apple-tv

It's in "open Alpha" right now (which means it's still being developed, can be buggy, but you don't need a private invitation to try it out). And I've heard it's pretty hot stuff. Anyone in our Mac group give it a try and want to share what they think? I tell you, if I had a newer TV and a spare Apple TV or mini laying around, I'd be all over this.

First, a quick aside to let members know that the latest Apple Users Group Bulletin has been added to our members-only area. I've got to say that it gives me one more reason to wish that I had an iPhone (or at least a video iPod): the (free!) TubeTV software can "rip" YouTube (and other) videos for later viewing on your AppleTV, iPhone, or iPod.

TubeTV is a freeware program for Mac OS X Tiger, Leopard, and above which enables you to search for, save, and convert YouTube and many other flash videos to a format suitable for p

Looks like it's shipping, and the feedback is starting to come in. Anyone in our group have an Apple TV set up yet? PC World says "Apple TV Just Plain Works".