Apple TV (3rd Generation) Specs (3rd Gen/Early 2012, MD199LL/A, AppleTV3,1, A1427, 2528) @ EveryMac.com

Apple TV (3rd Generation) Specs

Identifiers: 3rd Gen/Early 2012 - MD199LL/A - AppleTV3,1 - A1427 - 2528

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Apple TV (3rd Gen) The Apple TV (3rd Generation/Early 2012) looks identical to the second generation model, but has a more powerful processor and twice the RAM and accordingly is capable of supporting 1080p video rather than just 720p like its predecessor.

The third generation Apple TV makes it easy to rent or purchase movies and TV shows from Apple as well as stream or mirror movies, shows, photos and other content from an iPod, iPhone or iPad as well as from a Mac or PC. It has built-in support for iCloud, Netflix, YouTube and Flickr along with other services.

It is powered by a single core 32 nm Apple A5 processor and runs a variant of the iOS that powers the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad models, although it does not formally run the iOS and cannot run iOS applications either.

Connectivity includes HDMI, optical audio, 10/100Base-T Ethernet, and a single Micro-USB port "for service and diagnostics" (and hacking) as well as 802.11a/b/g/n wireless networking.

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Introduction Date:

March 7, 2012*

Discontinued Date:

March 10, 2013*

Details:

The "Introduction Date" refers to the date a model was introduced via press release. The "Discontinued Date" refers to the date a model either was replaced by a subsequent system or production otherwise ended.

*It first shipped in the US on March 16, 2012. On January 29, 2013, a slightly revised Apple TV 3rd Generation (AppleTV3,2) model first appeared in FCC filings and it started to ship on or around March 10, 2013.

Also see: All Macs introduced in 2012.

Processors:

Geekbench:

N/A

Details:

Geekbench 2 benchmarks reflect results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better. Individual user-submitted benchmarks can vary, but an average can be useful to get an idea of the relative performance of different Macs. You also might be interested in combing through all Geekbench user-submissions for Macs with the AppleTV3,1 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.

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Processor Speed:

1 GHz*

Processor Type:

Apple A5

Details:

*Apple states that the third generation Apple TV has a single core Apple A5 processor of unspecified clockspeed. However, third-party teardown and analysis determined that it actually is a 32 nm 1 GHz Apple A5 (APL2498, S5L8942) processor that has two cores, but one core is disabled.

Custom Speeds:

N/A

Architecture:

N/A

Details:

N/A

Processor Upgrade:

Soldered

FPU:

Integrated

Details:

The Apple A5 processor is soldered and cannot be upgraded.

System Bus Speed:

N/A

Cache Bus Speed:

N/A

Details:

ROM/Firmware Type:

N/A

EFI Architecture:

N/A

Details:

L1 Cache:

N/A

L2/L3 Cache:

N/A

Details:

N/A

RAM Type:

Onboard

Min. RAM Speed:

N/A

Details:

N/A

Standard RAM:

512 MB*

Maximum RAM:

512 MB*

Details:

*Apple does not specify the amount of RAM onboard. However, third-parties have confirmed that it has 512 MB of RAM like other iOS devices that support 1080p video.

Also see: Actual Max RAM of All G3 & Later Macs.

Motherboard RAM:

512 MB

RAM Slots:

None

Details:

Video Card:

N/A

VRAM Type:

N/A

Details:

N/A

Standard VRAM:

N/A

Maximum VRAM:

N/A

Details:

The video cannot be upgraded.

Display Support:

Single Display*

Resolution Support:

Multiple*

Details:

The third generation Apple TV requires a "high-definition TV with HDMI and [that is] capable of 1080p or 720p at 60/50Hz."

Also see: How do you connect the black second and third generation Apple TV models to a television?

2nd Display Support:

None

2nd Max. Resolution:

N/A

Details:

The Apple TV can only be connected to a single television.

Standard Hard Drive:

None*

Int. HD Interface:

N/A

Details:

*Officially, the third generation Apple TV has no internal storage. However, third-parties have determined that this model actually has 8 GB of flash memory to cache content, just like the second generation Apple TV.

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Standard Optical:

None

Standard Disk:

None

Details:

No Apple TV plays CDs or DVDs.

