[ankush patel]

hey, i just saw that on today apple released the apple tv(itv) it looks great but i see 1 issue that i have , on the website it says only compatible with wide screen tv" Apple TV works with widescreen, enhanced-definition or high-definition TVs capable of 1080i, 720p, 576p, or 480p resolutions, including popular models from these manufacturers"

i have a sony non widescreen it is about 3-4 years old it is actually this one -(Sony KD32FS170 32" Trinitron)
i have been waiting for this itv for a long time

am i out of luck?

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No, the tv will just display the video in letter box, if you want appletv buy it.

[Josiah]

No, the tv will just display the video in letter box, if you want appletv buy it.

[Josiah]

Sorry, the first reply was wrong. You must have an ED or HD tv for the appletv to work!!! Sorry for the mis info.

[Nick-YF19]

Your Sony KD32FS170 definitely will not work with Apple TV. The component input on it only accepts a 480i signal. Apple TV doesn't have an option to output 480i. I checked on the Sony Style tech specs. While the TV can do the 16 x 9 display, the important part is what type of signal it can accept.

[Josiah]

Haha apple sure suprised us... they added a 480i option to the appletv and didn't tell anyone tell it was released. It should work fine on your tv, sorry for the mis info above, I only knew what apple had told us so far.

[ankush patel]

no problem,
i bought it and it works great with my 480i

Ankush Patel

thanks for all the help and contribution to the site

[Nick-YF19]

Apple doesn't publish it but it definitely does do 480i over component. Although if you don't have a 16:9 squeeze function on your TV, then the picture will be tall and skinny.