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Apple TV changed the way we watch TV and movies when it first came out; now it's changing how we watch again. This permutation of the Apple TV is more compact, and based around streaming - not syncing. Movies, photos, music, TV shows and more stream directly to the Apple TV, and subsequently your HDTV, from the Internet or from the iTunes on your computer. Soon you'll also be able to wirelessly transmit to Apple TV from your iPod, iPad, or iPhone too.
Powered by the Apple A4 chip this Apple TV is touted to be faster than ever. Just connect the device to your HDTV with an HDMI cable, plug in the power source, (make sure your router's on!) and you're good to go.
About the size of the palm of your hand the Apple TV will hardly take up any space at all. The included remote gives you all the control you need to browse and select your media options - from Netflix, YouTube, Flickr, your iTunes, and even your iPod, iPad, and iPhone, with AirPlay. Alternatively, you can also use your iPhone or iPod touch as a remote using the free Remote app from the App store.
This Apple TV is all about rentals; you can rent single shows for 99¢ from the iTunes store. You have 30 days to start watching, and after you begin, 24 hours to complete viewing. Of course, when you purchase movies and shows from iTunes on your computer, you can watch those any time. Additionally, you can keep track of your favorite TV shows with Apple TV - Select your favorite shows with the remote and catch up with them when you can. And, of course, there's Netflix. Netflix subscribers can use the device to stream thousands of available movies and TV shows right to their HDTV over a broadband Internet connection.
Along with watching movies, TV shows, and Internet videos, Apple TV gives you access to photos and music stored on your computer as well. Share your photos in HD using the slideshow feature, and add a soundtrack from your iTunes. When you feel like delving into your music library pick out albums and songs, much like you do on your computer.
- Simple, Entertaining Design
- This sleek Apple TV has been completely retuned for your entertainment. It's 80 percent smaller than the previous generation - even with a built-in power supply. Which makes it perfect for sitting neatly on a widescreen TV stand or squeezing into a crowded media cabinet. Not only does this Apple TV have an amazingly small footprint, it's also incredibly energy efficient. It stays cool without a fan, so it's never noisy. And when it's not filling your living room with drama, romance, and comedy, it uses less power than a night-light
- All Streaming. No Hassle
- Everything you want to watch - movies, TV shows, photos, and more - streams wirelessly to Apple TV. That way you don't have to worry about managing storage or syncing to your iTunes library. HD movie and TV show rentals play over the Internet to your widescreen TV, while music and photos stream from your computer. Either way, all you have to do is click and play. Since Apple TV features a powerful A4 chip, it streams everything effortlessly, without frozen screens or stutters. Video looks crisp and clear. And just like watching a DVD, you can fast-forward through opening credits, pause for a popcorn break, or replay a hilarious scene until you memorize every line
- Get Connected with Apple TV
- Setting up Apple TV is about as simple as it gets. Just plug the power cord into the wall and connect Apple TV to your widescreen TV using an HDMI cable (sold separately). Since everything streams wirelessly to Apple TV, that's all you need. Well, that and a comfy couch
- From the Movie Theater to Your Home Theater
- No more waiting for DVDs or watching stale blockbusters on cable. With Apple TV, you get instant access to the hottest Hollywood titles and new releases - often the same day they come out on DVD. Popular movies are never out of stock and you can rent as many as you want. That's perfect for those spontaneous movie nights (or afternoons or mornings). Search by top movies, title, or genre. Even read a quick movie review, watch the trailer, and check out the latest ratings from Rotten Tomatoes. Once you find what you're looking for, simply press Play, and in seconds, you're watching the opening credits with theater-like Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound. SD rentals start at just $2.99, and HD rentals start at $3.99. You have 30 days to start watching, and once you begin, you can watch as many times as you want in 24 hours
