Eran covers these 10 myths:
• Apple TV and 5.1 audio
• Apple TV is just like the Xbox, but can’t play games
• Apple TV the same price as the Xbox
• Everyone who aants Apple TV already has an Xbox 360
• Apple TV only works with widescreen HDTVs
• For $300, Apple TV should include cables
• Paul Thurrott can review the Apple TV in unbiased fashion
• Apple TV OS is available for download
• Apple TV’s remote freaks out Macs
Apple TV and 5.1 audio is covered here.
All of the other myths are covered here.
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