Standard Modem:

None

Standard Ethernet:

10/100Base-T

Details:

This Apple TV has a "wired" 10/100Base-T Ethernet port as well as 802.11n wireless capabilities.

Standard AirPort:

802.11a/b/g/n

Standard Bluetooth:

None

Details:

The third generation Apple TV has built-in support for 802.11a/b/g/n.

Also see: What is 802.11n? How is it different from 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11a?

USB Ports:

1 (Micro-USB)

Firewire Ports:

None

Details:

Apple reports that the single Micro-USB port is "for service and diagnostics".

Expansion Slots:

None

Expansion Bays:

None

Details:

The Apple TV models have no expansion slots or bays. It is not designed to be upgraded by end users.

Incl. Keyboard:

None

Incl. Input:

None*

Details:

This Apple TV ships with an Aluminum Apple Remote. It also has a single Micro-USB port that Apple reports is "for service and diagnostics" (as well as hacking).

Case Type:

Cuboid

Form Factor:

Apple TV (2nd Gen)

Details:

Uses a tiny 3.9 inch by 3.9 inch, 0.9 inch tall case.

Apple Order No:

MD199LL/A

Apple Subfamily:

3rd Gen/Early 2012

Details:

The Apple order number should be unique to this system.

Apple Model No:

A1427 (EMC 2528)

Model ID:

AppleTV3,1

Details:

These identifiers are unique to this specific Apple TV.

Also see: All Macs with the A1427 Model Number, the 2528 EMC Number, and the AppleTV3,1 Model Identifier.

For more about these identifiers and how to locate them on each Mac, please refer to EveryMac.com's Mac Identification section.

Battery Type:

Unknown

Battery Life:

N/A

Details:

N/A

Pre-Installed MacOS:

iOS 5.1*

Maximum MacOS:

Current

Details:

*Apple does not formally specify what operating system this third generation Apple TV uses, but it was pre-installed with a modified version of iOS 5.1. It is not capable of running iOS applications, however.

Minimum Windows:

N/A

Maximum Windows:

N/A

Details:

N/A

MacOS 9 Support:

None

Windows Support:

None

Details:

N/A

Dimensions:

3.9 x 3.9 x 0.9

Avg. Weight:

0.6 lbs. (0.27 kg)

Details:

In inches - height x width x depth (98 mm x 98 mm x 23 mm)

Original Price (US):

US$99

Est. Current Retail:

US$60-US$80

Details:

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Video (Monitor):

1 (HDMI)

Floppy (Ext.):

None

Details:

The third generation Apple TV models have a single HDMI port.

ADB:

None

SCSI:

None

Details:

N/A

Serial (Standard):

None

Serial (Geoport):

None

Details:

N/A

USB:

1 (Micro-USB)

Firewire:

None

Details:

Apple reports that the single Micro-USB port is "for service and diagnostics".

Modem:

None

Ethernet:

1 (RJ-45)

Details:

One 10/100Base-T Ethernet port.

S-Video Input:

None

S-Video Output:

None

Details:

N/A

Microphone:

None

Sound In:

None

Details:

N/A

Sound Out:

Headphone:

None

Details:

*The third generation Apple TV models have an optical audio out port.

Security (Lock):

None

Joystick (PC):

N/A

Details:

N/A

Power:

Power Adapter:

N/A

Details:

The Apple TV has a built-in 6-watt universal power supply.

Global original prices for the TV (3rd Generation) in 24 different countries and territories follow; organized alphabetically by region.

For global original prices for Intel Macs in one particular country on a single page, please refer to EveryMac.com's Global Original Prices section.

Original Prices - North America

Canada:

C$109

United States:

US$99

Original Prices - Europe

Austria:

€109

Belgium:

€119

Denmark:

DKK 849

Finland:

€109

France:

€109

Germany:

€109

Ireland:

€109

Italy:

€109

Netherlands:

€89

Norway:

NOK 679

Portugal:

€89

Spain:

€109

Sweden:

SEK 899

Switzerland:

CHF 109

United Kingdom:

£99

Original Prices - Asia

China:

N/A

Hong Kong:

HK$788

Japan:

¥8,800

Singapore:

S$148

Taiwan:

NT$3,690

Original Prices - Australia & New Zealand

Australia:

A$109

New Zealand:

NZ$159

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