At $99, it is hard to be upset with the new Apple TV. Especially with the fact that you can stream HD Netflix, YouTube, and iTunes TV shows and movie rentals right from the iTV you can also stream content from any iOS device (iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad) right to the Apple TV.

The HD streaming is made possible by built in 802.11n WiFi and a HDMI port. It’s all powered by Apple’s revolutionary A4 chip. The step away from purchasing and storage to a pure rental system is something I’m not overly thrilled about, 
however the fact that I can wirelessly stream my data from my Desktop to my Apple TV kinda makes up for it.

A huge price drop and increased streaming compatibility finally make the Apple TV a viable option for those looking to cut the ties with their monthly TV bill.

Courtesy of iFixit we present you the inside of Apple’s newest iPhone!

The iPhone 4′s design is a dramatic departure from the aluminum and plastic drenched days that have plagued the iPhone in the past. The rugged stainless steel bezels around the iPhone 4′s perimeter double as both structural supports and antennas to boost reception.

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As you may or may not know, the upcoming resolution of Apple’s next iPhone is exactly double of what the current iPhone offers, 480×320. The combination of a similar sized screen with twice the real-estate is gonna result in beautiful apps and a very rich multi-media environment.

At 320 ppi (pixels-per-inch), the iPhone 4G’s IPS TFT screen is also at the top of the list for image clarity. The HTC’s HD2  has only 217 ppi, with the Motorola Droid sporting 252 ppi.

The Sanyo Xacti VPC-ZH1R is an HD camcorder that is worth every penny. I was able to grab mine from woot.com for just under $140. It came with an extra battery, 1GB SD card, and case. I seldom come across products that are actually a really good deal, so when I got my hands on this camera I though I needed to let you all in on what I found so impressive about it.

What I liked:

• Solid construction. Doesn’t feel cheap at all. Easy to hold
• Direct recording of video to SD+SD HC cards. (32GB Max)
• Awesome recording structure. The 720p video is captured at ~9Mb/s and is stored into a convenient h.264 MPEG-4 file.
• 3″ WideScreen TFT screen looks amazing. Video is crisp and the colors are vibrant.
• HDMI out via mini-HDMI port. (HDMI cable included)
• Long battery life. Good two hours per battery. Two batteries included.

What I didn’t like:

• Auto-focus didn’t always work the best. Your HD video becomes fuzzy if the lens isn’t focused.
• No optical image stabilization, the digital version lacks much, but at this price point you can’t expect more
• Quality of video drops significantly as the light decreases.
• 2MP CMOS sensor means your stills are capped at 1200×1600. That means nothing bigger than 5×7

If you can get this camcorder for less than $170 I suggest you go for it. It works seamlessly with YouTube HD as well as iMovie. It sells in a bonus pack that comes with a case, extra battery, and 1GB SD card.

I have also posted a quick HD video of some trains on YouTube to test the quality. You can see it here. (Sanyo Xacti HD test video)

Is over innovating a possibility? If so, the new Apple Remote is a victim of it. Apple’s Last remote was perfect. Simple, stylish, and functional. Yet Apple managed to completely ruin the svelt feel of the Apple Remote by introducing this new overly designed product.

It starts out at the same price point, $19 so I can’t complain. But other than the price there isn’t much else to love. It features the same 5 buttons, but this time they made it look like there are three buttons instead of two. The remote itself is just as thin and a bit taller and longer than its predecessor. A silver matte finish coats the entire device except for the buttons which have a black matte finish.

Not digging the new remote either? Well head to your local Apple store and stock up as it seems they haven’t pulled the old ones yet.

Fancy this one? you can pick it up online @ the Apple Store.

If your addicted to Apple’s app store and you’re looking for a PMP (Portable Media Player) stop reading. However, if your down with a touch screen media player that just handles movies, music, pictures, and e-books, keep reading.

All of the following PMP’s are OS X compatible.

We start out with Mach Speed’s TRIO TCH843. – $89
The TRIO TCH843 is an 8GB touch screen beauty. It features a touch responsive 4.3″ TFT LCD which is almost a full inch bigger then the iPod Touch’s 3.5″ Display. The TRIO also sport a MicroSD slot which allows you to double your storage for less then $20 with an 8GB MicroSD card. It’s also less then 1/2 an inch thick.

Here are the detailed specs:

• 480×272 Resolution
• Supported Video Formats: AVI,FLV,RM,RMVB,AVI,DAT
• Supported Audio Formats: Mp3,WMA,FLAC,APE
• Supported Image Formats: JPG,BMP,GIF
• Two Headphone Jacks
• Mic in Jack
• E-Book Reader

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I have owned many Macally products in my life and I have never been disappointed.  All of there hardware is well designed and durable. Macally has recently introduced a few new gadget and I thought it would be nice to give them a quick once over. I have found that Macally products fit just a little more comfortably in my hand.

First up; The BTkey Bluetooth keyboard. The Macally BTKey is a stylish wireless bluetooth extended keyboard. Low profile Scissor keys reduce key stroke travel distances and eases pressure on your finger tips.

It features:

• The latest Bluetooth 2.0 technology
• 108 key ultra slim Bluetooth keyboard
• Enhanced Scissor-Key-Switches for thin keycaps with sensitive and responsive touch
• Caps Lock, Pairing and Low battery indicator LEDs
• Quick access keys for CD Eject, Mute, Volume up and down
• On/Off switch for energy saving
• Two AAA batteries (included)