Odds and Ends: YouTube, 160 GB drives for Apple TV

Apple today announced that it is bringing two welcome additions to the Apple TV: a software upgrade (to ship in June) that will introduce the ability to stream live YouTube content to the device, and a 160 GB BTO hard drive option.

Regarding YouTube, an Apple press release says:

"Thousands of the most current and popular YouTube videos will be available on Apple TV at launch in mid-June, with YouTube adding thousands more each week until the full YouTube catalog is available this fall. With Apple TV?s stunning interface and simple Apple Remote, users can easily navigate through YouTube?s familiar video browsing categories or search for specific videos. YouTube members can also log-in to their YouTube accounts on Apple TV to view and save their favorite videos."

Meanwhile, the 160 GB hard drive option should appear at the online Apple Store at will tack an extra US$100 onto the Apple TV's normal US$299 price.

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