If the video / movie files you want to view are in a format that is not supported by the Apple TV system, you may be able to convert them into a compatible format with Apple TV Video Converter for Mac.
Apple TV is a digital media receiver manufactured, marketed and sold by Apple. It is a small form-factor network appliance designed to play digital content originating from the iTunes store, YouTube, Flickr, MobileMe or any Mac OS X or Windows computer running iTunes onto an enhanced-definition or high-definition widescreen television. Apple TV can function as either a home theater-connected iPod device or a digital media receiver, depending on the needs of the user. It was first announced at a special press event in San Francisco, California on September 12, 2006, by Apple CEO Steve Jobs.
The devices started shipping on March 21, 2007. This initial version shipped with 40GB of storage. A second version with a larger 160 GB hard disk started shipping on May 31, 2007. Since the launch, sales appear to have grown: in the fourth quarter of 2008, sales were triple that of the fourth quarter of 2007. On September 14th, 2009, Apple discontinued the 40 GB model, leaving the 160 GB model as the sole Apple TV offering.
The latest Apple set top box began to evolve in late 2005. Apple released the iMac G5 (iSight) computer, which included the Apple Remote and Front Row media center software, but industry experts noted the iMacs display as too small for use in the living room. By early 2006, the Intel-based Mac Mini included the Apple Remote, 5.1 digital audio, and an updated Front Row interface that would play shared media. Because of these features and the Mini's small form factor, consumers began using the Mini as a Mac-based HTPC.
Apple TV is a network device that allows consumers to use an HDTV set to view photos, play music and watch video that originates from an Internet media service or a local network. Internet media services include the iTunes Store, YouTube, Flickr, or MobileMe. By connecting directly to the iTunes Store, users can buy and rent movies, buy television shows, songs, albums, and music videos and subscribe to video and audio podcasts, much of the content in high definition. Consumers can browse and view YouTube videos and Flickr or MobileMe photo albums. Apple TV can also sync or stream photo, music and video content from a network-connected computer running iTunes. Apple TV includes enhanced remote control and AirTunes capabilities.
Apple plans to continue offering new features through automatic software upgrades, leaving the door open to further utilization of its hardware capabilities and new software developments.
Apple TV Video Converter for Mac is the best easy to use Mac Apple TV video converter software to get movies onto your Apple TV. You may use Apple TV Video Converter for Mac to convert any common video formats to Apple TV MP4 video. The converted MP4 video can be used for playback on your Apple TV.
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