New Apple TV 3G vs Apple TV 2G spec comparison: what's new?
Apple recently presented new 3-rd generation Apple TV. Let's compare the specs between new Apple TV 3G and old Apple TV 2G:
Apple TV (2010) |
Apple TV (2012) |
Size | 3.9 x 0.9 x 3.9 | 3.9 x 0.9 x 3.9 |
Output Resolution | 480p, 720p | 720p, 1080p |
CPU | Apple A4 | single-core A5 chip |
Graphics | PowerVR SGX535 | unknown |
Memory | 256MB RAM | unknown |
Storage | 8GB | 8GB |
Available Content: | iTunes Store, Netflix, NHL, NBA, MLB, AirPlay, iCloud, YouTube, Vimeo, Flickr, WSJ Live, and internet Radio | iTunes Store, Netflix, NHL, NBA, MLB, AirPlay, iCloud, YouTube, Vimeo, Flickr, WSJ Live, internet Radio |
Video codecs | H.264 720p, MPEG-4 480p, M-JPEG 720p | H.264 1080p, MPEG-4 480p, M-JPEG 720p |
Audio codecs | HE-AAC, AAC, MP3, Audible, Apple Lossless, AIFF, WAV, Dolby Digital 5.1 | HE-AAC, AAC, MP3, Audible, Apple Lossless, AIFF, WAV, Dolby Digital 5.1 |
Photo formats | JPEG, GIF, TIFF | JPEG, GIF, TIFF |
Wired Network | 10/100 Ethernet | 10/100 Ethernet |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n | 802.11 a/b/g/n |
Bluetooth | 2.1 + EDR (not enabled) | unknown |
Control | IR, iOS Remote | IR, iOS Remote |
Apps/SDK | No | No |
iOS | iOS 5 | iOS 5 |
Ports | HDMI, Optical, USB | HDMI, Optical, USB |
Power | 6 watt (built-in) | 6 watt (built-in) |