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Reviews of the Apple TV (40GB)

  • 6.0

    homecinemachoice.com

    Review Summary: It may look the part, but Apple TV is not the hi-def platform we'd hoped for and HD frustrates more than it entertains

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  • No Rating

    pcworld.co.nz

    By Scott Bartley | July 30, 2007

    Review Summary: This is a good thing. Wireless video streaming, even under optimum conditions, can prove troublesome at times. The new 802.11n wireless networking specification employed by the Apple TV should go some some way towards eliminating interference from ...

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  • 6.7

    pcpro.co.uk

    By Ross Burridge | July 1, 2007

    Review Summary: A promising start for Apple's living-room takeover, but we're still waiting for the best bits.

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  • 7.9

    pcworld.com

    By Lincoln Spector | June 25, 2007

    Review Summary: Apple's video receiver is stylish and easy to set up, but you're confined to iTunes-supported content.

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  • 8.0

    whathomecinemamag.com

    Review Summary: Restrictions on video quality are a downside to what is otherwise a strong AV offering

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Manufacturer: Apple

Part number: MA711LL/A

General

  • Product Type Digital multimedia receiver
  • Width 7.8 in
  • Depth 7.8 in
  • Height 1.1 in
  • Weight 2.3 lbs

System

  • Max Recording Capacity 50 hour(s)

Connectors

  • Optical Digital Output Yes

TV Tuner

  • TV tuner type None

Digital Player (Recorder)

  • Device Type None
  • Digital Storage Media Hard disk drive - 40 GB

Network & Internet Multimedia

  • Functionality Digital audio playback, Digital photo playback, Digital video playback
  • Connectivity Wired, Wireless
  • Connectivity Protocols IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b (Wi-Fi), IEEE 802.3 (Ethernet), IEEE 802.3u (Fast Ethernet)
  • Supported Audio Formats AAC, MP3, WAV, AIFF, Protected AAC, Apple Lossless
  • Supported Video Formats H.264, MPEG-4, Protected H.264
  • Supported Pictures Formats BMP, GIF, JPG, PNG, TIFF

Supported Video Resolutions

  • Supported Video Resolutions 30fps, 30fps, 30fps

Remote Control

  • Type Remote control
  • Technology Infrared

Connections

  • Connector Type 1 x Component video output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x HDMI - Rear, 1 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x ( RJ-45 ) - Rear, 1 x SPDIF output - Rear, 1 x - Rear

Power

  • Type Internal
  • Power Consumption Operational 48 Watt

Manufacturer Warranty

  • Service & Support 1 year warranty
  • Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year, - 90 days

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Apple TV (40GB)

Buying Choices

TV Wireless 40GB HD Media Receiver from 1 online store: Lowest Price: $149.00

See prices from 1 store

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