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Testseek.co.uk have collected 101 expert reviews of the Apple TV G3 and the average rating is 77%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Apple TV G3 .
Award: Most Awarded March 2012
March 2012
 
(77%)
101 Reviews
Users
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1 Reviews
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The editors liked

  • Affordable
  • Compact design
  • Attractive graphical interface
  • ITunes on your TV
  • Airplay some content from your iPad or iPhone
  • Photostream support
  • Very easy to use and set up
  • AirPlay streaming rock solid
  • Movies in 1080p HD quality
  • AirPlay Mirroring with iOS devices
  • Smooth operation
  • Excellent integration (for Apple devices)
  • Best friends with your iPad
  • 1080p video
  • Plenty of streaming options
  • Stylish hardware
  • Refined software
  • 1080p playback and seamless audio and video AirPlay integration with existing Apple products
  • Relatively inexpensive settop box
  • Easy to use
  • Stylish

The editors didn't like

  • Only provides access to very limited range of TV and video services
  • No BBC iPlayer or any app support
  • Not all movies in the UK are available in 1080p
  • Interface is still very clunky
  • AirPlay doesn't work for all apps
  • No TV tuner
  • Still no iPlayer app!
  • AirPlay is locked
  • Down
  • Movie rentals are expensive
  • Limited app options
  • Too closed for non-Apple users
  • Not much full HD content on iTunes
  • Fiddles with audio sampling rate
  • Apple TV remains little more than a TV conduit for more capable devices and without them it flounders
  • Not much content
  • Really ties you into iTunes

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  Published: 2012-04-03, review by: g4tv.com

  • Abstract:  Video Review: Apple TV with 1080p HD brings you direct access to your favorite movies, television shows, music and other media straight to your TV for only $99. Matt Mira and Kevin Pereira take a look at the new features, like AirPlay, the easy set-up ...

 
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  Published: 2012-03-29, Author: Daniel , review by: appleinsider.com

  • Abstract:  The new Apple TV delivers 1080p video along with the features and revamped user interface of "Software Update 5," a free update to existing second generation Apple TV users...

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  Published: 2012-03-27, review by: wired.com

  • 1080p, finally. Purchases from iTunes are stored in iCloud for syncing across devices. If you’re an iTunes Match subscriber, you can stream your tunes and playlists from iCloud. Use AirPlay to stream from any iOS device, or from any iTunes library on your network. Browsing and navigation is mostly painless,
  • Similarlypriced boxes (like the Roku 2 XS) offer more streaming services. Can’t remove or rearrange icons in main menu. 8GB storage is for caching only, and you can’t sideload content through the microUSB port. Remote is too simple and too easy to lose — luckily, the iOS Remote app is a solid substitute. No analog ports, digital connections only.

 
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  Published: 2012-03-21, Author: Brian , review by: anandtech.com

  • The downsides with Apple TV continue to be what they were in the previous version. There's no support for some of the other up and coming video streaming services like Vudu (who offers up to 9 Mbps 1080p streaming) or Hulu or countless others. In addition...

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  Published: 2012-03-20, Author: Sam , review by: gizmodo.com

  • The Apple TV is still the exact same minimalist masterwork—deserving of a spot at the MoMA someday. It's unchanged from its prior form, and just as easy to set up: plug in the juice, hook up the HDMI, and you're in business. The equally minimalist remote,
  • Most of the way ain't all of the way. Streaming a file the size of a full Blu-ray movie just isn't feasible with today's internet speeds, unless you're using the WiFi at Los Alamos or sleeping with the cable guy or something. Apple has to cut corners usin
  • Despite its ugly new interface, the Apple TV is still the best of its breed. But thanks to its newfound stellar video quality, it now straddles two categories—sure, its the best streaming box, but it might actually give you a reason to avoid (or ditch) a...

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  Published: 2012-03-20, Author: Will , review by: pcmag.com

  • Supports 1080p output. Clean, attractive, easy-to-use interface. Excellent iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch integration.
  • Streaming media services are limited. No Hulu Plus
  • The new Apple TV is just a 1080p version of the old Apple TV with updated firmware, but it's still one of the best ways to watch your videos on your HDTV....

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  Published: 2012-03-20, Author: Rasmus , review by: flatpanelshd.com

  • User experience & friendliness, AirPlay, 1080p movies & Netflix, Control everything with iOS devices, Home Sharing, Ridiculously low power consumption, Size and price
  • Requires other Apple devices, No 1080p24 support, No TV apps, 1080p a bit too compressed
  • The new Apple TV with 1080p looks exactly the same. Nothing has changed since the last generation of the box. The remote control is that same and you can use the same Remote app for your iPhone/iPad. But this is not a bad thing because last year's box was...

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  Published: 2012-03-19, Author: Nick , review by: Digitaltrends.com

  • Dead-simple user interface and setup, Attractive, unobtrusive design, AirPlay makes screen mirroring a snap
  • Remote lacks QWERTY keyboard, needs line of sight, Lacks major streaming services like Hulu Plus, Pandora, Sometimes sluggish browsing, Requires iTunes for network sharing
  • Short of AirPlay and an idiot-proof interface, the current Apple TV offers little that can’t be found elsewhere, and lacks plenty that can. ...

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  Published: 2012-03-16, Author: Kevin , review by: gottabemobile.com

  • So who should buy an Apple TV 3rd gen?iPad or iPhone Accessory – People who want to use the Apple TV as a portal to their TV for viewing content or streaming audio should go get one, with one exception. If you have a 2nd gen model, don't bother.Set-top Bo...

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  Published: 2012-03-14, review by: macworld.com

  • It's the only option for streaming iTunes content, Apple Music, HomeKit, and AirPlay further extend the box's usefulness, App-driven home screen is easy to understand, Fairly cheap for a high-end set-top box, Only platform that still lacks voice search
  • Outdated hardware translates to long loading times, Limited app selection, Remote is overly simplistic and depends on line of sight

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