Apple introduced to the market a modified version of the set-top box Apple TV 2. A new miracle in multimedia players fits in the palm of your hand, does not heat up, does not make noise and does not require additional attention from you. In the new Apple TV 2, the developers have gathered numerous virtues under a small shell.
The first thing that draws attention to the set-top box is the unique dimensions of Apple TV 2. The width and height were 10 cm each, the width was only 2.25 cm, and the weight was 270 grams. In such parameters, the developers have completed all the necessary parts released in new sizes. New in the box: the rotating hard drive has been removed.
Apple TV 2 is equipped with the latest Apple technology. Its work is based on the A4 processor, which is also equipped with the iPhone4, iPad and iPod Touch4. This unique process, unlike the previous generation Apple TV, is a more modern model with a self-cooling function, which prevents the set-top box from overheating quickly.
The new Apple TV 2 comes with no HDMI cable. The developers assume that today all synchronization takes place over Wi-Fi. The cord is necessary for those who plan to connect the set-top box to the TV. There is an HDMI connector for connecting to a TV in Apple TV 2.
Unfortunately, the memory capacity of the new device was reduced, the developers did not even provide information on the number of gigabytes. So it was decided to do so because the new Apple TV 2 is designed for a lot of work over the Internet. The iTunes Store lets you rent or buy content you want to watch. Apple TV 2 also comes with an Apple remote control.
The new Apple TV 2 has the ability to read the same number of codecs as its predecessor: H.264, M-JPEG and Mpeg4 formats. A special feature is that the picture format has now been reduced to 720P. Those. any file with a resolution such as 1080P (Blu-ray) is automatically converted. The undoubted advantage is the possibility of broadcasting sound in Dolby Digital 5.1.
There is a fly in the ointment in all the variety of pluses: the content offered by the iTunes Store is more than limited for the demanding user. The cost of programs and films is small, from 99 cents. But their choice, unfortunately, is not very large. The plus, of course, is that the Store quickly responds to user requirements, so the new films and music industry will not keep you waiting long.
