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Testseek.com have collected 136 expert reviews of the Apple TV G2 and the average rating is 71%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Apple TV G2 .
 
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The editors liked

  • Gorgeous user interface
  • Relatively inexpensive
  • Silent (no fan
  • No hard drive)
  • Connects to dualband 802.11n or Ethernet network
  • Intelligent stream buffering for troublefree playback
  • Access to iTunes
  • Easy to set up and use
  • Streaming from iPad
  • IPhone
  • IPod touch
  • Streaming of local files
  • Inexpensive
  • 229 for the 40GB model is not expensive
  • Very well put together
  • Store is simple to navigate
  • Rentals start playing soon after download begins
  • 30-day window for watching rentals
  • Very small
  • Blends into your home entertainment system easily
  • AirPlay is really cool and opens up the possibility of much more content on the device
  • Who doesn't love Netflix compatibility?
  • Competitively cheap
  • 1080p HD support
  • Super easy configuration
  • Great UI
  • Photo Stream integration is fun
  • 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
  • Tiny form factor lets it fit in cramped spaces
  • Affordable and very easy to use. Responsive streaming from internet sources or your iTunes library. Beautiful 720p picture and 5.1 sound for HD content. Terrific for photo slide shows on your TV. Cool little remote.
  • Final Thoughts/Conclusion
  • Many times have my colleagues and I here at Big Picture Big Sound shared the wonders of Internet-ready TVs
  • As technologies have converged to bring once-unimaginable benefits to the home theater enthusiast. But since not eve
  • Excellent video and audio quality along with access to the iTunes Store put this close to the front of the pack
  • Intuitive interface
  • Compact design
  • Runs quiet and cool
  • Crisp and detailed 720p video
  • Works with convenient Remote app
  • AirPlay feature will soon allow streaming audio and video from iOS devices
  • Smaller design
  • Black housing
  • Simple UI
  • Netflix streaming
  • ITunes rentals
  • YouTube
  • Flickr
  • AirPlay streaming from iOS devices
  • Streaming from computers
  • Compact design. Intuitive user interface. Streams video
  • Music
  • And photos from your computer
  • IPad
  • Or iPod touch. 99-cent TV-show rentals. Streams Netflix Watch Instantly content
  • And content from iOS devices to Apple TV.
  • Great quality video streaming
  • Netflix and YouTube streaming
  • Plays video
  • Podcasts
  • And photos from a computer on your local network
  • A considerably cheaper
  • Smaller
  • And lighter version of Apple’s living room video solution
  • Refocused primarily on video streaming while retaining the music and photo streaming capabilities of its predecessor. Streamlined menu system takes most of the
  • Slick interface
  • HD movie rentals
  • An iTunes format movie and music player for high-definition televisions
  • Capable of acquiring content on its own from the Internet or accessing a computer’s iTunes library. Supports playback of high-resolution (720p) rented or user-creat...
  • Killer pricingVideo and audio quality is excellentElegant
  • Simple interface
  • The Apple TV lets you stream all the video content in the iTunes Store to your HDTV
  • With purchases stored in the cloud. Netflix
  • Hulu
  • HBO
  • YouTube and dozens of other online services are available
  • Plus music
  • Videos
  • And photos can be streamed from iOS
  • Extremely competitive price point
  • Best Netflix integration of any set-top device
  • Tiny
  • Dead quiet
  • Simple to set up
  • Improved interface
  • 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround Sound support
  • Can be used without a computer
  • AirTunes support
  • Ability to stream .Mac Web Galleries and Flickr albums
  • Four times the storage of 40GB model for just $100 more.

The editors didn't like

  • Limited video format support
  • Does not play from DLNA servers or network shares
  • Can't add apps without jailbreaking
  • No content purchase option
  • Very little free video content
  • Other than iTunes
  • Limited content partners
  • Resolution only 720p
  • Not much use at playing AVIs
  • Restrictive media usage rights
  • Remote control small and unergonomic
  • Dithering and compression artifacts in HD rentals
  • 24-hour window for watching a movie once you hit play
  • No easy multi-user access support
  • 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
  • Overpriced
  • Understocked rentals. No way to buy content directly from Apple TV. No support for apps. Must leave iTunes running on a Mac or PC to access iTunes content. Limited streaming sources. Erratic rewinding behavior. No 1080p support. Only works with m4v
  • Mp4
  • And mov video. Some very minor interface glitches.
  • HDMI-only video output
  • Is this thing too hardcore?
  • High-definition movie rentals painfully slow
  • Included remote control pales next to iPhone/iPod touch app (see Turn-Ons)
  • The maximum resolution is only 720p and it doesn't support Pandora.
  • Limited TV show and Internet content selection
  • No local storage for photos
  • Not as many content/app choices as competition
  • Tedious inputting text with physical remote
  • No way to connect to NAS
  • Cannot attach external hard drive
  • Limited access to thirdparty content providers
  • Limited support for popular video formats
  • 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 HDMI—not compatible with older televisions without purchasing adapter. Doesn't ship with an HDMI cable.
  • For streaming your own media content to the Apple TV
  • Your computer must be powered on
  • With iTunes running
  • Cannot stream content from a NAS device
  • Limited media file type and codec support
  • 720p maximum supported resolution (no 1080p support)
  • No space for long-term user storage/synchronization of media
  • Resulting in removal of direct-to-device media purchasing in favor of pure rental and streaming. Initially ships without support for AirPlay streaming from iOS devices
  • And with exceptional
  • Small storage space
  • Cant use USB port in the back for additional storage
  • You’ll have to create
  • Convert
  • Or buy compatible content
  • Based on Apple-limited video format support
  • YouTube
  • IPod-formatted
  • And previously purchased iTunes Store videos can look downright bad on larger HDTVs. Does not include video ...
  • Content selection is limitedDoesn't allow purchasesCan only network via Apple Home Sharing
  • Lacks the app store
  • Improved remote and voice functionality of the 2015 Apple TV. The competing Roku 2 and 3 offer more content sources (including Amazon Instant) and cross-platform search. And the Apple TV platform is less of a streaming standout if you
  • Can only rent
  • Not buy
  • From iTunes
  • Poor out-of-box file support
  • Lacks legacy connectors for older TVs
  • Only 720p resolution
  • No USB input
  • Not as stable as previous software
  • No music video shuffle
  • 24-hour rental period too short
  • Cant directly subscribe to TV shows or podcasts
  • Playback of HD movies and trailers can be interrupted during download by rebuffering
  • No music search feature.

