Apple TV (2nd Gen, 2010)

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Dec, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 2499 reviews of Apple TV (2nd Gen, 2010). The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the size and video. The price and design also get good comments. There are some mixed views about the reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Apple TV (2nd Gen, 2010) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 92/100 = Excellent quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Apple TV (2nd Gen, 2010)

alaTest has collected and analyzed 128 user reviews of Apple TV (2nd Gen, 2010) from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers are impressed by the usability, but many are negative about the size and price.

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79% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Apple TV (2nd Gen, 2010)

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1508 user reviews of Apple TV (2nd Gen, 2010) from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the remote control and video. The design and price also get good views, but there are some mixed comments about the reliability.

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84% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

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Apple TV review (2010)

You've been waiting, and it's finally here: the Apple TV review. Months before Steve Jobs announced the new set top box at Apple's annual fall event, we had...

Sep, 2010

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Expert review by : Michael Muchmore Ben Moore Kim Key Ben Moore Max E (pcmag.com)

Apple TV+ Review

Apple TV+ is impressive from a technical standpoint, but its current library of original content is not competitive with that of top-tier video streaming services.

Growing content library still can't compete with established rivals ; No apps for Android or game consoles ; Web interface is bare-bones

Sep, 2020

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Expert review by : Bryan Gardiner (wired.com)

Apple TV

Released in March, Apple's third-generation puck ($100) retains the form factor of its predecessor while adding 1080p playback. The real draw remains the same, though: seamless integration with iTunes, iCloud, and the rest of the Apple ecosystem.

Jul, 2012

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Expert review by : Christina Bonnington (wired.com)

Streaming Star

The 2012 version of Apple TV has the big feature we've all been waiting for: Full 1080p HD output from iTunes and Netflix.

1080p, finally. Purchases from iTunes are stored in iCloud for syncing across devices. If you’re an iTunes Match subscriber, you can stream your tunes and playlists from iCloud. Use AirPlay to stream from any iOS device, or from any iTunes library on...

Similarly-priced boxes (like the Roku 2 XS) offer more streaming services. Can’t remove or rearrange icons in main menu. 8GB storage is for caching only, and you can’t side-load content through the microUSB port. Remote is too simple and too easy to...

Mar, 2012

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Expert review by : Matthew Moskovciak (cnet.com)

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Apple TV (fall 2010)

The ; lets you stream all of the movies and TV shows available in the iTunes Store to your HDTV on a pay-per-view basis, with purchases stored in the cloud for future on-demand access. It offers Netflix and a handful of other online video, audio, and...

The competing Roku 2 offers more streaming services, including Amazon Instant, Hulu Plus, HBO Go, and Pandora. The new AirPlay mirroring feature seems cool, but doesn't currently have much practical use. And the upcoming Roku LT will offer much of the...

The Apple TV is an excellent streaming video box, especially for Apple fans who will use AirPlay and the upcoming iTunes Match service, but it's missing a few key apps like Hulu Plus and Pandora.

Sep, 2010

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Expert review by : Tim Gideon (pcmag.com)

Apple TV (2010)

Apple finally gets its hobby product right with a fully revamped Apple TV with a smaller footprint, a smaller price, 99-cent TV show rentals, Netflix, and iOS-device streaming.

Compact design. Intuitive user interface. Streams video, music, and photos from your computer, iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch. 99-cent TV-show rentals. Streams Netflix Watch Instantly content, YouTube, and content from iOS devices to Apple TV.

No hard drive. Can't purchase content-streaming only. Can't rent a show on Apple TV and watch it on other devices or your computer. Limited rental content available. Connects via HDMInot compatible with older televisions without purchasing adapter....

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Sep, 2010

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Expert review by : Anand Lal Shimpi (anandtech.com)

The Apple TV (2010) Review

Steve Jobs is the only CEO I know of who can stand on stage in front of the world and joke about how one of the products his public company makes is just a hobby . Apple's stock doesn't go down as a result, and the hype surrounding the aforementioned...

Oct, 2010

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Expert review by : Anand Lal Shimpi (anandtech.com)

The Apple TV (2010) Review - AnandTech :: Your Source for Hardware Analysis and News

The new Apple TV is a lot like the old Apple TV, at least functionally. You get the same limitations and the same plays-well-with-others* behavior (if by others you mean Apple products and iTunes). Technically, the new Apple TV is a significant...

Apr, 2010

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Expert review by : Jeffrey M. Anderson (techhive.com)

Apple TV+

Apple has succeeded in making Apple TV+ one of the most desirable streaming services.

Family members can share a subscription, supports up to six simultaneous streams ; Simple easy-to-use interface ; Growing library of high-quality entertainment, which now includes some licensed content ; Still very affordable, even after the October...

The Apple TV+ content library remains dwarfed by competitors such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Hulu ; Best experienced on Apple’s own hardware ; Friday Night Baseball is included, but MLS Season Pass (for Major League Soccer) costs extra

None of the first Apple TV+ offerings is a slam-dunk, but there’s enough here—and enough coming—to float the service for a while. The low barrier to entry for consumers will help.

Jul, 2023

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Expert review by : Review Crew (reviewboard.com)

Apple TV Review

While Apple dominated in the mobile market and is thriving with their line of laptops, they have never been able to grasp the home theater crowd with their video solutions, ...

Oct, 2010

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