Steve Jobs, in a biographical book about him, Steve wanted one day Apple TV can really connect with all Apple devices that have been created. But as usual Apple is still not willing to comment on the development of this prototype
If Apple issued a proven television sets that are integrated with other Apple devices, then Apple has to compete with large producers who have long conducted business in the television industry such as Sony and Samsung.
Connectivity Apple TV
Apple TV is connected to the monitor using an HDMI video output. The first version of Apple TV has component video outputs, while the second version is not equipped with this output. Parties who observe the development of Apple TV to say that Apple Inc. is towards the future with HDMI connectivity. In the future, everyone is assumed to have a television with an HDMI connection.
Apple TV can connect to the internet or local network via ethernet or Wi-Fi. Apple TV is also equipped with a Micro-USB port, but was limited to repair and diagnose if there are problems on the Apple TV.
Features of Apple TV
With Apple TV allows users to use the HDTV to view photos, play music, and see video from the Internet Media Service or Local Network.
Size and Weight
- Height: 0.9 inch (23 mm)
- Width: 3.9 inches (98 mm)
- Depth: 3.9 inches (98 mm)
- Weight: 0.6 pound1
Processor
- Apple A4 chip
System Requirements
- Wi-Fi (802.11a, b, g, or n) wireless network (wireless video streaming requires 802.11a, g, or n) or 10/100BASE-T Ethernet network
- iTunes Store account for renting movies and purchasing TV shows
- Netflix account for streaming Netflix content
- For streaming media from a Mac or PC: iTunes 10.2 or later; iTunes Store account for Home Sharing
- MLB.TV subscription required to watch live and archived games
- NBA.com League Pass Broadband subscription required to watch live and archived games
Ports and Interfaces
- HDMI2
- Optical audio
- 10/100BASE-T Ethernet
- Built-in IR receiver
- Micro-USB (for service and support)
Environmental Requirements
- Operating temperature: 32° to 95° F (0° to 35° C)
- Storage temperature: -4° to 113° F (-20° to 45° C)
- Relative humidity: 5% to 95% noncondensing
- Maximum operating altitude: 10,000 feet (3000 m)
Power
- Built-in 6-watt universal power supply
Wireless
- Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n)
Video Formats
- H.264 video up to 720p, 30 frames per second, Main Profile level 3.1 with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps per channel, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats
- MPEG-4 video up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats
- Motion JPEG (M-JPEG) up to 35 Mbps, 1280 by 720 pixels, 30 frames per second, audio in ulaw, PCM stereo audio in .avi file format
Audio Formats
- HE-AAC (V1), AAC (16 to 320 Kbps), protected AAC (from iTunes Store), MP3 (16 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, and 4), Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound pass-through
Photo Formats
- JPEG, GIF, TIFF
TV Compatibility
- Compatible with high-definition TVs with HDMI and capable of 720p 60/50Hz,2 including popular models from these manufacturers: Hitachi, JVC, LG, Mitsubishi, NEC, Panasonic, Philips, Pioneer, Samsung, Sony, Sharp, Toshiba, Vizio, Westinghouse
In the Box
- Apple TV
- Apple Remote
- Power cord
- Documentation