- A La Carte TV Show Rentals
- With Apple TV, anytime is prime time. That's because you can rent your favorite TV shows - sitcoms, dramas, and reality series - on the spot, completely commercial free and in HD for just 99¢ per episode. Watch a show the day after it airs, or camp out on your couch and catch up on past seasons with a marathon of back-to-back episodes. Once you rent an episode, you have 30 days to press Play. Then it's yours for the next 48 hours. Watch it once, or replay it as many times as you want for some instant rerun gratification
- Apple TV. Your Personal TV Watching Assistant
- Say it's midseason and you can't make it home in time to watch this week's episode of your favorite show. Apple TV keeps track of your favorite shows so the next time you turn on your TV, you can quickly see which season you're watching and which episodes are new. Select shows with a few clicks of the included remote. And if your viewing list gets a bit long, Apple TV lets you rearrange it any way you want by clicking and reordering shows using the remote
- Even More Flicks with Netflix
- From classics to recent Hollywood favorites, Netflix on Apple TV puts even more movies and TV shows within reach of your remote. Apple TV smartly organizes the huge Netflix catalog of HD and SD titles so you can find exactly what you're looking for in a matter of clicks. When you find something you like, watch it right away or add it to your instant-watch queue. Since Apple TV lets you access your Netflix account directly from your HDTV, you can ditch all the computer-to-TV adapters and skip straight to the part where you press Play
- The Internet's Most Wanted. Now On Your HDTV
- Put down your mouse and grab a remote. In addition to movies and TV shows, Apple TV gives you access to some of your favorite Internet content - and makes it even more entertaining by giving it the movie-star treatment on your HDTV. Browse and play YouTube videos, watch your favorite HD podcasts, and listen to Internet radio through your home entertainment speakers. Apple TV even lets you access Flickr photos and MobileMe galleries from the biggest screen in the house
- Turn Your TV Into An HD Photo Album
- With Apple TV, every megapixel of every photo looks amazing. Big, bold, and in glorious HD: It's the treatment your digital life deserves. So instead of huddling around a computer screen, you and your friends can relive memories from a comfy spot in your living room. Or add some life to the party with a photo slideshow. Select an album, pick a slideshow theme, and finish it off with a soundtrack featuring music from your iTunes library
- Your Music. Your Speakers. The Perfect Duet
- You've got tons of music on your computer. But the best speakers in the house are part of your home theater system. Apple TV connects them without missing a beat. Your iTunes music library streams directly to Apple TV. So you can sit back, choose a tune, and enjoy the music
- Give Your Digital Collection Some Airtime
- Those movies and TV shows you bought on iTunes don't have to stay on your computer. For maximum entertainment, stream your digital collection over the air to your Apple TV. Just don't forget to call dibs on the recliner
- Channel Surf, Tap, and Flick with the Remote App
- Control Apple TV using your iPhone or iPod touch. Download the Remote app free from the App Store. And with a flick of your finger, you can rent new movies and TV shows, scroll through the Netflix catalog, and browse your media collection. Remote uses the same easy-to-use interface you already use to browse music and video on your Multi-Touch device. So right away, you know how to navigate. If you want to find something specific, use your device's QWERTY keyboard to quickly tap out the title instead of clicking letters on the Apple TV screen. Then keep tapping to play, fast-forward, rewind, and pause to your finger's content
- If It's on iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, it's on Apple TV
- You can already stream music, photos, and video from your computer to Apple TV. With AirPlay, you can stream it all from your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch, too. So if you feel like watching a movie you have on one of your devices, you don't need to rent or buy it again. Just tap to start playing content on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, then tap again to instantly stream whatever you're watching - or listening to - directly to Apple TV. Airplay is compatible with an iPod touch, iPhone, or iPad running iOS 4.2 or later.
