The Latest Fad: Hack An AppleTV. OK, But Why?

Officially, I’m a fan of AppleTV. It’s a slick and simple device that cleverly moves media from your Mac or PC to your TV.

If this little box is so good, why are there so many hacks to customize AppleTV. Because it’s not that good. Not yet, anyway.

Almost within hours of receiving their early-order AppleTV units, hacks and customizations began all over the country. What’s in the AppleTV device and why does it need so many hacks?

I’ve heard AppleTV described a number of ways. It’s an iPod for your TV. I’ll buy that..... (excerpted).

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