• Endgadget, Wednesday, September 1, 2010 2:15 PM

At a much-hyped (aren't they always?) media event on Wednesday, Steve Jobs did exactly what everyone was expecting him to do: debut the latest version of Apple TV. "It's now a streaming-focused device with an [sic] in a small matte black enclosure we're calling 'the hockey puck,' Engadget reports.

It has HDMI, Ethernet, optical audio, and USB plugs around back, and 802.11n for the cable haters. "Inside there ain't much -- there's no local storage, which makes this thing an entirely different beast than old Apple TVs," Engadget adds. Meanwhile, "Those new streaming HD TV rentals from ABC and Fox will be a mere 99 cents, while first run HD movies will be a less thrilling $4.99." Other services include Netflix, YouTube, Flickr, and Mobile Me, along with Rotten Tomatoes integration in the movie catalog.

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