So I've been looking to check one of these out. I currently have a Mac Mini connected to my TV, but having that machine as a separate entity from my main computer (my Macbook Pro), presents it's own convenience issues (so to speak)...so I was curious about a few things before I go slap down $100 for one.
- Since I have a Macbook Pro capable of AirPlay mirroring, is this function limited in any way? For example, if I'm mirroring, will a program like VLC media player be able to play video and audio through the TV while mirrored from my Macbook Pro? Or another example, say I'm working on a project on my computer in Photoshop, will Apple TV mirror all functionality I see on my Macbook Pro (like it would if it was hardwired to the TV via HDMi)?
- Is there any kind of performance delay between mirrored devices? Right now, I use a bluetooth mouse and keyboard (mighty mouse and keyboard specifically) with my Mac Mini, and it works with no lag...if I am doing things on the Macbook which is being mirrored on the TV, is there any lag between the two devices that would be noticeable?
- Obviously mirroring will not yield true surround sound, but is mirrored audio limited to 2channel only? I have a surround sound connected via HDMi to my Mac Mini and it is able to process various different audio signals...I am not expecting that kind of performance out of the Apple TV, but was curious if 2 channel audio is all that is available...
...again, thanks, I know these are really basic things, but I have never really given the Apple TV much thought.
- Since I have a Macbook Pro capable of AirPlay mirroring, is this function limited in any way? For example, if I'm mirroring, will a program like VLC media player be able to play video and audio through the TV while mirrored from my Macbook Pro? Or another example, say I'm working on a project on my computer in Photoshop, will Apple TV mirror all functionality I see on my Macbook Pro (like it would if it was hardwired to the TV via HDMi)?
- Is there any kind of performance delay between mirrored devices? Right now, I use a bluetooth mouse and keyboard (mighty mouse and keyboard specifically) with my Mac Mini, and it works with no lag...if I am doing things on the Macbook which is being mirrored on the TV, is there any lag between the two devices that would be noticeable?
- Obviously mirroring will not yield true surround sound, but is mirrored audio limited to 2channel only? I have a surround sound connected via HDMi to my Mac Mini and it is able to process various different audio signals...I am not expecting that kind of performance out of the Apple TV, but was curious if 2 channel audio is all that is available...
...again, thanks, I know these are really basic things, but I have never really given the Apple TV much thought.