http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/29/apple-tv-3-0-software-update-is-out/ Engadget Comments for Apple TV 3.0 software update is out, with iTunes Extras, LP & Genius in tow http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/29/apple-tv-3-0-software-update-is-out/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/29/apple-tv-3-0-software-update-is-out/Oct 29th 2009 3:53PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/29/apple-tv-3-0-software-update-is-out/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/29/apple-tv-3-0-software-update-is-out/
Notice the word tried.

The log in screen states you need to log in with either you Apple ID or your iTunes account ID. I submitted my Apple ID and got back a screen telling me this was an in invalid ID. I should contact iTunes and fix things.

I'll leave out a lot of details here where I look all over Apple's web site trying to find a way to actually contact anyone. Called Apple and was told I should contact iTunes and see if they could fix the problem or, just maybe, my Apple TV is broken.

Used Apple's Call and Expert feature and was told Apple sees this download as a kind of "purchase" from the iTunes store even through it is being done at no charge. To get the download the customer MUST have an iTunes account.

When I protested that this was, after all, a software update the response was that I should create an account including submitting my credit card info, do the download, then log back in and delete the account.

Hmmmmm.]]>Oct 29th 2009 7:37PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/29/apple-tv-3-0-software-update-is-out/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/29/apple-tv-3-0-software-update-is-out/
I had to do the same thing. I can't say I 100% agree with Apple's method of updating the ATV, but it is what it is. I don't think they are going to change their policy for a few complainers like us. I've voiced my opinion, but to be honest....they hit home run after home run and this update is no different.

I'm really enjoying it and I'm sure you will too once you're able to download it.

Technology is a blessing and a curse. Apple makes it more of a blessing than a curse for me.

I'm sure most here can agree.

Good Luck Mate!]]>Oct 30th 2009 6:09AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/29/apple-tv-3-0-software-update-is-out/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/29/apple-tv-3-0-software-update-is-out/Oct 30th 2009 9:54AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/10/29/apple-tv-3-0-software-update-is-out/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/29/apple-tv-3-0-software-update-is-out/Nov 1st 2009 9:49PM