Early adopters of the new Apple TV are reporting issues with streaming HD rentals and problems completing “HDMI handshakes” between the new Apple TV and their HDTVs. reports “AppleInsider” (http://www.appleinsider.com).

Several discussion threads on Apple’s support forums related to issues with HD rentals not loading and HDMI connectivity problems have reached hundreds of posts in length as increasing numbers of Apple TV owners report having trouble with the device, the article adds.

Another Apple support thread details potential compatibility issues between Apple TV and a number of HDTV sets. Users report frequent “HDMI handshakes” between their television sets and Apple TV, with the picture returning with inverted colors. A user-compiled list of TVs affected includes models by Philips and Sony, says “AppleInsider.”