![]() (Which is where I came in, after my 18 mth old Seagate GoFlex up & died). After a reboot I could SSH (Putty) onto it and install XBMC, (be patient & accurate typing the linux command lines) which in no time had me using Amazon Prime and watching ripped DVDs off our Synology NAS. My ATV2 came with 4.3 (84F55/2557) on it, which Seasonpass seamlessly JB/upgraded to 5.0.2 which has airplay and the new menus. Otherwise you wouldn't pay more than an ATV3 costs to get this older device with less iOS functionality. ![]() (And you don't want to risk Android geek hell with the various dedicated boxes that are popping up). The Apple TV A1378 isn’t just restricted to video though, as you can also access your favorite photos and music through it too, across a range of supported file formats, such as AAC, protected AAC, WAV, and MP3, not to mention Dolby Digital 5.1.Īs far as I can see you'd only buy an ATV2 to jailbreak it and run XBMC etc. Video file formats supported when file sharing include H.264, MPEG-4 and M-JPEG. ![]() With a home wireless network, you’re also able to wirelessly stream video from other Apple devices in your home to the Apple TV using its AirPlay functionality. As for an Internet connection, you have the choice of connecting your Apple TV to the Internet either via an Ethernet cable or over 802.11a, b, g, and n wireless networks, although 802.11b networks are unable to stream video. It is also capable of supporting high-definition TVs from a wide range of manufacturers. At just under 4 square inches, this device doesn’t take up much room either. ![]() There’s no need to fret with setup, as the media streamer can be connected either via an HDMI cable or digital optical audio cable to your TV. All of this home entertainment is controlled by a dedicated Apple remote. For sports fans, you can also access subscription services for MLB and the NBA. You can unwind with high-definition content streamed from the iTunes Store, with a maximum display resolution of 1280p, while standard-definition content streams up to 720p. This little black box, weighing only 0.6 lbs, allows you to stream content from your iTunes Store and Netflix accounts onto your TV. Enjoy all your favorite TV shows and movies when you connect your television to the 2nd Generation Apple TV 8 GB media streamer. ![]()
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