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Well, at least we can get the hardware over and done with quickly. The latest Apple TV looks exactly like the old one, and it's innards aren't really any different either. Box steady: no change to the look, little to the spec For the record, there's an...

I like the Apple TV: the UI is easy to navigate and, if retrograde, nonetheless paves the way for apps; the remote is excellent; it's responsive, and playback is good; and the box itself is compact and doesn't need a power brick. It is one elegant, co...
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channelpro.co.uk Updated: 2012-04-26 01:36:27
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Full HD video and greater AirPlay support make the revamped Apple TV an attractive propositionRating: 4Average: 4 (1 vote) The Apple TV is the black sheep of the Apple family, this latest update being casually dropped into the keynote speech for the la...
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wired.co.uk Updated: 2012-04-26 01:36:27
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Is it better to be a jack of all trades or a master of one? In today's ruthless technology jungle the former seems to be true. Convergence crushes single purpose products and we buy by ticking off an ever longer checklist of features and minimum requir...

Stylish hardware, refined software, 1080p playback and seamless audio and video AirPlay integration with existing Apple products...

Apple TV remains little more than a TV conduit for more capable devices and without them it flounders...

The Apple TV is a hard product to score because it is exceptionally needy. On its own it is a modest upgrade on an average product with limited functionality that Apple sceptics should avoid. But place the Apple TV amongst iTunes users, iOS devices an...
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The design is Identical to the previous version of Apple TV, but the third-generation box has a new interface, and new specs - namely support for 1080p - but is it worth the upgrade, or for people yet to get one, the purchase? We've been living with t...

iTunes on your TV, Airplay some content from your iPad or iPhone, Photostream support...

No BBC iPlayer or any app support, not all movies in the UK are available in 1080p, interface is still very clunky, AirPlay doesn't work for all apps...

Apple TV is still a strange beast to understand, and this release doesn't change that...
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Although the previous Apple TV was pretty slick to use, its lowly 720p output counted against it. For the 2012 new Apple TV, things have changed and it's now a Full HD 1080p video streamer. What hasn't changed is the Apple TV's incredibly small dimensi...

Works brilliantly and smoothly with online movies and TV programmes, while AirPlay makes it at home on an Apple network. The limited file support and lack of UPnP support is still a little disappointing, though...
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alphr.com Updated: 2012-04-26 01:36:27
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The Apple TV is the black sheep of the Apple family, this latest update being casually dropped into the keynote speech for the launch of the new iPad . Like the tablet, you'd do well to spot any physical difference from its predecessor - it's a mere milli...

Full HD video and greater AirPlay support make the revamped Apple TV an attractive proposition...
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One of the chief complaints about the first version of Apple TV released onto the US market was that the device could only stream video at 720p. In line with Apple's recent upgrade of the iPad's screen to the 'retina' display, the company has now upgra...
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The new-model of Apple TV looks and acts exactly like the previous model. I’ve spent the last week with the new, 1080p-compatible version of the Apple TV, and I’m here to report thatit’s exactly like its predecessor in all but one way. See also New iPa...

At £99, the third-generation Apple TV continues to be as excellent a value as the previous model—and now it supports higher-quality video too. That’s a good thing. For those with the previous generation, however, the decision to upgrade comes down to w...
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macworld.com.au Updated: 2012-04-26 01:36:27
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The new model of Apple TV looks and acts exactly like the previous model. I’ve spent the last week with the new, , and I’m here to report that in all but one way.That difference is its support for native 1080p video, as streamed from iTunes, over the...

Good value for money; 1080 video standout feature...

Not much difference from the previous model; 1080 videos require fast internet connection, $109...

At $109, the third-generation Apple TV continues to be as excellent a value as the previous model – and now it supports higher-quality video too. That’s a good thing. For those with the previous generation, however, the decision to upgrade comes down t...
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The new-model of Apple TV looks and acts exactly like the previous model. I’ve spent the last week with the new, 1080p-compatible version of the Apple TV, and I’m here to report that it’s exactly like its predecessor in all but one way. That difference...

