I'm SO happy with it.  I love watching and listening to podcasts through the box.  The netflix integration is awesome, too -- so far it's the best interface of all the devices I use (Samsung Smart TV, iPhone, xbox 360, Computer).  

Being able to stream anything from my two macs' itunes libraries is so much fun -- no more need to tie the computer to the TV or get the computer out for the kid to watch.  

One minor complaint -- some movies that I was able to download a digital copy for via iTunes when I bought the DVD (or bought the movie on iTunes) don't show up in my "Purchased" section so I can't watch them through the cloud streaming (they have to be streamed from the iPhone or the computer). Specifically, Avatar and X-Men: First Class.  

Also, in order to stream music, I have to sign up for a "Match" account (pay per year deal $24.99 a year).  Not sure I really want to do that at this point. 

Back to the good:

The Remote App for iphone/ipod/ipad is very easy to use, robust, and feels AWESOME when you launch stuff from a computer upstairs or your iOS device.  Using the keypad is so much easier than hunting and pecking with the apple remote, especially during setup.

The picture quality is SUPERB. I've bought a season pass for the new Avatar Series - The Legend of Korra, and it is stunning.  

Selection = amazing.  I've discovered new podcasts, shows, movies, etc. through iTunes and the streaming works phenomenally well, the sound is good (I'm using the Samsung UND46D6050's speakers), and I sometimes just spend 30 -40 mins looking at trailers. 

You do have to get used to the Remote app a bit.  The touch screen scrolling can be a bit difficult - as it is very sensitive - and I wish a small version of the movie covers a la cover flow would appear when browsing netflix.  The Apple remote has another small learning curve.  I didn't like it at first but now I kinda enjoy the simplicity.  What's not simple is figuring out what "up" "down" etc. do in the context of browsing. I also would like a way to perma pair / un pair a remote. 

I was given a remote as a gift a few years prior and I loved it for my Macbook Pro.  Now with the apple TV, I have to make sure my laptop isn't in line of the remote sensor at all becuase it will launch itunes on the laptop instead of just working on the AppleTV.  Maybe it was an issue because I was using Bootcamp at the time. 

Overall, the AppleTV is an incredibly enjoyable experience.  I wish there was "more" to it, but if I have versions of the movie I want to watch on a computer, I can stream that without having to repurchase everything through iTunes (you can't watch it through iCloud).  

It is a no brainer if you want a device that does netflix and you have existing iTunes purchases (movies, tv shows, etc.).  I wish it were more "open."  The Roku in my bedroom is great for Amazon Video on Demand (sometimes they have super cheap rental specials that are just as good on the smaller Samsung we have upstairs as what I see downstairs).  it would just be great if I could get Hulu Plus, Netflix, VuDu, iTunes, etc. on one device that was as easy to setup and maintain as the AppleTV.  

I would imagine finding this would be like finding a message from a departed loved one.  I am pretty sure if I heard something similar to this, I would have broken down. 

http://gizmodo.com/5880091/the-beatles-here-comes-the-sun

I also find it simply AMAZING how many tracks there are to this song.  How much didn't make the mix?  How much is in it but so subtle that you don't notice it? 

Time for a home remedy- Coffee and Poptarts.

With Google+, I tie my twitter to it through Google's buzz, unfortunately, my Buzz's don't show up in G+, and to get to them you have to go to my profile, don't think many folks do that. 

I tend to post on twitter the most often, but if I want something out there on both Facebook and Twitter, and by extension Google+ I have to repost.  I don't like those "Post once see it everywhere apps."  

Sometimes I re-edit, expand, etc. on the original thought as I post from one to another, but I have to say, that gets annoying*.

*Much like my posts on Google+, Facebook, and Twitter. :)

Oh well, I have two refuges to try next time -- the Dilly Bar and Mr. Misty.  

Regardless of the taste, I have to thank my eldest sister for the gift card.  Came in handy today for a break. 

X-Men: First Class was NOT AT ALL LIKE this.  Well, aside from deviating from the comcis a lot, it brought in some very cool aspects -- setting it in the 1960s, using characters that were essentially true to their counterparts as far as personalities go.  Powers and what the did may have been tweaked, but it all came out really well. 

Some of the odd ball decisions -- like Azazel, Mystique and Xavier's relationship, including the Angel with the insect wings -- I wasn't too fond of but, that can all be forgiven because the movie was a blast.  X3 shouldn't have been done without Bryan Singer or Matthew Vaughn (who was supposed to take over for Singer when he left).  I wish they would have just let it ride until now, even forgoing Wolverine: Origins which should have ended 3/4ths through the movie -- with him escaping into the wild and going feral instead of all that adamantite bullet/deadpool BS.  

First class was fantastic.  The cameo was hilarious, spot on, too.  I enjoyed the characters used.  Wished there was more of Darwin as well as Banshee...and some ellusion to Alex's brother.  Having said all that, I wish they had put something in at the very end, like most marvel movies.  Save some time and don't watch all the credits.  Maybe just see the movie again :)