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Old Aug 7th, 2012, 07:05 PM   #11
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One, I don't get all the new shows in mp4 format. Two, I don't stream them via iTunes. That would mean getting them in mp4 format. Streaming to the ps3 is sort of like vlc media player - it has this magical ability to play more than one file type. Three, I DON'T have to use my ps3 anymore thanks to Airplay mirroring - one of the main points of my original post.
I use EZTV.it (most tv shows are available here) and nearly all new releases are already in mp4 format for iTunes/Apple TV streaming....like breaking bad. Sometimes they are in mkv for a day until someone adds the mp4, but handbrake has those converted in about a half hour.
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Old Aug 7th, 2012, 07:24 PM   #12
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I use EZTV.it (most tv shows are available here) and nearly all new releases are already in mp4 format for iTunes/Apple TV streaming....like breaking bad. Sometimes they are in mkv for a day until someone adds the mp4, but handbrake has those converted in about a half hour.
Guess you don't have Airplay mirroring yet. If you did you wouldn't care anymore.
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Old Aug 7th, 2012, 07:40 PM   #13
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It does suck that AirPlay mirroring doesn't support hardware as recent as a two year old MBP.
Try AirParrot. It works great on my MacBook 2008 and iMac 2006 on Apple TV2.

https://airparrot.com
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Old Aug 7th, 2012, 09:21 PM   #14
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Try AirParrot. It works great on my MacBook 2008 and iMac 2006 on Apple TV2.

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I saw AirParrot. Does it mirror in HD?
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Old Aug 7th, 2012, 09:36 PM   #15
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I saw AirParrot. Does it mirror in HD?
Yes. It has other features too, like the ability to extend your desktop and mirror only one app at a time. It looks better than Airplay, actually, if it works well.

You'd think that ML would kill that program, but surprisingly it might start selling more. Lots of people can't use Airplay but want to. For 10 bucks AirParrot gives them something that's potentially better.
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Old Aug 8th, 2012, 03:33 AM   #16
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I saw AirParrot. Does it mirror in HD?
Yes. Depending on your TV resolution of course. Plus you can try it for free.
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Old Aug 8th, 2012, 03:35 AM   #17
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Yes. It has other features too, like the ability to extend your desktop and mirror only one app at a time. It looks better than Airplay, actually, if it works well.

You'd think that ML would kill that program, but surprisingly it might start selling more. Lots of people can't use Airplay but want to. For 10 bucks AirParrot gives them something that's potentially better.
Also, AirParrot isn't sold through the App Store, so it's not so easy for Apple to kill.
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Old Aug 12th, 2012, 05:04 PM   #18
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Guess you don't have Airplay mirroring yet. If you did you wouldn't care anymore.
if i had a macbook, that would be a great option. imac is way upstairs so AppleTV works for me.
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Old Aug 12th, 2012, 06:13 PM   #19
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if i had a macbook, that would be a great option. imac is way upstairs so AppleTV works for me.
Yeah, the Apple TV works for me too. Without it, you can't use Airplay...
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Old Aug 15th, 2012, 01:04 PM   #20
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It does suck that AirPlay mirroring doesn't support hardware as recent as a two year old MBP.
AirPlay Mirroring was the main function I wanted in Mountain Lion, so I was disappointed to say the least when I couldn't find it after upgrading.

I've been contemplating upgrading to a 2011 model iMac or MacBook Pro, but it seems silly to spend $1000 just so I can use one function.
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