There is a lot to like about the third-gen Apple TV. It's well-built and easy to use. But it offers access to a limited range of content; the Apple TV - at least in the UK - still doesn't offer the variety of content offered by much of the competition. Pl...
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The Apple TV has always been a complementary product in the company’s line-up. It’s never had the top-line billing of the iPhone, or iPad, or the ever-increasing Mac range. The latest update doesn’t change that — the little black box works at its best...

Excellent interface, Huge content library...

High rental prices, No persistent storage...

If you're invested in the Apple ecosystem, the Apple TV is a good product: it's the easiest way to get movies and TV shows from iTunes onto the big screen. Music is a more complex proposition, requiring iTunes Match or a networked iTunes library. Using th...
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computeractive.co.uk Updated: 2012-06-29 01:19:30
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Despite its name, the AppleTV isn't actually a TV set, but a small set-top box. Once connected to your TV using a HDMI cable and to your broadband router either wirelessly or via an Ethernet cable, it lets you rent a wide variety of TV shows and movies...
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At the same time as announcing the new (now not so new) iPad in March 2012, Apple also issued an update to its Apple TV. It wasn't the full on Apple iTV , the rumoured Apple television that many had hopped for, rather it was a small revision to the existi...

Very easy to use and set up, AirPlay streaming rock solid, Movies in 1080p HD quality, AirPlay Mirroring with iOS devices...

No TV tuner, Still no iPlayer app!, AirPlay is locked, down, Movie rentals are expensive...

If you have your heart set on an Apple TV, and you don't mind dealing with a few flaws, there's nothing horrifyingly wrong with Apple's new system. For anyone who's already bought into the ecosystem, there's plenty to enjoy with plenty of room for the sys...
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Despite all the rumours about Apple launching an actual television of its own, the current AppleTV remains a rather unambitious little set-top box with only limited access to the many TV and streaming video services that are now available on the Intern...

affordable, compact design, attractive graphical interface...

only provides access to very limited range of TV and video services...

It is possible to run apps for some services on an iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad and then stream them to the AppleTV using AirPlay – but the AppleTV really needs to provide direct access to those services without requiring any expensive additional hardware...
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stuff.tv Updated: 2014-03-20 03:07:31
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Stuff magazine Tue, Mar 27 2012, 5:11PM Over the years, the Apple TV has delighted and frustrated in equal measure. This diminutive media streamer has always been slick to use, its polished interface and simple set-up making it an ideal choice fo...

Best friends with your iPad, 1080p video, Plenty of streaming options...

Not much full HD content on iTunes, Fiddles with audio sampling rate...

More appealing than ever, the latest Apple TV is finally the streamer we’d always hoped it could be...
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techradar.com/au/ Updated: 2014-04-11 01:20:32
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At the same time as announcing the new (now not so new) iPad in March 2012, Apple also issued an update to its Apple TV.It wasn't the full on Apple iTV, the rumoured Apple television that many had hopped for, rather it was a small revision to the existing...

Very easy to use and set up, AirPlay streaming rock solid, Movies in 1080p HD quality, AirPlay Mirroring with iOS devices...

No TV tuner, Still no iPlayer app!, AirPlay is lockeddown, Movie rentals are expensive...

If you've already got some Apple devices in your home then Apple TV is a natural fit and at this price you should really consider getting one because it integrates wonderfully with your current setup. But for everyone else, even with the addition of 1080...
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techmadeeasy.co.uk Updated: 2014-05-14 05:15:16
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Minor improvements, but much the same as version 2.In amongst the media frenzy associated with the release of the iPad 3 (sorry, “The New iPad”), Apple also released an upgraded version of their self confessed “hobby device”, the AppleTV.The new version l...

