[Vincent Ferrari]

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3187

Apple has released an update for the Apple TV that adds some interesting new functionality.  The updates include:

• The ability to stream to Airport Express and other Apple TV units on your network;
• The ability for the Apple TV to "learn" the functions of other remotes so you no longer have to use the Apple Remote to control the unit;
• Playlists that mix music and video are now supported;
• The plus and minus key now raises and lowers the volume during music playback.

Honestly, nothing in this update is earth shattering or as big as the 2.0 update was originally, but the multi-room streaming and the ability to use third party remotes seems like something I'll get a lot of use out of.  Anyone do the update yet?  Any feedback so far?

[Vincent Ferrari]

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3187

Apple has released an update for the Apple TV that adds some interesting new functionality.  The updates include:

• The ability to stream to Airport Express and other Apple TV units on your network;
• The ability for the Apple TV to "learn" the functions of other remotes so you no longer have to use the Apple Remote to control the unit;
• Playlists that mix music and video are now supported;
• The plus and minus key now raises and lowers the volume during music playback.

Honestly, nothing in this update is earth shattering or as big as the 2.0 update was originally, but the multi-room streaming and the ability to use third party remotes seems like something I'll get a lot of use out of.  Anyone do the update yet?  Any feedback so far?

[Joe Johaneman]

We hacked ours with ATV flash, so we have to wait until they update that before we update the firmware on the AppleTV to 2.3

[Macguy59]

I did the update . . . just to keep current. Nothing really useful for me

[Phronetix]

What's everyones experience lately with streaming music to airport express or the tv?

When streaming was first introduced with the AE using the wireless G, my thoughts were that it worked much of the time, but it just wasn't there yet. Has wireless N solved that?

Dennis

[Vincent Ferrari]

I honestly don't have any Airport Express units in my house; as it turns out my one experience with an Apple Router was a disaster and I vowed never again. I want a Time Capsule, but there's no way I'm paying for that thing knowing the experiences I've had in the past. Blech.

[Phronetix]

Originally Posted by Vincent Ferrari

I honestly don't have any Airport Express units in my house; as it turns out my one experience with an Apple Router was a disaster and I vowed never again. I want a Time Capsule, but there's no way I'm paying for that thing knowing the experiences I've had in the past. Blech.

Hmmm, yeah, I've heard several stories. I've not had issues with wireless router hardware, other than not knowing how best to mount it (the spaceship airport extreme). I really like my Time Capsule. Somehow, I even feel better with the enterprise grade HD, for what it's worth.

D

[Macguy59]

Originally Posted by Vincent Ferrari

my one experience with an Apple Router was a disaster and I vowed never again.

How so ? I've been using an Airport Extreme Base Station (802.11n) for a few months now. Only problem I've had so far is that it occasionally "forgets" my color laser printer is attached to it.