Oct 19, 2017 And like all the other Apple TV models, the Apple TV 4K comes with an IR receiver. Read Also: How to Install Popcorn Time on Apple TV. Identify Apple TV Model by its Specs. You can also identify Apple TV model by its specs. Below are the specs for all Apple TV generations. You can compare them and find out which Apple TV model do you have. Mar 17, 2015 The original Apple TV (A1218) was first show off in September 2006 and referred to as the iTV. It made its official debut at Macworld Expo in January 2007 alongside the original iPhone. Based on a stripped down version of OS X Tiger, it had a 40GB hard disk inside — eventually a 160GB hard disk — and served primarily as a way to sync content from iTunes on the desktop and play it on the.
Apple TV (2nd Generation) Specs
Identifiers: 2nd Gen - MC572LL/A - AppleTV2,1 - A1378 - 2411
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Packed in a minute -- 3.9 inch by 3.9 inch by 0.9 inch -- black hockey puck-esq case, the Apple TV (Second Generation/Late 2010/Black) was designed to make it easy to rent movies and TV shows from Apple as well as stream movies, shows, photos and other content from a Mac, PC, iPod, iPhone or iPad all at 720p and 30 FPS (it does not support 1080p). It has built-in support for Netflix, YouTube, Flickr and MobileMe streaming as well.
In a significant departure from the original Apple TV, the second generation model was made for streaming and rentals alone -- there is no advertised internal storage and no option to buy content -- but it did not require a Mac or PC for 'tethering' either.
It is powered by an Apple A4 processor and runs a variant of the iOS that powers the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad models, although it does not formally run the iOS and cannot run iOS applications either. It cannot be updated beyond Apple TV Software Update 6.2.1.
Connectivity includes HDMI, optical audio, 10/100Base-T Ethernet, and a single Micro-USB port 'for service and diagnostics' -- and hacking, no doubt -- as well as 802.11a/b/g/n wireless networking.
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In a significant departure from the original Apple TV, the second generation model was made for streaming and rentals alone -- there is no advertised internal storage and no option to buy content -- but it did not require a Mac or PC for 'tethering' either.
It is powered by an Apple A4 processor and runs a variant of the iOS that powers the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad models, although it does not formally run the iOS and cannot run iOS applications either. It cannot be updated beyond Apple TV Software Update 6.2.1.
Connectivity includes HDMI, optical audio, 10/100Base-T Ethernet, and a single Micro-USB port 'for service and diagnostics' -- and hacking, no doubt -- as well as 802.11a/b/g/n wireless networking.
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- What are the differences between the black second generation Apple TV and the Aluminum Mac mini available at the time of its introduction? Which is best for my needs?
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Introduction Date: | September 1, 2010* | Discontinued Date: | March 7, 2012 |
Details: | The 'Introduction Date' refers to the date a model was introduced via press release. The 'Discontinued Date' refers to the date a model either was replaced by a subsequent system or production otherwise ended. *Please note that this model was introduced on September 1, 2010 but it started to ship on September 28, 2010. Also see: All Macs introduced in 2010. |
Details: | The Geekbench 2 benchmark does not support this Apple TV. Geekbench 2 benchmarks reflect results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better. Individual user-submitted benchmarks can vary, but an average can be useful to get an idea of the relative performance of different Apple devices. You also might be interested in combing through all Geekbench user-submissions for Apple devices with the AppleTV2,1 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models. To dynamically compare Geekbench results from different Macs side-by-side, please see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison. |
Details: | *Apple states that the second generation Apple TV has an Apple A4 processor (S5L8930) but does not specify the clockspeed. However, it is a variable speed processor with a maximum clockspeed of 1 GHz and it commonly runs around 750 MHz to 800 MHz. Also see: What type of processor does the black second generation Apple TV use? Can it be upgraded? |
