Yes, I feel better now.

Certainly it does video. My point is that with a B&O TV you can see all the flaws in a less than great video source. Perhaps though as pointed out above, new codecs will mean HD video content. The current video quality from AppleTV falls somewhere b/t VHS and DVD. I think we all agree that it's hard to beat the image of a well mastered DVD on

I too use Lintronic to control my mp3 server in the main room. I do not have a solution for display information in link rooms, I also find this frustrating. However, I am able to control the server from link rooms by using x-10 commands that are translated via Lintronic.

The US-spec Avant has one component video input (presumably) for a set top box. There is a menu option for "generic" that allows the AppleTV to work perfectly. Again the limiting factor is the Remote Control issue. BTW, AppleTV is great for audio (within the limits of compressed digital music). However, the Avant's excellent image shows

Fortunately in the USA, Avants have one digital input. My AppleTV works great. The next challenge is to get Lintronic to works perfectly. I have a Beo1 controlling all but fast scroll.