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  Published: 2012-04-16, review by: info.abril.com.br

  • AirPlay para vídeos e espelhamento de tela de iPhone e iPad, streaming de filmes e músicas da iTunes Store, iTunes Match e PCs, interface primorosa, design
  • Preço elevado dos filmes na iTunes Store, USB só para manutenção, não tem HD, formatos limitados para vídeo
  • Aparelho com ótima interface e design elegante, mas necessidades de uso mais complexas o tornam inviável para alguns consumidores. Para ecossistemas Apple, o produto traz inúmeras vantagens....

 
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  Published: 2012-01-19, Author: Rafael , review by: tecnoblog.net

  • Streaming rápido, Preço razoável, Conteúdo recente
  • Falta de armazenamento interno, Controle minimalista, Conteúdo em até 720p, no máximo
  • A Apple TV chegou tarde no Brasil e, por isso, ela não entrega o bastante para justificar sua compra em um mercado com várias TVs inteligentes. Ela tem suporte à loja de vídeos da Apple, mas o resto das funcionalidades que ela oferece, como Netflix e sup...

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  Published: 2011-12-28, Author: Henrique , review by: ztop.com.br

  • Apple TV 2a geração O que é isso? Media center conectado para ligar à TV. O que é legal? Rápido, imagem excelente, acesso a iTunes Store, reproduz arquivos via AirPlay. O que é imoral? Sem cabo HDMI na caixa, não roda todos os formatos de vídeo. O que ...

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  Published: 2012-01-19, review by: Mobil.se

  • Abstract:  Styr belysningen med mobilenNamn: Tellstick NetFunktion: Styr hemmet med din mobilPris: 1 000 kronorText: Elina BlomKoppla Tellstick Net till routern, koppla in mottagare i dina grenuttag hemma och starta en app i Iphone eller Android. Sedan kan du sty...

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(60%)
 
  Published: 2011-12-28, review by: on.se

  • Abstract:  Kartongen är löjligt liten. Enheten är löjligt liten. Allt är löjligt litet, till och med priset, men samtidigt är allt så mycket bättre. Nästan. Välkommen till Apple TV 2. AppleTV är en av Apples produkter som många älskar att hata. Den första generat...

 
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  Published: 2011-12-14, review by: prylportalen.se

  • Abstract:  Apple TV har varit ganska mytomspunnen här i Sverige under ett par år, mest för att den inte sålts här i sin senaste form. Den nuvarande utgåvan av Apple TV har frångått ambitionerna av att vara en mediaspelare till att bäst kunna beskrivas som en Appl...

 
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  Published: 2011-10-18, review by: datormagazin.se

  • Liten, läcker och lättanvänd.
  • Låst till Apples ekosystem.

 
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  Published: 2011-03-04, review by: M3.idg.se

  • Abstract:  Den är extremt liten och ändå är nätaggregatet inbyggt i den lilla svarta diskreta lådan som inte väger nästan någonting. Andra upplagan av Apple TV har nämligen inte någon hårddisk inbyggd, här är istället tanken att du ska strömma allt innehåll från ...

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  Published: 2010-12-29, review by: MacPro.se

  • Abstract:  29 December 2010 (Denna artikel har tidigare publicerats i Macpro Magazine) Kartongen är löjligt liten. Enheten är löjligt liten. Allt är löjligt litet, till och med priset, men samtidigt är allt så mycket bättre. Nästan. AppleTV är en av Apples produ...

 
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  Published: 2010-12-22, review by: ljudochbild.se

  • Abstract:  Apple TV är inte så anpassad för svenska förhållanden ännu, men om du köper en i utlandet så kan du faktiskt ha stor glädje av den även om den har sina begränsningar..

 
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