Those gripes aside, the latest AppleTV is a great evolution of an existing product. 1080p playback and a faster processor have been added, while the price has remained stable at £99.Owners of Apple devices, and those with large iTunes libraries, will defi...
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We should declare that we stumped up for online purchase of the new Apple TV on the day of its announcement, astounded by the price of $129, and desiring it primarily as a music streamer. We mention this because reviews written by purchasers are invariabl...
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The rumours that Apple might launch an actual TV continue to fly – as they have done for more than a year now – but at the moment all we've got is this relatively modest software update for the existing AppleTV box. UPDATE: read our latest Apple TV review...

affordable, compact design, attractive graphical interface...

only provides access to very limited range of TV and video services...

From a technical point of view, the AppleTV is as slick and neatly designed as you'd expect from Apple. However, its reliance upon iTunes and Netflix is frustrating for users outside the US, and the AppleTV won't live up to its considerable potential unti...
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Now that we're heading towards the 3rd generation of Apple TV it's interesting to look back on how the design changed with the two previous models, and looking at what the Apple TV 3 needs to do in a crowded market in 2012. Can the popular brand innovate...

If Apple does have a secret weapon to innovate this year we'd love to know your predictions in the comments below. You can read about recent ATV3 rumors in our earlier article found here.You can add us to your circle on Google+, follow us on Twitter, join...
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The Apple TV is a connected set-top box that offers access to iTunes TV shows and movies, as well as content from Netflix, YouTube and Vimeo. Here's our Apple TV review.Apple has just dropped the price of the Apple TV to £79 from £99. The unit hasn't chan...

Apple TV is a relatively inexpensive, easy to use and stylish settop box...

Not much content, really ties you in to iTunes...

There is a lot to like about the Apple TV. It's well-built and easy to use. But it offers access to a limited range of content, now that Apple has reduced the price it is no longer the most expensive option for streaming TV. However, the Apple TV - at lea...
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knowyourmobile.com Updated: 2014-08-09 14:21:07
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The software Apple released to developers yesterday is officially the fourth beta of the latest Apple TV 7.0 software, which is the operating system on Apple's tiny black box. Earlier betas of the Apple TV 7.0 software introduced new features such as iClo...
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It is a truth universally acknowledged that Apple will always do its own thing. Take media streamers , for example. This sector has changed a great deal in the last year alone, but the folks at Cupertino have done little to the Apple TV. The company simp...

Smooth operation, Excellent integration (for Apple devices)...

Limited app options, Too closed for non-Apple users...

The Apple TV is a gorgeous piece of kit, and for those who have bought into Apple's way everything is lovely.But we don't think that's enough anymore, especially when similar money buys more versatile options, such as the Roku 3. Loosen up, eh, Apple?See...
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digitalmediaandit.com Updated: 2015-06-14 06:53:27
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Since my Bluray & DVD collection is now upto 3 large shelves, I decided it was time to begin my search for an online video store! Essentially, what I was looking for was “something” that should allow streaming movies instantly from the internet and that t...

Keeping all of the above in mind and trying to make a sound judgement, I'd have to hand the Apple TV as the winner. It's the better option for those that are after a rather traditional, full-featured media streamer. The biggest selling point here is that...
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It's been a long time since Apple updated the Apple TV, the last significant update was back in 2012 - although there was a minor update in 2013, if you are being pedantic - either way, the old Apple TV was based on at least three year old technology, and...
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It's worth making it clear that this isn't the latest Apple TV anymore, with it being superseded by the far more powerful Apple TV (4th generation) last year. The new device is far more flexible with a proper app store that lets you add apps you want from...

It's taken a while, but Apple TV 3rd gen has moved from being a very average media streamer, into a powerful one. With support for all of the major streaming services (Apple, Netflix and Amazon Prime Instant Video), Apple TV gives you access to the majori...
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technoodling.net Updated: 2016-11-24 08:08:37
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Actually, it hasn't really been that long since Apple released the latest iteration of the Apple TV – mid-March, was it? So it's not too late to review it, even though rumor has it a real Apple TV , the one with an LED/LCD, is coming out the end of the ye...
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