Apple TV shipping, runs OSX

I can't wait to get an Apple TV to go with my free iPhone. In case you haven't heard, Apple TV is the latest gadget from the company that is available now. Walt Mossberg of the WSJ has been reviewing one for about 10 days and loves it. Is he on Apple's payroll or what? According to Mossberg, the Apple TV runs a variant of OSX, Apple's operating system found on its desktop and notebook computers. If you're like me and have music, photos, TV shows and movies from the iTunes music store trapped on your computer(s) then Apple TV is just the thing you need for your spanking new widescreen TV.

Erin and I have to jump hoops and squint at our notebooks when either of us wants to watch the latest episode of LOST or The Office. The Apple TV device would allow us to grab this content off our MacBook and iBook and watch it on the living room TV. Apple TV also allows you to browse photos, share music and even download movie trailers from the comfort of your couch. Up to 5 computers can be connected to the Apple TV wirelessly and, like the iPod, is compatible with Windows XP, Vista, or Mac. One accessory I would definitely buy for this is Apple's new Airport Extreme wireless router. This baby allows an external hard drive to be connected to act as a wireless storage device for your digital life. When you have 5000 songs and 6000 pictures, the local hard drive tends to get a little cramped. Now I just need to get that widescreen TV, damn...