Apple TV 2 Jail Break

[black300]

Just wondering how Apple TV works, here is a link I saw on kijiji
http://calgary.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-s...AdIdZ343026995

Anyone ever use these guys before? So if you buy the Apple TV and get it jailbroken is everything free forever or do you have to pay on itunes.

[gruster]

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[TurboMedic]

Save the money and do it yourself....or pay me and I'll do it

[r0g3r]

okay so basically with jailbroken appletv you have free itunes movies forever!??!

[Hot_Wheelz]

until they figure out at way to block you for a while.. and a new version of it comes out to make it free again (I would assume..) just like people who used to (or still do) jack satellite signals for free.

think about if you've ever jail broken an iPhone.. when they put out a new firmware update normally people with jail broken iphones dont upgrade until a new jail brake comes out again I only assume it would be the same idea.

[black13]

I don't think its itunes movies. Its movies that are uploaded to websites like Ninjavideo did but without having to go through the internet browser. They just set the links in the apple tv so its pretty much like a dvr box.

My friends brother does them.

[ClearBluewater]

http://www.totalhtpc.com/why-jailbreak-apple-tv/

[Scat E46]

It allows you to play content from your computer, a "server", that otherwise wouldnt be played.

[Zephyr]

Moved to appropriate section

[rage2]

Co-worker of mine jailbroke one of my AppleTV's, wanted to use it for streaming (without using iPad, AirVideo and AirPlay), it's way too unstable. The Apple TV doesn't have enough memory and CPU to handle everything, constant reboots. Not a fan.

[arian_ma]

Is this basically what the PS3 + PS3 Media Server do?

[Donmega]

It accesses uploaded content in Bluray or DVD rip. Great selection for movies and TV shows! My parents are all about their Indian shows and movies, so this is great for them as well. Soon as they found out I had one, everyone in my family is calling to get one set up.

[ninefourfour]

I keep hearing about Icefilms. Suppose to be stable, everyshow and every movie. Getting my Apple TV jailbreaked to try out. Will report back tonight or tommorow.

[codetrap]

Originally posted by rage2
Co-worker of mine jailbroke one of my AppleTV's, wanted to use it for streaming (without using iPad, AirVideo and AirPlay), it's way too unstable. The Apple TV doesn't have enough memory and CPU to handle everything, constant reboots. Not a fan.

This is why I ordered a Boxee Box. My cooworker uses his to stream 1080p 3D movies from his NAS to his Boxee then plays them on his TV. I figure I'll put in another Gig switch then run cat6 to the boxee and I'm good to go.

[TurboMedic]

Originally posted by r0g3r
okay so basically with jailbroken appletv you have free itunes movies forever!??!

XBMC + icefilms

[mr2mike]

Originally posted by ninefourfour
I keep hearing about Icefilms. Suppose to be stable, everyshow and every movie. Getting my Apple TV jailbreaked to try out. Will report back tonight or tommorow.

How is IceFilms? Stable? Good quality or any freezing?

[mazdavirgin]

You don't need an apple tv... You just need a PC and to install XBMC with the appropriate plugins. The whole apple tv thing is a waste of money and quite the scam. Those people are going to be so screwed when the shut down icefilms or someone revs the plugin...

[GQBalla]

It's not just about ice films. There are ethnic channels too
I use a apple tv 1. With ice films and navi- x

[TurboMedic]

Originally posted by mr2mike


How is IceFilms? Stable? Good quality or any freezing?

No issues for me. I run it on my macbook, my iPad, and ATV2

Originally posted by mazdavirgin
You don't need an apple tv... You just need a PC and to install XBMC with the appropriate plugins. The whole apple tv thing is a waste of money and quite the scam. Those people are going to be so screwed when the shut down icefilms or someone revs the plugin...

Of course you can do it with a PC/mac aswell, but an ATV is what, $100? So who cares, I don't have a computer hooked up to my tv. My ATV allows me to take it with me anywhere because its tiny. If icefilms disappears, something else will take its place. Its not icefilms that will be the hangup, its media storage. Megaupload holds the key really, with the storage allowances, and the bandwidth that they put through, all seemingly for nothing. That being said, there is a niche, and I would gladly pay the $8.99 that Netflix costs and buy a premium account for a service that provides what megaupload does. Its at least not a waste of money like Netflix is.

[sneek]

I have two XBMC ATV2's as well as one wired to a $200 computer. Things run a bit smoother on the computer, but the ATV is decent once you get to what you want to watch. IceFilms brings the ease of Netflix with the selection of Torrents. Some movies are split into 4 parts which is a pain on the ATV simply because it take a while to load.

It is a good cheap solution but a cheap HTPC would be much better.