Details: | The Apple A4 processor in this Apple TV is soldered to the motherboard and cannot be upgraded. |
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Details: | *Apple does not specify the amount of RAM onboard. However, in its customary 'teardown,' iFixit determined that it has 256 MB of RAM onboard, just like the iPod touch (4th Gen). Also see: How much RAM of what type does the black second generation Apple TV support? Can it be upgraded? Also see: Actual Max RAM of All G3 & Later Macs. |
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Details: | The video cannot be upgraded. |
Display Support: | Single Display* | Native Resolution: | Multiple* |
Details: | The second generation Apple TV requires a 'high-definition TV with HDMI and [that is] capable of 720p 60/50Hz.' Also see: How do you connect the black second generation Apple TV to a television? |
Details: | The Apple TV can only be connected to a single television. |
Details: | *Officially, the second generation Apple TV has no internal storage. However, in its customary 'teardown,' iFixit determined that it actually has 8 GB of flash memory to cache content during streaming. It no doubt will be used by clever hackers for onboard storage as well. Also see: How much storage does the black second generation Apple TV contain? Can it be upgraded? |
Details: | No Apple TV plays CDs or DVDs. |
Details: | This Apple TV has a 'wired' 10/100Base-T Ethernet port as well as 802.11n wireless capabilities. |
Standard AirPort: | 802.11a/b/g/n | Standard Bluetooth: | None |
Details: | The Apple TV has built-in support for AirPort Extreme (802.11a/b/g/n). Also see: What is 802.11n? How is it different from 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11a? |
Details: | Apple reports that the single Micro-USB port is 'for service and diagnostics'. |
Details: | The Apple TV models have no expansion slots or bays. It is not designed to be upgraded by end users. |
Details: | This Apple TV shipped with an Aluminum Apple Remote. It also has a single Micro-USB port that Apple reports is 'for service and diagnostics' (as well as hacking). |
Details: | Uses a tiny 3.9 inch by 3.9 inch, 0.9 inch tall case. |
Details: | The Apple order number should be unique to this system. |
Apple Model No: | A1378 (EMC 2411) | Model ID: | AppleTV2,1 |
Details: | These identifiers are unique to this specific Apple TV. Also see: All Apple devices with the A1378 Model Number, the 2411 EMC Number, and the AppleTV2,1 Model Identifier. For more about these identifiers and how to locate them on Macs, please refer to EveryMac.com's Mac Identification section. |
Pre-Installed OS: | Apple TV 4.1* | Maximum OS: | Apple TV 6.2.1* |
Details: | *Apple does not formally specify what operating system the second generation Apple TV uses, but it was pre-installed with a modified version of iOS 4.1 and cannot be updated beyond Apple TV Software Update 6.2.1. It is not capable of running standard iOS applications or the later 'tvOS.' |
Dimensions: | 3.9 x 3.9 x 0.9 | Avg. Weight: | 0.6 lbs. (0.27 kg) |
Details: | In inches - height x width x depth (98 mm x 98 mm x 23 mm) |
Original Price (US): | US$99 | Est. Current Retail: | US$50-US$100 |
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Details: | The second generation Apple TV has a single HDMI port. |
Details: | Apple reports that the single Micro-USB port is 'for service and diagnostics'. |
Details: | One 10/100Base-T Ethernet port. |
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Details: | *The second generation Apple TV has an optical audio out port. |
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Details: | The Apple TV has a built-in 6-watt universal power supply. |
Global original prices for the Apple TV (2nd Generation) in 34 different countries and territories follow; organized alphabetically by region.
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Original Prices - North & South America
Mexico: | MXN $1499 | United States: | US$99 |
Original Prices - Europe
Denmark: | DKK 949 | Finland: | €119 |
Ireland: | €119 | Italy: | €119 |
Norway: | NOK 850 | Portugal: | €119 |
Switzerland: | CHF 129 | United Kingdom: | £99 |
Original Prices - Asia
India: | N/A | Indonesia: | N/A |
Malaysia: | N/A | The Philippines: | N/A |
Thailand: | N/A | Vietnam: | N/A |
Original Prices - Australia & New Zealand
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