As mentioned previously, I use an Elgato Turbo.264 HD stick to quickly encode movies for use with my Apple TV.
I’m now in the process of looking into ripping all of my DVD content into H.264, so that I can also watch it on the Apple TV. My current DVD player is an Xbox 360 and the fan noise on that thing is incredibly loud. Besides, it’s nice to have all of my content in the one place.
iTunes Store - Lack of Closed Captioned Titles
Summary:
Little to no movies / TV shows available on the iTunes Store offer subtitles or closed captioning for the hard of hearing.
Steps to Reproduce:
1. Enable subtitles and closed captioning on the Apple TV.
2. Rent / purchase a movie / TV show.
Expected Results:
Movie / TV show plays with closed captioning / subtitles.
Actual Results:
In the majority of cases, no captions/subtitles are displayed. This makes the device useless for those with hearing disabilities.
Seeing as the new Apple TV has just been released and is winging its way to lucky TV addicts around the globe, it’s only a matter of time before this question crops up again.
The Apple TV is a lovely device, but content selection outside of the USA stinks. In some cases, it’s non-existent. So, let’s show you how to set up an account, which will let you get the most entertainment out of your new toy…
