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Apple TV 2nd-gen / MC572
8.3 out of 10

Apple TV 2nd-gen / MC572

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Expert Review

The Gadgeteer
3 July 2011
  • Excerpt: I used to think my cable box offered all the programming I needed.  As cable prices keep rising, I’ve come to the conclusion that those multi-media boxes and an $8/month
  • Pros: Gives access to Internet programming (iTunes, Netflix, etc), Very easy to set up, Lets you access content on computers and iPods/iPhones/iPads on your local network, T...
  • Cons: Doesn't have a QWERTY keyboard for entering account info and passwords, No HDMI cable provided - and you MUST have an HDMI cable to use it
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Hands On Review: Tune In to Apple TV 2nd Generation

homeserverland.com
15 April 2011
  • Excerpt: Apple gave us computers, gave us phones, and now its Apple TV time. When the concept of Apple TV first surfaced, it was a large belief that Apple TV will not be much more...
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Review: Apple TV MC572LL/A 2nd Gen (2G) Unboxing & Hookup

GadgetMadness
1 October 2010
  • Conclusion: We’d always considered the original Apple TV to be a bit of an odd duck. “Another hard drive to manage and back up? What happens when I run out of room on my Apple TV?
  • Pros: Only two physical connections needed to operate (HDMI, power), New form factor runs cool and quiet., Remote App allows for total control of Home Sharing and Apple TV.,...
  • Cons: HDMI cable not included., $3.99 per HD movie, $.99 per HD TV show may be steep for some.
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Apple TV (2nd generation, late 2010) review

Techworld
1 October 2010
  • Summary: The new Apple TV is a spectacular hardware upgrade from the old model. The device is easy to use, and excels at two tasks: playing back content from local iTunes...
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Overall 6
6.0

Apple TV 2nd Gen (2010)

TrustedReviews
6 February 2011
  • Summary: Has Apple entered a market sector in which its principles fundamentally undermine its chances of success?
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Overall 6
6.0

Apple TV (2nd Generation) review

expertreviews.co.uk
13 December 2010
  • Conclusion: Apple TV has a lovely interface and will suit those who use iTunes for everything, but its low resolution and poor format support count against it.
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Overall 6
6.0

Apple TV (2nd generation, late 2010) review

Macworld UK
20 October 2010
  • Excerpt: The original Apple TV , announced in 2006 and released in early 2007, was Apple’s first take on providing media streaming to the living room.
  • Pros: Small size; Low price; Runs cool; Solid 720p playback; Responsive interface
  • Cons: Limited rental content on iTunes; Home Sharing requires single iTunes account; Initial setup still requires tedious text input
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Overall 7
6.7
Value for money 5
5.0
Features 5
5.0
Ease of use 10
10

Apple TV (2nd gen)

PC Pro
19 October 2010
  • Conclusion: A device that bears all the hallmarks of Apple's immaculate hardware and interface design, but where's the content?
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