Apple TV "2nd Generation Specs

Apple TV - MC572LL/A - AppleTV2,1 - A1378

About 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 a NVIDIA GeForce Go 7300 graphics processor with 64 MB of GDDR3 SDRAM included for its video card.

        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 generation  is 256 MB capacity and it cannot be upgraded. The Operating System of the Apple TV 2nd generation can be upgraded from its pre-installed Apple TV 4.1 to Apple TV 6.2.1. The Apple TV 2nd generation comes with dimensions of 98mm×98mm×23mm and a weight of 0.6 lbs (0.27 kg)

        Introduced:  September 1, 2010

        Discontinued:  March 7, 2012

        Display Details

        Memory

        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

        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

        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

        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

        Type

        N/A

        USB Port (Micro-USB)

        1

        Battery Life

        N/A

        FireWire 400

        None

        Description

        Keyboard

        None

        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

        Power Adapter

        N/A

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