| CPU | Apple A4 Chip |
| Ports | HDMI Optical audio 10/100BASE-T Ethernet Built-in IR receiver Micro USB |
| Infrared | 1x Integrated IR Receiver |
| Wireless Networking | 802.11n Wi-Fi (a/b/g compatible) 2.4 and 5GHz |
| Supported Video Formats |
H.264 video up to 720p, 30 fps, Main Profile level 3.1 with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps per channel, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats MPEG-4 video, up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats Motion JPEG (M-JPEG) up to 35 Mbps, 1280 by 720 pixels, 30 frames per second, audio in ulaw, PCM stereo audio in .avi file format |
| Supported Audio Formats | AAC (16 to 320Kbps); protected AAC (from iTunes Store); MP3 (16 to 320Kbps); MP3 VBR; Audible (formats 2, 3, and 4); Apple Lossless; AIFF; WAV; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound pass-through |
| Supported Image Formats | JPEG, GIF, TIFF |
| TV Compatibility | High-definition TVs with HDMI and capable of 720p 50/60Hz |
| System Requirements |
Computer: Mac or PC Software: iTunes 10 or later Hardware: Wi-Fi (AirPort Extreme, 802.11b, 802.11g or 802.11n) or 10/100Mbps Ethernet iTunes Store account for renting movies and TV shows, and for Home Sharing Netflix account for streaming Netflix content |
| Environmental Requirements |
Operating Temperature: 32-95°F (0-35°C) Humidity: 5-95%, non-condensing Altitude: 10,000' (3000m) Storage Temperature: -4-113°F (-20-45°C) Humidity: 5-95%, non-condensing |
| Electrical Requirements | AC: 100-240VAC Built-in 6W universal power supply |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 3.9 x 0.9 x 3.9" (98 x 23 x 98mm) |
| Weight | 0.6 lb (272g) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 136 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
98%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to set up (123)
- Easy to use (122)
- Sleek design (79)
- Reliable (56)
- Well built / quality (31)
Cons
- Difficult to set up (3)
Best Uses
- Home (69)
- Movies (63)
- Television (53)
- Dorm room (23)
- Office (13)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Enthusiast (54), Casual user (38), Power user (38)
- Primary use:
- Personal (38)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (118), Yes (13)
Most Liked Positive Review
works as advertised
For some time now, I've been streaming from my iMac via PS3 and using that for Netflix as well. The problem with this, however, is that half the time the music playlist will ...Read complete review
For some time now, I've been streaming from my iMac via PS3 and using that for Netflix as well. The problem with this, however, is that half the time the music playlist will be listed as "empty" so I wanted to try this device from Apple.
It works as advertised. No problems. Took just a little bit of tinkering within iTunes to get all my music and photos to be allowed to "share on home network". Unlike with the PS3, everything works.
Netflix functions well. Quality (as on the playstation) is near DVD quality, as was the Breaking Bad (season 3) which I downloaded via iTunes on the iMac and then streamed across through the AppleTV device. I do have a 20mb network so YMMV but my streaming is without a hiccup.
The apple forums have been helpful for 2 issues: I turned off (via security settings) infrared interface on the iMac as I was getting cross chatter from the remote which I was trying to just use on the AppleTV device. Additionally, music playlists, if opened, will arrange alphabetically, but the forums came through again with a solution. Simply press play at the playlist rather than opening to tracks avaiable and it will play according to your track listing (which, of course, is very important).
I certainly thing that the playstation has a much cooler screen for music playback but the AppleTV will show album art work and current song playing, as well as, the abilty to go into a screen saver of choice so you can pick a particular photo event and have that played back while the music plays. Not too bad for visual.
The remote is a little clunky. For example, you'll have to press the menu button multiple times to get back to the "home" screen once you've delved down into the submenus.
Overall I am pleased to say that this device works as advertised and the apple forums will help you should you have any issues.
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Most Liked Negative Review
A good media center. When It works.
I have an iPhone.
Ok, an iPad too.
And a LOT of stuff in iTunes, iPad and iPhone.
Then I bought an Airport Extreme + Apple TV ...Read complete review
I have an iPhone.
Ok, an iPad too.
And a LOT of stuff in iTunes, iPad and iPhone.
Then I bought an Airport Extreme + Apple TV to show my media in the TV, rigth?
No. For some reason I'm still discovering, my iDevices and the ATV cant connect to my Home Sharing enabled iTunes (firewalls Off)
Pictures are great. Bud sending movies from the iPhone are slow to load!
Better yet, In my county I can't rent movies, so the ATV did a favor and let-me only with trailers!
Is it because I need a powerful PC ant the MBP Isn't good enough to migrate?
Thaaaaaaaanks! =(
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Pros
- COMPACT
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy To Use
- Reliable
- Silent
- Sleek Design
Cons
- Must jailbreak for XMBC
- Small remote
Best Uses
- XBMC media center
Comments about Apple TV:
I use the product as an HTPC. It is my first Apple product. All my other (3) HTPCs are ITX sized systems running XBMC Live or XBMC-Buntoo.
It is tiny, silent, built in wireless N. It just works.
