Apple TV deliveries begin -- we have unboxing photos and video

Hmmm... I placed my order on Sep 17 but Apple says it will be shipped on Oct 18 and delivered on Oct 22. Why so late if other people are already receiving their units? Did they get so many pre-orders already???

Just saw that my Apple tv is on the truck for delivery. That's after a wide range of estimated arrivals ... originally yesterday, thenchanged to today, then moved to Oct. 5. Order still says Oct. 5 but tracking says it is out for delivery now. strange.

I'm very disappointed that this box will not play AVI or DivX files.

What about if I have component inputs?

My question is... what happens if you plug a USB cable into the service port and connect it to a computer? What devices enumerate?

It will stream like the old one.

I spent hours working on ways to automate adding video files to iTunes that were AppleTV compatible. Recently I came across iFlicks (http://www.iflicksapp.com/).

Not only does it convert automatically via a watch folder, but it tags the metadata. It can also handle a dynamic queue without getting confused.

I'm not linked to the app other than being a customer and wanting it to be successful so it continues to be developed.

Just wanted to share.

Any guess when will they be for sale in Apple Stores? (based on previous releases)

The photos are geotagged on the mobile me page.

Don't know if this has been addressed yet, but all I've seen in Apple's press is that you can stream stuff you bought/rented from iTunes store. What about stuff you've handbraked[sic] yourself? Will it let you stream that stuff too?

If you don't have HDMI cables, run to monoprice.
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