Apple tv jailbreak?

fox007

Got apple tv for Christmas but would love to watch americian tv shows but there is no option to do this unless I have a us credit card or us iTunes voucher.

Has anyone jailbroke the apple tv 2? What are the advantages?

Will I be able to watch american tv shows?

Thanks all.

Jennyrose

apparently you can do this:

http://cgi.ebay.ie/New-Apple-iTunes-25-Music-Gift-Card-US-Worldwide-/280605763662?pt=Other_MP3_Player_Accessories&hash=item415568284e

It would appear the restrictions only apply to credit card use.

I'm looking into this too.

Cotts

would be interested in getting my apple tv jailbroken in order to play other file types instead of converting them all

Would like to jailbreak the iPad so it can play other Amazon video on demand and other such features that are available in the Roku tv box. Not sure if this is even possible with a jailbreak but I'd like it to happen.

Stuxnet

Cotts wrote: »

would be interested in getting my apple tv jailbroken in order to play other file types instead of converting them all

indeed, dont know why people use the device at all, gift or not, its not worth a toss

Gregor Samsa

iPwnage wrote: »

indeed, dont know why people use the device at all, gift or not, its not worth a toss

Huh? I got one for Xmas from my wife (I specifically asked for it) and I love it. I already have all my DVDs ripped to m4v, all my music in iTunes and all my photos in iPhoto, so as soon as I plugged it into my TV, I was all set. Remote App and AirPlay with an iOS device works brilliantly.

The only thng I wish it had was RTE Player, but since I have it on my PS3 ( and I can see how bad it is there performance wise) it's no real loss.

It might not suit everyone, but to dismiss it so out of hand because it doesn't suit you is a little closed minded.

vinnycoyne

Absolutely love my Apple TV - I use it for about 90% of my TV & movies these days.

banquo

Not really worth jailbreaking the current model, it's not quite "there yet." Best to wait a year and see what happens.

Official apps will come soon. If not this year then next.

Stuxnet

well im happy for ye, its great to be a slave to apple codecs, thats all im saying, if that floats yer boats, power too ye

Jennyrose

Jennyrose wrote: »

apparently you can do this:

http://cgi.ebay.ie/New-Apple-iTunes-25-Music-Gift-Card-US-Worldwide-/280605763662?pt=Other_MP3_Player_Accessories&hash=item415568284e

It would appear the restrictions only apply to credit card use.

I'm looking into this too.

..Following on from this, I checked it out this morning and success.

The problem that I am finding is the current version Apple TV (119 quid) which seems to be for renting. I think the older version (about 250 quid) would be the one to opt for.

Gussie30

fox007 wrote: »

Got apple tv for Christmas but would love to watch americian tv shows but there is no option to do this unless I have a us credit card or us iTunes voucher.

Has anyone jailbroke the apple tv 2? What are the advantages?

Will I be able to watch american tv shows?

Thanks all.

can you rent tv shows from itunes US/UK if you have itunes voucher from that country. Do you have to register a new itunes account for these countries?Thanks

Creamy Goodness

yup you need an account for the store in question to rent/buy any content at all.

The Big Gig

iPwnage wrote: »

well im happy for ye, its great to be a slave to apple codecs, thats all im saying, if that floats yer boats, power too ye

It's harldly becoming a slave to apple codecs fella. If we choose to use something that's our prerogative. Apple tv is one of the most outstanding products that I've ever purchased. It's a complete media solution in a box. Think you need to stop hating and start using. Or else stop dissing people for making a decision to purchase a serious piece of kit.

The Big Gig

The Big Gig wrote: »

It's harldly becoming a slave to apple codecs fella. If we choose to use something that's our prerogative. Apple tv is one of the most outstanding products that I've ever purchased. It's a complete media solution in a box. Think you need to stop hating and start using. Or else stop dissing people for making a decision to purchase a serious piece of kit.

Well said - the biggest problem with people who don't own any Apple products is the fact that they (in most cases) haven't used Apple products. They're just universally good products.

banquo

I got my mother an iPad up north when they came out there. Best thing for anyone who's mother constantly needs computer help. It does a few key things really really well. Perfect for her.

Funny thing is, she now consumes all her content digitally. All through iTunes. And now she can throw those and YouTube etc to the Apple tv. The absolute last thing she wants to know about is different video formats. This is simple to understand and just works!

Gussie30

Gussie30 wrote: »

can you rent tv shows from itunes US/UK if you have itunes voucher from that country. Do you have to register a new itunes account for these countries?Thanks

Is there any way of getting netflix on apple tv in ireland???

Thanks

ucd.1985

Ah but how do you watch videos from your american cousins?

Jennyrose

Gussie30 wrote: »

can you rent tv shows from itunes US/UK if you have itunes voucher from that country. Do you have to register a new itunes account for these countries?Thanks

You need an American address. Use Obama's

Guru

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