Apple TV Specifications

By Ty Pendlebury on 21/05/2007

More Apple reviews , RRP: AU$449.00

The good:

  • Well built
  • Great interface

The bad:

  • Limited format compatibility -- no DivX
  • Lack of iTunes video content
  • Unable to make playlists
  • Limited onboard storage means PC or Mac needs to stay on
  • Cannot sync iPod

The bottomline:

A lack of playable formats and limited functionality really stunts the appeal of the otherwise elegant Apple TV. Read our Australian review.

Buying choices:

Editors' rating:

5.8/10

Users' rating:

7.3/10

General

  • Dimensions (H x W x D)
  • 28 x 197 x 197 mm
  • Weight
  • 1009 g
  • Device type
  • Networks digital media player
  • Connectivity
  • HDMI
  • File formats supported
  • MP3, AAC, MPEG-4
  • Wireless standards
  • 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n
  • HD standards
  • 720p, 1080i
  • Audio features
  • Analogue and digital audio outputs
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