Apple is now offering two versions of the Apple TV: the original 40GB model for $299, and a new 160GB model for $399, which is shipping in 1-2 business days. I already own two Apple TVs, one with the original 40GB hard drive that is even covered by the $49 AppleCare and I recently purchased a 160GB model from PowerMax at $499, covered under a warranty from PowerMax, not Apple. Guess I paid a premium for not waiting a bit longer. This should make things interesting for those 3rd party services that can sell you pre-upgraded Apple TVs, DIY kits or overnight upgrades. By the way, I love the Apple TV, it has changed the way we watch TV at our house. Adding the EyeTV has made it really great.
In case you missed it YouTube is coming to the Apple TV in mid-June via a free software update. According to Apple Vice President of Worldwide Mac Hardware Marketing David Moody, Google is re-encoding all YouTube videos to H.264, a codec that Apple TV supports. All new videos will be converted to H.264 as they are uploaded, but it will take until fall to convert the older back catalog.
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