Apple TV Sales Expected to Exceed 1 Million

CUPERTINO: Sales for the new Apple TV are expected to top 1 million units later this week.

The new platform allows users to watch HD movies and TV shows, stream content from Netflix, YouTube, Flickr and MobileMe for $99. iTunes users are now renting and purchasing more than 400,000 TV episodes and 150,000 movies per day. With AirPlay, users can wirelessly stream their music, videos and photos from iPad, iPhone and iPod touch to their Apple TV. Users can also control their Apple TV with their iPad, iPhone or iPod touch using the Remote app, which is available for free on the App Store.