Apple TV "2nd Generation Specs
Apple TV - MC572LL/A - AppleTV2,1 - A1378About This Apple TV
Even though renting movies and TV shows had been introduced in the Apple 1st Generation computer, the Apple 2nd generation is enhanced to manage greater capacities ion storage while streaming higher quality shows. It comes with a faster 8 GB SSD storage and maintained its RAM capacity of 256 MB. Its connectivity options still included HDMI, optical audio, Ethernet and 802.11a/b/g/n while the USB 2.0 port is switched for a micro-USB port.
Storage
The device comes with an 8 GB SSD storage which is for caching content and not for actual storage.
Screen Size and Resolution
The Apple TV 2nd Generation has a Single display output and can support multiple resolutions up to 720p through an HDMI port.
Inclusive Features
The Apple TV 2nd generation is able to stream movies, shows, photos and other content from a Mac, PC, Pod, iPhone or iPad all at 720p and 30 FPS (although it does not support 1080p). It has built-in support for Netflix, YouTube, Flickr and MobileMe streaming as well. Tethering with a Mac or PC is not a requirement for usage.
Processor & Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
The Apple TV 2nd generation comes pre-installed with Apple TV 4.1 for its operating system. It comes with a single 1.0 GHz Apple A4 processor and has
Memory & Architecture
The device runs on a 256 MB onboard DDR2 SDRAM.
1.0 GHz Apple A4
256 MB
8 GB SSD
Plugged-in
Upgradability
The standard RAM that comes with the Apple TV 2nd
Introduced: September 1, 2010 |
Discontinued: March 7, 2012 |
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Display Details |
Memory |
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Display Support |
Single Display |
Level 1 Cache |
N/A |
Native Resolution |
720p |
Level 2/Level 3 Cache |
N/A |
Processor |
RAM Type |
On-board DDR2 |
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Processors |
1 |
Min. RAM Speed |
N/A |
Architecture |
N/A |
Standard RAM |
256 MB |
Speed |
1.0 GHz |
Maximum RAM |
256 MB |
Type |
Apple A4 |
RAM Slots |
None |
Processor Upgrade |
Soldered |
Motherboard RAM |
256 MB |
FPU |
Integrated |
Graphics |
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System Bus Speed |
N/A |
Video Card |
GeForce Go 7300 |
Cache Bus Speed |
N/A |
VRAM Type |
GDDR3 SDRAM |
ROM/Firmware |
N/A |
Standard VRAM |
64 MB |
EFI Architecture |
N/A |
Maximum VRAM |
64 MB |
Storage |
Inclusive Features and Ports |
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Standard Storage |
8 GB SSD |
Standard Optical Drive |
None |
Storage Speed |
N/A |
Standard Ethernet |
10/100Base-T |
Storage Dimensions |
N/A |
Standard Modem |
None |
Storage Interface |
N/A |
Standard Air Port |
802.11a/b/g/n |
Battery |
Standard Bluetooth |
None |
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Type |
N/A |
USB Port (Micro-USB) |
1 |
Battery Life |
N/A |
FireWire 400 |
None |
Description |
Keyboard |
None |
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Case Type |
Cuboid |
Inclusive Input |
Apple Remote |
Form Factor |
Apple TV (2nd Gen) |
S-Video Output |
1 |
Apple Order No |
MC572LL/A |
Microphone |
None |
Apple Subfamily |
2nd Gen |
Headphone |
None |
Apple Model Number |
A1378 (EMC 2411) |
Sound Out |
1 |
Model ID |
Apple TV2.1
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Power Adapter |
N/A |