Apple Updates Apple TV With 1080p Capabilities, Still $99, Available Next Week

**Phillip Swanson** · 03-07-2012, 11:48 AM

It looks like the lack of Apple TV units did in fact signal Cupertino’s intentions to update the small streaming television box that could.

The updated Apple TV can push out 1080p, and is even smaller than before and probably small enough that mid-sized dogs might mistake it for a very functional and expensive chew-toy. The box will support movies streaming in 1080p as well as sport an overhauled 1080p user-interface.

Not a huge update, and definitely not an Apple television set, but a welcome addition, especially for those sick of 720p images, and not wanting to plunk down the money for a Blu-ray player. The price remains unchanged at $99, and the new Apple TV will be available next week.

Source: Engadget Apple Live Blog

**TT KH** · 03-07-2012, 11:55 AM

Nice

**mytran80** · 03-07-2012, 12:09 PM

that's it ? i want steve jobs back !

**bigboyz** · 03-07-2012, 12:10 PM

I was hoping for App integration..oh well maybe next year.

**steve-z17** · 03-07-2012, 12:11 PM

I like that it's 1080p now and still the same great price! The new iPad 3 is freakin awesome!!

**hitman10** · 03-07-2012, 12:29 PM

Kinda was bored. I used to get excited. Not to mention the people clapping for anything. SMH

**bigbaba** · 03-07-2012, 12:48 PM

Jailbreak?

**UiK** · 03-07-2012, 12:50 PM

Does it support 5.1 audio?

**sziklassy** · 03-07-2012, 01:07 PM

Almost bought one this xmas when they had a sale at $89.99. Glad I waited. Current gen HD output is worth the extra $10.

**feidhlim1986** · 03-07-2012, 01:24 PM

But where's the 40"+ Screen? Oh wait....

**Hosko817** · 03-07-2012, 01:24 PM

was there a processor aor memory size upgrade? also does it contain a newer than current firmware, or were the new features hidden away in the last update?

**buzztv** · 03-07-2012, 01:29 PM

Great now I get to replace my apple tv and my ipad2 can't wait till fall then update iphone5. I'm so f in glad I grabed apple at $47 not split it so I can make more......
I guess in the end I'm making more off apple then they are making off me.....

**EbbandFlow** · 03-07-2012, 01:46 PM

Originally Posted by UiK

Does it support 5.1 audio?

Uh, it has always supported 5.1 audio.

**Silverado1987** · 03-07-2012, 01:57 PM

So the new menu…am i gonna get a firmware update or do I need to buy an all new device for that? I don't see why 1080p cant be an firmware update (I could be wrong).

**x_IMMORTAL_x** · 03-07-2012, 02:30 PM

Sweet So when will itunes begin selling 1080p Content?

**Digitalfeind** · 03-07-2012, 02:31 PM

Originally Posted by EbbandFlow

Uh, it has always supported 5.1 audio.

Humor is lost on you.

**Amadomon** · 03-07-2012, 03:53 PM

Originally Posted by buzztv

Great now I get to replace my apple tv and my ipad2 can't wait till fall then update iphone5. I'm so f in glad I grabed apple at $47 not split it so I can make more......
I guess in the end I'm making more off apple then they are making off me.....

I want to be you.

**kcsims** · 03-07-2012, 03:53 PM

Originally Posted by EbbandFlow

Uh, it has always supported 5.1 audio.

But it does not support Dolby True HD or DTS MA....too bad.....

**scroogelives** · 03-07-2012, 04:39 PM

New apple tv will be on my shopping list!! Love my apple tv 2 so roll on replacement

**thesmart1** · 03-07-2012, 06:23 PM

Available next week? It says buy now at apple.com.....

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