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    Can I run appletv out of a thinkpad x61?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by tigernyc, Oct 29, 2007.

  1. tigernyc

    tigernyc Notebook Enthusiast

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    If so, what hardware do I need (aside from the HDTV)? Will just a wireless broadband card and the appletv device do the trick?
     
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    tigernyc Notebook Enthusiast

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    Can someone respond to this? Must be a dumb question (I am a rookie :))
     
    tigernyc, Oct 30, 2007
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    you need a wireless router and a pc with your iTunes library. the Apple TV connects to your Itu~es library and cache everything
     
    LaptopGuru, Oct 31, 2007
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    tigernyc Notebook Enthusiast

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    many thanks!
     
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    wow, broken english, you got the gyst. It was late and I was using my tablet, didn't proofread :) So Apple TV gets configured on your wireless network with its SSID/Key and so does your laptop. Your iTunes should see the Apple TV on the network and you can sync the two. The Apple TV can stream from I believe 6 librarys and will only sync with one. Essentially, you can sync it once and take it offline/anywhere if you want. It's a neat device. Requires a HiDef TV with component or HDMI inputs and I believe 720 minimum.
     
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    tigernyc Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks. I really appreciate your time in responding to this.

    You mentioned my "wireless network". So if I have the x61 laptop (with base) which has a mobile broadband wireless card, I still need to set up a netowork in my house? Like with apple airporter through my landline cable internet?
     
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    You need to get them on the same network, actually subnet, somehow... Wired or Wireless. Your mobile broadband won't cut it, as you'll be on a different network subnet. I had to redo my subnets to get the apple tv and my machine on the same subnet... silly itunes restriction brought to you by our friends in the music industry.
     
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    Wow, ok. Sounds like it is possible, I just need to play around with it (and form a network with my landline DSL). Thanks Guru.
     
    tigernyc, Oct 31, 2007
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