Testseek.co.uk 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 .
(71%)
136 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(100%)
1 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
710100136
The editors liked
Small size
Low price
Runs cool
Solid 720p playback
Responsive interface
As much as you can knock it for looking like a plain black box
Apple designed a sleek exterior for its new hardware. It's unobtrusive
Understated and
Best of all
Quiet
The breakout star of the device
Though
Is the new tvOS. It's opened a world of p
Tiny and beautiful
A breeze to set up and use and features an attractive graphical interface
Can stream DRM protected content
Cheap
Great interface
Streaming works well
Smaller and cheaper than before
Very easy to set up and use
Builtin wireless networking
Apple TV is small. Incredibly small
And the whole thing can fit comfortably on the palm of your hand. It's smaller than the previous version
And will look gorgeous when sat next to your HDTV. With Apple TV
There's no need to worry about copying your movies and TV series to DVD. Instead
You'll be able to stream all your media content straight from your laptop or computer to your TV
Without ha
Built-in wireless networking
Minimal design
Easy to set up and start using
Automatically syncs with iTunes
Plays Apple FairPlay protected iTunes content
Affordable
Simple set-up
Slick browser
Impressive HD playback
Using your iPhone as a remote
Best friends with your iPad
1080p video
Plenty of streaming options
Smooth operation
Excellent integration (for Apple devices)
Your music played over your HiFi
Your pictures and movies on your telly
Phenomenal user interface
Rent iTunes movies from your TV
Streaming content from your computer to your TV
Small
HDMI
Optical connection
Design
Price
Selection of Films
WiFi enabled
AirPlay
Streams entire iTunes Library
The editors didn't like
Limited rental content on iTunes
Home Sharing requires single iTunes account
Initial setup still requires tedious text input
Both a boon and a faux pas
The Siri Remote is the most loved/reviled aspect of Apple's new plastic. By building in a microphone and half-baked Siri support
The Apple TV takes some serious steps forward on its march to the living room throne. But simulta
No TV shows. Streaming only option creates major flaws
Limited content available via iTunes in the UK
Rentals are comparatively expensive
No local storage
Needs a Mac to be turned on and running iTunes to stream content
No online UK partner to match Netflix
Over-reliance on the Mac or PC
No 1080p HD
No hard disk for storing music or video
ITunes rentals in UK are more expensive than in the US
The new Apple TV doesn't currently offer the ability to rent and download TV programmes. This wouldn't be quite so bad if the feature wasn't offered on the previous generation Apple TV
Or across the pond where US users can download to their hearts content. Fingers crossed that Apple will fix this soon.
160GB drive is paltry compared to other devices
Limited playback options (no DivX playback)
Remote is awkward to use Min specs
ITunes 7.1
Wireless network (wireless video streaming requires 802.11g or 802.11n) or Ethernet network
Mac
OS X v10.3.9 or...
US centric content at moment. Make sure you get iTunes 10.1 when home streaming
Abstract: Fans of Apple’s iTunes software have long enjoyed the ability to download television episodes and, more recently, full-length movies. Synch your iPod with iTunes and you can take your videos wherever you go. That’s all well and good but here’s a quest...
Abstract: When Steve Jobs announced that the Apple TV had failed, it was an unusual admission that sometimes Apple doesnt get it right. The first version failed for several reasons, so Apple has re-focused its living-room offering with take two of Apple TV. If ...
Those with strong opinions about the Apple TV fell into two categories - those who had one and loved it, and those who had never laid hands on the thing and didnt understand its appeal. The Take Two Apple TV, with its ability to obtain great-looking ...
Was this review helpful?
(80%)
Published: 2012-03-15, Author: Vincent , review by: slashgear.com
Apple TV was Apple’s “one more thing” at the new iPad launch event last week, but that’s not to say the smart TV adapter isn’t maturing into a comprehensive product in its own right. Now bringing Full HD to the table, as well as a streamlined interface...
Published: 2012-03-14, Author: Andrew , review by: gizmodo.com
Abstract: Preliminary reviews of the 3rd-gen, 1080p Apple TV are here. The Geekosphere has spoken and deemed it a phenomenal device but may be worth waiting on if you already own last year's model.AdvertisementMacWorldAt $99, the third-generation Apple TV continues...
1080p HD support, Super easy configuration, Great UI, Photo Stream integration is fun
No easy multi-user access support
If you're already part of the Apple experience and use iCloud for storing content and have iOS devices around the house, the new Apple TV is a superb addition and worthy upgrade over the older less HD one...
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
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
If you own other Apple products, Apple TV is a no-brainer, as you can now integrate all of your devices with Apple TV via AirPlay. Naturally, the iTunes integration is flawless. If you're a PC user and depend on iTunes to organize your music for your iPo...
I had considered an Apple TV for nearly three years and now that I have one I'm glad I waited. The early versions were not as slick as the current unit and more expensive to boot. For a mere $99, Apple delivers a high-quality media player that makes a vas...
