The Apple TV is starting to look an increasingly more able beast than the anaemic tadpole that was released last year. With a larger hard drive and the newly released software update it might finally become a viable option. (even without the much mooted Movie rentals here in the UK)

Of particular interest is the inclusion of Airtunes streaming which means you can connect stream music from your iTunes library to your hi-fi system.

Ten Things You Didn’t Know About Apple TV 2.0 | iLounge: “(10) Hidden iTunes Features, Unlocked: Updating to Apple TV 2.0 unlocks features included but previously hidden in iTunes 7.6, including a choice between Automatic Sync and Custom Sync, AirTunes streaming to the Apple TV, and the ability to transfer rented movies from iTunes to the Apple TV for viewing. Automatic Sync lets iTunes choose which audio and video to sync to your Apple TV, giving priority to newer items, while Custom Sync gives you the choice of audio and video to sync, giving priority as space allows to movies, TV shows, music, then podcasts. AirTunes treats Apple TV like an AirPort Express, enabling it to wirelessly receive audio sent directly from an iTunes-equipped computer, and perform it on a connected audio system.”

(Via iPod Lounge.)

Ten Things You Didn’t Know About Apple TV 2.0 | iLounge

I fully intend to do some digging around and come up with a solution that would allow me to access my music throughout the house.