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Apple TV Unboxing, Review and Hands-On Video

The new Apple TV should be arriving in customers’ hands later this week (shipment started on Monday), yet PCMag has posted a full review, unboxing slideshow and hands-on video of the new device [via MacRumors].

Apple apparently lifted the embargo earlier today, and the first (good) reviews are in.

From the review:

The first Apple TV was a great idea, but technology—particularly wireless streaming—wasn’t where it needed to be for the box to make new strides, until now. The new, miniature Apple TV costs less than most iPods. Sure, the rental limitations can be irksome, but, particularly for iOS device owners, the new features dramatically outweigh the letdowns. Because of its affordability, ease-of-use, and impressive capabilities, the Apple TV gets our Editors’ Choice award.

But please make sure to read the whole post, it’s very in-depth and full of great details. Once again, AirPlay is mention as a killer feature of the new Apple TV. Man I can’t wait to put my hands on one and create the perfect setup with my new Airport Express station.

Then we have a some new pictures:

And hands-on video below:

So there you have it. It’s tiny, it’s all new, it’s got some neat Flickr and Netflix integration. Where’s Hulu, though? I don’t know. But AirPlay should make you forget it in the meantime. That’s a game changer technology.

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