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Apple TV vs. the new Apple TV (2012): what's changed?
The Apple TV might still be a hobby, and thus not the main event at Tim Cook's Apple presentation today, but Apple's participation in the living room has had its fair share of rumors, speculation and dreams. The fact that the user experience has been streamlined is the big news today, but there is also a modest spec bump that includes the ability to play and output 1080p. Other than that you can easily see after the break how well the new Apple TV matches up with its predecessor.
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, (1080p unofficially) | 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) |
