The cost of Apple TV
Apple TV is directly from Apple for a price of 109 euros. In the case of other providers, such as Amazon, you will receive the Set-Top Box of the 3. Generation is currently already for 99 euros. If you are downloading Videos and music via iTunes, will be further costs due.
Streaming of iTunes files on your TV
The focus of the Apple TV the ability to stream your files from iTunes to your TV. The Set-Top Box can access after setting up all of your files that you have stored in iTunes. Please note, however, that Apple TV understands only Film formats that can also play the Quicktime back on. DivX files can therefore unfortunately not play. In addition, it goes without saying that Streaming from your PC only if this is switched on and iTunes is open.
AirPlay for wireless Transmission to TV
Apple TV understands as all the other Apple devices on the AirPlay-function. Thereby, it is possible that you can stream recorded Videos and photos directly from your iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad to your Apple TV. Thanks to AirPlay Mirroring, you can mirror the screen of your Mac on the TV. In addition, there are also some Apps compatible with AirPlay, such as, for example, the game "metal storm: Wingman". While the App is streaming on the TV screen, you then use your iOS device as a Controller.
