5.0 out of 10
based on 1229 reviews
Apple TV 40GB
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User Score (1191)8.6
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Expert Score (32)7.3
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Value for money (304)5.4
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Features (7)4.2
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Ease of use (307)5.7
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Performance (291)5.5
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Sound quality (2)5.1
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Picture quality (2)5.1
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Overall quality (11)5.5
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Ease of setup (286)5.8
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Gadget Guy
3 weeks ago6.0/10The second generation of Apple’s video serving platform has arrived, three years after the original was released. Looking at it, you’d think the unit was born from a completely different family, so what’s changed? Read more
- Movies on-demand, made easy, Beautifully designed interface
- No TV show rentals in Australia (yet), Some iTunes rentals more expensive via Apple TV, Infrared interference with Apple computers
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CNET
21 May 2007
5.8/10A lack of playable formats and limited functionality really stunts the appeal of the otherwise elegant Apple TV. Read our Australian review. Read more
- Well built, Great interface
- Limited format compatibility -- no DivX, Lack of iTunes video content, Unable to make playlists, Limited onboard storage means PC or Mac needs to stay on, Cannot sync ...
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goodgearguide.com.au
22 April 2009
The revamped Apple TV is an attractive, tiny, media streaming box that fits in the palm of your hand, and it offers an excellent user interface. If you're looking for a simple way to rent movies from Apple's iTunes store, the Apple TV's low price tag of $129, and its slim design may make this an attractive media device. Read more
- Compact size and design, ease of use and setup, excellent interface, good quality, AirPlay feature
- No way to rent TV shows, no hard drive, HD content limited to 720p, limited content available compared to US
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AVHub
29 June 2008We should declare that we stumped up for online purchase of the new Apple TV on the day of its announcement, astounded by the price of $129, and desiring it primarily as a music streamer. We mention this because reviews written by purchasers are invariably skewed toward the positive, no-one wishing to admit that they bought a duck. Happily for our meagre investment, the new Apple TV is no duck. Read more
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AppleSource
21 May 2007
5.8/10In the States, this may be a more immediately satisfying product, but the fact is that the Apple TV does very little and does so at a relatively high cost. The is only AU$50 more than this device and, when coupled to your Windows XP Media Centre or Windows Vista Premium PC, performs all the same functions -- as well as play DVDs and Read more
- Limited format compatibility -- no DivX, Lack of iTunes video content, Unable to make playlists, Limited onboard storage means PC or Mac needs to stay on, Cannot sync ...
- Well built, Great interface
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CNET
4.0/10Reviewer: Smooth operatoe, CNET16 May 2009Apple TV that cant receive TV reception!. . Can't play DVD unless you ripped your DVD to your PC!(Why?). Towatch TV you need to record on your PC before you can stream it ( How in convenience!). Of course all the Apple die hard will say all this is great. Little did they know that there are other device that already can receive and record HD TV with dual tuners, Stream almost all video and music files from the PC, play DVD, all in one device. Read more
- it's less than $500.
- cant play DVD. Cant play DVIX. Cant receive and record live TV
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