Apple TV Review

The Apple TV

The Apple TV uses a single core version of the Apple A5 CPU. It has 512 MiB of RAM and 8 GiB of flash memory. This space, however, is not accessible to the user, being used only as cache, since the Apple TV does not allow the user to download and store data. It also comes with an internal Wi-Fi interface compatible with IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n standards.

Figure 4 shows the back side of the device, where the connectors are located: an AC cord connector, an HDMI output, a Mini-USB connector, an optical SPDIF (audio) output, and a 10/100 Ethernet port. The USB port is for service use only, and cannot be used by the owner.

Figure 4: Back side

Figure 5 unveils the bottom of the Apple TV, which is covered by a rubber-like layer.

Figure 5: Bottom side

The aluminum remote control is revealed in Figure 6. It is very thin and ergonomic, and feels very solid and tough. There are four directional buttons with a center “ok” button, a “menu” button that allows you (of course) to enter the main menu and also go back when navigating on the menus, and also a play/pause button (you may imagine what this button is for). The remote is very comfortable to use, but its ridiculously thin shape makes it easy to lose in the slots of your couch.

Figure 6: Remote control