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Daily Apple TV HD Rental Update: 08-24-09

Posted August 24th, 2009 in Movies, Rentals by Eddie V.

Below is the list of new HD Rentals that have been added to Apple TV.

Spiritual Warriors
Slow Burn (2005)
Deception (1946)

G’Day from an Apple TV Junkie in Zealand

Posted August 24th, 2009 in Editorial, News by DarrenD

Ever wondered what it would be like to live outside of the Apple friendly ecosystem that is the USA? Well, living in New Zealand at the end of one very small, narrow internet pipe; I know.. My name is Darren Dumble and I live in Christchurch, New Zealand. I am a technical instructor and writer and am the newest member of the expanded ATVJ contribution team.

I love my Apple TV. I have owned one since the 160Gb model was introduced; and have rejoiced as every update made it better and better. However; as much as I love the functionality, the elegance, the simplicity; every update seemed to highlight the inadequacies with the NZ media/ISP infrastructure.

My contributions will be about living with an Apple TV in New Zealand. I will write about how we, the Apple TV Junkies of New Zealand, make the most of our lot.. I will also post about any changes to the NZ iTunes Music Store and maybe even review some NZ specific content.

So, put yourself in my shoes and imagine hideously expensive internet, data-capped downloads and next-to-no video content available for (legitimate) download… This is a world without Hulu, TV.com, SYFI or Netflix. A world where HDTV has only just begun to take off , digital radio is just a dream, TIVO has been hobbled and the majority of TV content is ruled by one satellite pay TV provider…

Enjoy; and don’t pity us too much.

New ATVJ Contributor From NYC

Posted August 23rd, 2009 in Editorial, News by LiamW

Hi – my name is Liam Walsh, and I’m the latest contributor to Apple TV Junkie. I’m based out of New York City where I work in finance. I’ve always been a fan of technology, and consider myself a recent convert to Apple products (4 years).

I plan on contributing pieces on the current state of the Apple TV, the modifications community, ideas on future ATV developments, and other related industry news.

I also look forward to gaining insights from you on how exactly you use your Apple TV, and possibly conduct surveys aimed at providing us with a more complete picture of our community.

Finally, let me extend my sincere gratitude to Eddie V. for allowing to contribute to this trailblazing site.

Expected Rental/Purchase Titles For The Week Of 08-25-09

Posted August 23rd, 2009 in Movies by Eddie V.

Below is the list of expected purchase and rental titles from the iTunes Movie Store for this week.

Expected Purchase Titles For This Week
Duplicity (Expected Purchase Release Date 8-25-09)
Adventureland (Expected Purchase Release Date 8-25-09)
Fighting (Expected Purchase Release Date 8-25-09)
The Informers (Expected Purchase Release Date 8-25-09)

Expected Rental Titles For This Week
No Expected Rentals This Week