macnn

03/31/2008, 8:55am, EDT

Monday, March 31st

Apple TV updated to 2.0.1

Apple has released an update for the Apple TV, its media-streaming set-top box. The onboard firmware version has now reached v2.0.1, and primarily introduces a "Genres" category to the Movie menu, allowing viewers to browse titles by their mood. Also applied are a variety of unspecified bug fixes, improving general stability in the firmware. The update must be downloaded directly from a network-connected Apple TV, which takes approximately 10 minutes.


Filed under: Apple
Other story tags: Apple TV

, , 10comments, del.icio.us, slashdot, digg, buzz, 


10 comments
Reader Reactions (Please use <i></i> for italic text)

subscribe to comments
for this article




Expand All   Global Settings
jarod
It's 2.0.1 not 2.1
0
03/31, 9:06am, EDT
AppleTV is at 2.0.1, not 2.1.
Fresh-Faced Recruit
Joined Apr 2005
User is offline
factorguy
Correction, please
0
03/31, 9:20am, EDT
Yes, it's 2.01, not 2.1. What is going on lately with the journalistic quality and accuracy of MacNN? It's like it's being run by a bunch of Windows monkeys. Get it straight guys!
Fresh-Faced Recruit
Joined Jan 2005
User is offline
testudo
Re: correction
0
03/31, 9:37am, EDT
OMG! They wrote the wrong version number! The journalistic world will be coming to an end real soon now!

BTW, there is nothing intrinisically better or worse between Mac users and Windows users. Hell, I'm a mac user.
Fresh-Faced Recruit
Joined Aug 2001
User is offline
mgpalma
Good update, not great
0
03/31, 9:56am, EDT
I like the addition of Genres, but better yet the fact that navigation is once again responsive. But I still find this version 2 release to be buggy. I frequently have to reboot my Apple TV to get new content to display quickly, which I didn't have to do before. And I am quite surprised how long the thing takes to boot. I'm still very happy with it, though.
Fresh-Faced Recruit
Joined Sep 2000
User is offline
manleycreative
Exception
0
03/31, 10:03am, EDT
"BTW, there is nothing intrinisically better or worse between Mac users and Windows users. Hell, I'm a mac user. "

Umm, except they chose Windows over Mac? lol.
Fresh-Faced Recruit
Joined Sep 2005
User is offline
slapppy
You almost got me!
0
03/31, 11:32am, EDT
Saw 2.1 and said...hmmm wait a min. Yes its 2.0.1 and sorting by genre is really nice.
Fresh-Faced Recruit
Joined Mar 2008
User is offline
Toyin
re: Testudo
0
03/31, 2:34pm, EDT
This actually makes a difference. I read the article title in my RSS feed and thought, "Oh sh*t another update, the other one must have had issues"

Just because you didn't pick up on the error, those no need to make light of those who picked up on it.
Mac Elite
Joined Nov 2000
User is offline
nhmlco
Network Bugs In 2.0.1
0
03/31, 2:51pm, EDT
iSights has reported that the 2.0.1 update causes significant networking issues, with dropped connections in the middle of playback the norm and not the exception.

They recommend NOT installing 2.0.1 if you want your Apple TV to be anything other than a brick.

See: http://www.iSights.org/2008/03/apple-tv-upda-1.html
Fresh-Faced Recruit
Joined Mar 2007
User is offline
Your Comments

In order to post comments: If you are a registered member, please login with your MacNN Forums username and password otherwise please uncheck the checkbox below.


Registered Member?
macnn forums login:

macnn forums password:

Not a member of the MacNN forums? Register now for free.

MacNN iPodNN Electronista
top searches
1. apple
2. iphone
3. apple TV
4. ipod
5. mac
6. BBC
7. icons
8. icon
9. macbook
10. leopard
search for more ..
RSS Feeds

Have the latest content delivered to your desktop via RSS. Use the links below to get access to a specific blog, news, or reviews feed.



  MacNN -all

  MacNN Reviews

  MacNN Podcasts

  iPodNN

  Electronista

  Left Lane News
Sell Your Used Laptop Instantly Want to upgrade to a newer Mac? We will pay cash for your old laptop. Instant quote. Free shipping.

Check Out the VIERA from Panasonic!: Enter a New Visual Era with Panasonic VIERA HDTVs. An Enhanced Experience.

IT Education and Training at University of Phoenix®: View our complete list of Information Technology Courses and Programs. Official Site.

Get to speed with Adobe After Effects CS4- fast!: Free CS4 chapter download, sample tutorials, expert insight from Chris & Trish Meyer, and more!

Buy from The Apple Store, iTunes.com, Amazon.com, TechDepot, OfficeDepot, Computers4Sure, or donate.