today.

iPhone:

Steve Jobs then introduced the iPhone and it is named iPhone. Apple would had to cut a deal with Cisco/Linksys to use their iPhone trademark.

The iPhone is three devices in one. It is a widescreen iPod, a “revolutionary” mobile phone and a “breakthrough” internet communications device. It runs on Mac OS X and is controlled with an Apple-patented 3.5″ revolutionary touchscreen that accommodates multiple fingers and gestures as well as a simple touch. The screen has 160dpi resolution and the iPhone is about a half-inch thick.

The iPhone syncs automatically through iTunes. It can sync contacts, calendars, images, notes, songs, bookmarks and even e-mail. Jobs called it a smarter smart phone.

It operates on GSM and EDGE networks so it doesn’t yet have the broadband capability of EVDO but Jobs said that was coming in the future. The iPhone has Bluetooth 2.0 and Wi-Fi capability so it can switch to Wi-Fi when a network is near. It has HTML email, a Safari web browser and Dashboard Widgets. Jobs quipped that it is the Internet in your pocket.

The CEO of Google, Yahoo and Cingular all came on stage and fawned over the iPhone and Apple’s relationship with them. Google map use was demoed.

The battery will last up to 5 hours while using video or talk and 16 hours while listening to audio.

The iPhone is $499 for a 4GB model and $599 for an 8GB model with a 2-year Cingular contract and it will ship in June.