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Apple TV (1st Generation)

2007 · iPhone era Apple TV

Introduced

2007

Original price

$ 299

Processor

Intel Pentium M (Dothan, Ultra Low Voltage)

Original OS

Apple TV software (requires Mac OS X 10.3.9+ or Windows XP SP2 with iTunes 7.1)

Colors

Silver

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2007

2020

2026

Pre-Mac

Mac era

iMac era

iPod era

iPhone era

Silicon

Processor

ProcessorIntel Pentium M (Dothan, Ultra Low Voltage)

Speed1 GHz

Architecture32-bit

Cache2 MB L2

System bus400 MHz

Memory & graphics

Standard RAM256 MB

RAM typeDDR2 SDRAM

GPUNVIDIA GeForce Go 7300

VRAM64 MB GDDR3 SDRAM

Video outHDMI and component video (480p or 720p)

Storage

Storage40 GB or 160 GB hard drive

Connectivity

USBOne USB 2.0 port (for service and diagnostics)

Ethernet10/100BASE-T Ethernet

Wi-Fi802.11b/g/n

Audio outOptical and RCA stereo audio (Dolby Pro Logic)

InfraredIR receiver (Apple Remote)

Software

Original OSApple TV software (requires Mac OS X 10.3.9+ or Windows XP SP2 with iTunes 7.1)

Included peripheralsApple Remote (white)

Power

Weight2.4 lbs

Dimensions1.1 in H x 7.7 in W x 7.7 in D

Power consumption48 watts

Identifiers

Model IDAppleTV1,1

Model N°A1218

EMC2123

Order N°MA711LL/A

Lifecycle

Introduced2007

Discontinued2010

History

Announced in September 2006, the Apple TV represented Apple's first official entry into the set-top box market (prototypes of a PPC 603-based media player that was never commercialized dating back to the late nineties occasionally resurface). Running a custom and closed compilation of Mac OS X (based on v10.4.7), the Apple TV allowed streaming of audio and video from any iTunes-equipped computer on the local network, serving as a unique FrontRow-style interface for all computers in the home. In addition to audio and video content on the network, the Apple TV could also play selected YouTube videos (reencoded in h.264) and movie trailers from Apple's website. The Apple TV could be connected to any widescreen television via HDMI or component video, supported analog and digital audio through RCA and optical S/PDIF outputs, and supported resolutions from 480p to 720p. The 40 GB model was sold for 299 US dollars, while a 160 GB version was available on order for 399 US dollars.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_TV_(device) · Wikipedia

Trivia

• The 2006 Apple TV was based on a customized version of Mac OS X 10.4.7 and represented Apple's first official entry into the digital set-top box market, although unreleased prototypes from the 1990s did exist. • The device functioned as a home media center, allowing streaming of audio and video from any iTunes-equipped computer on the local network with a unified FrontRow-style interface for the entire home. • The original prices were extremely competitive: $299 for the 40 GB model and $399 for the 160 GB model, with support for resolutions up to 720p and HDMI connectivity, component video, and S/PDIF digital audio.

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