The only con I see so far is the jailbreak process just to get XBMC installed on it. I mean, honestly... it is the only app I wanted on the system and if it were available for purchase to install on here or if I didn't have to go through this process I would have gladly done that. The remote is also TINY. You can and will lose this remote especially if you have little kids. Everything just works though. Can't complain about that.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy To Use
- Sleek Design
Cons
Best Uses
- Dorm Room
- Home
- Movies
- Television
Comments about Apple TV:
I bought an Apple TV 2nd generation. the product speaks for itself as far as quality and ease of use is concerned, its an apple product (I'm a PC diehard too), so I'm not going to waste time with a critique of the product.
I would like to take this space to give B&H a little praise however. I bought it for $20 less than what it has sold for since it came out in September 2010. I realize that the 1080P version was due to hit the shelves, and you would expect prices to come down... but other sites jacked their prices up due to limited availability.
To top it off, I ordered with the wrong credit card, and had to call in to customer service to cancel the order. This was all at 3:30, right before the cutoff for the same day shipping deadline. order by 4 and the item ships that day. I really needed the Apple TV before Tuesday of the following week, and it was Thursday. I couldn't waste any time because the Apple TV was a door prize for our company giveaway at a convention.
The customer service agent canceled the one order, placed the new order and recognized that i lived close enough to the store that regular ground shipping would get it there in plenty of time. It arrived the next day.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
- Similar:
- Apple TV
Comments about Apple TV:
Good price - Shipping was quick. Product was new in sealed Apple box. Called to verify iOS, was told Product had iOS 4.2 prior to purchase. It came with 4.4. No big deal. Was able to modify - works great!
Pros
- Easy To Use
- High Capacity
- Sleek Design
Cons
Best Uses
- Movies
Comments about Apple TV:
B&H always services in a professional manner with timely delivery and well-packaged. The Apple TV is so convenient and makes watching flicks a breeze. Apple and B&H, an awesome duo.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy To Use
- Reliable
- Sleek Design
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Television
Comments about Apple TV:
ATV was very easy to set up and start using. Netflix works wonderful, no lag or loading. Easy to connect to the iMac and use airplay with my iPhone. The remote is OK, works well but it is a pain to enter email and password with the remote, use the remote app for iPhone or iPad.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy To Use
- Reliable
- Sleek Design
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Movies
- Television
Comments about Apple TV:
Watching home movies on the tv, pictures slideshows, & streaming movies
- Was this a gift?:
- No
- Recommended:
- Apple airport extreme
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
- Movies
- Netflix Streaming
Comments about Apple TV:
Much better than the competition...very intuitive....you really do get what you pay for.
Bought it for my 78 year old great aunt...she was using it on her own within 5 minutes...the VCR was another story.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy To Use
- Sleek Design
Cons
Best Uses
- Dorm Room
- Home
- Movies
- Television
Comments about Apple TV:
Getting streaming content to TVs other than my primary unit just got very easy. This product is great and is extremely easy to set up and use. To top it off, its footprint is so small, it's hardly noticeable.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy To Use
- Reliable
- Sleek Design
Cons
Best Uses
- Office
Comments about Apple TV:
Use the product in an office enviornment to throw information from our i-Pads and i-Phones onto large screens to share with our staff during meetings.
Easy to install and works great with our i-Pads and i-Phones. As usual, good prices, easy to order, and quick shipping from B&H is why we use B&H over and over.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Sleek Design
Cons
Best Uses
- Movies
Comments about Apple TV:
excellent price
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy To Use
- Reliable
- Sleek Design
Cons
Best Uses
- Dorm Room
- Home
- Movies
- Television
Comments about Apple TV:
How I use it:
It is connected to my TV. Now I can rent movies on iTunes or netflix and watch them. I can also stream my iCloud music and TV shows straight to the TV. I can mirror my iPhone, iPod and iPad on TV. It is great of you have something like solar walk or garageband.
Things that are great about it:
Streaming from apple devices to the TV
Things that aren't so great about it:
I just have one frustration. The remote that comes with it has not volume button. I am assuming there is a logic behind that. But I am not sure. You have to use you TV remote to control the volume. Even on Logitech harmony, you have to press the TV button to shift access to the TV to control the volume. Not a biggie, but something to watch out.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy To Use
- Reliable
- Sleek Design
Cons
Best Uses
- Dorm Room
- Home
- Hotel
- Movies
- Office
- Television
Comments about Apple TV:
set up took less than 5 minutes. very easy to use
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy To Use
- Reliable
- Sleek Design
Cons
Best Uses
- Dorm Room
- Home
- Television
Comments about Apple TV:
Apple TV is phenomenal for Netflix users. Having access to the TV from the computers and iPhones is also great. The picture quality is fantastic and streaming takes very little time to get going.
