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Reviews of the Apple TV (40GB)

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    pcworld.com

    By Edward N. Albro, PC World | March 22, 2007

    Review Summary: With a 40GB hard drive, Apple's new device copies video, music and photos from your computer's iTunes collection and plays them on your TV.

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    anandtech.com

    By Anand Lal Shimpi | March 22, 2007

    Review Summary: Although the less exciting of Apple's major announcements this year, Apple TV is finally upon us. As the world waits for the iPhone, it's time to look at Apple's latest entry into the convergence market. While we work on our review we thought you all ...

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  • 8.0

    pcmag.com

    By Tim Gideon and Joel Santo Domingo | March 22, 2007

    Review Summary: Now with an improved, streamlined interface, Internet radio, Genius, and LP supportand a lower price, Apple TV is finally a blockbuster home-entertainment device.

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    computershopper.com

    By Troy Dreier | March 1, 2007

    Review Summary: Believe what you've heard: The Apple TV really is that good. Finally, a media extender that gets it right.

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    lordpercy.com

    Review Summary: At last the Apple iTV box is revealed or the Apple TV unit as it is now branded. But is this anything more than a stylish media streamer that supports Hi-Def video? We get a brief play and try to find out.

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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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Buying Choices

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Apple TV (40GB)

Buying Choices

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

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