I do wish there was a way to use an iPhone or wireless keyboard to make typing searches easier.
Also having some apps like Facebook, maps, twitter etc would be a great addition.
I do love it as it is though!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy To Use
- Reliable
- Sleek Design
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Movies
- Television
Comments about Apple TV:
I purchased the Apple TV to replace the generation 1 unit that failed. This 2nd generation unit is much improved. I'm able to reduce the number of gadgets drawing electricity as I can now connect to Netflix without the Roku box and the faster processor plays video without the lags that were common with the previous Apple TV. I'm now thinking of replacing my other generation 1 ATV with another ATV 2.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy To Use
- Sleek Design
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Apple TV:
Great product (as is expected from Apple). Love that it is out-of-the-box easy to use (again, as is expected from Apple). I use it primarily to throw photos from our computers on to the big screen and to play music from our computers in the living room. Have also enjoyed exploring youtube from the comfort of the couch. Haven't used it to watch TV or movies purchased from iTunes but probably will soon. Wish you were able to add channels to it; also wish Apple had a deal with the NFL but can't have it all. Also, the remote that comes with it doesn't have a very long range and at times the iMac in the kitchen receives the remote signal.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy To Use
- Reliable
- Sleek Design
- Small
Cons
- No Off Button
- Only HDMI
Best Uses
- Home
- Movies
- Photos
Comments about Apple TV:
As soon as I opened this I connected it to my TV and router. It found my network, found an iOS update and updated. Once on the main menu, I quickly found Netflix and was able to log in fast. Netflix streams fast and flawlessly. The user interface on all of the menu features are quick and smooth. You can be watching a streaming movie and back out to the main menu in only 1 second. All content loads very fast. Following the directions that are provided I was able to share my iTunes library that is on my PC. The Apple TV was able to find this library over the network with no sweat. Now any mp4 or .mov video files that I drag into my movies library are instantly available on the Apple TV in my living room! I will be buying a new hard drive and begin loading on my DVD collection so that I can now just browse a menu screen to pick out an old movie to watch. No more flipping through my giant DVD binders and putting a disk into the DVD player. I also have an iPhone 4 and iPad 1, both have an APP that can control the Apple TV through our home network. It works very easy and fast. All hand gestures that you do in the app are acted upon instantaneously by the Apple TV. Its really quite awesome. The Apple TV supports 720P @60fps video and does so very well. Even when using the menu, all of the animations of objects moving around are being done @60fps. So transitions are nice and smooth. After connecting to my iTunes library on my PC you can also access any photos that you tell iTunes to find. Now when family comes over it is very easy to watch a slideshow of resent photos without doing anything complicated. There are also around 15 slideshow themes that Apple provides that make your photos exciting to watch.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy To Use
- Reliable
- Sleek Design
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Movies
- Television
Comments about Apple TV:
We Love our Apple TV. Far superior to Roku.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy To Use
- Reliable
- Sleek Design
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
Comments about Apple TV:
This is awesome! Why did I wait so long? I can now play Pandora from my Iphone to my stereo wirelessly. Also, all of my itunes is availble as well. Wirelessly.
However, we now have family fights... while I'm playing something from my iphone, someone else in the house can switch the source to their iphone. Both a blessing and a curse.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy To Use
- Sleek Design
Cons
Best Uses
- Movies
Comments about Apple TV:
Easy to Hook up.. Easy. to use .. works every time.....was very happy from the start.. Have other ways to view movies.. but this is by far the easiest..
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy To Use
- Reliable
- Sleek Design
Cons
Best Uses
- Dorm Room
- Home
- Movies
- Television
Comments about Apple TV:
Another well-executed product from Apple. I wanted a device to stream Netflix, etc but was easy to use for everyone in our household. As usual, this product works as advertised. It is easy to set up, use, and is reliable. Comes with a nice remote too. Only downside is content (Netflix, iTunes only). Home sharing and connection with iCloud are definite +++. Innovative as usual.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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- Aluminum Apple Remote
- Power Cord
- Documentation
- 1-Year Limited Warranty
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