Apple TV (2nd Generation) Specs (2nd Gen, MC572LL/A, AppleTV2,1, A1378, 2411): EveryMac.com

Apple TV (2nd Generation) Specs

Identifiers: 2nd Gen - MC572LL/A - AppleTV2,1 - A1378 - 2411

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Apple TV (2nd Gen) Packed in a minute -- 3.9 inch by 3.9 inch by 0.9 inch -- black hockey puck-esq case, the Apple TV (Second Generation/Late 2010/Black) was designed to make it easy to rent movies and TV shows from Apple as well as stream movies, shows, photos and other content from a Mac, PC, iPod, iPhone or iPad all at 720p and 30 FPS (it does not support 1080p). It has built-in support for Netflix, YouTube, Flickr and MobileMe streaming as well.

In a significant departure from the original Apple TV, the second generation model was made for streaming and rentals alone -- there is no advertised internal storage and no option to buy content -- but it did not require a Mac or PC for "tethering" either.

It is powered by an Apple A4 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. It cannot be updated beyond Apple TV Software Update 6.2.1.

Connectivity includes HDMI, optical audio, 10/100Base-T Ethernet, and a single Micro-USB port "for service and diagnostics" -- and hacking, no doubt -- as well as 802.11a/b/g/n wireless networking.

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Introduction Date:

September 1, 2010*

Discontinued Date:

March 7, 2012

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.

*Please note that this model was introduced on September 1, 2010 but it started to ship on September 28, 2010.

Also see: All Macs introduced in 2010.

Processors:

Geekbench:

N/A

Details:

The Geekbench 2 benchmark does not support this Apple TV. 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 Apple devices. You also might be interested in combing through all Geekbench user-submissions for Apple devices with the AppleTV2,1 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.

To dynamically compare Geekbench results from different Macs side-by-side, please see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison.

Processor Speed:

1 GHz*

Processor Type:

Apple A4

Details:

*Apple states that the second generation Apple TV has an Apple A4 processor (S5L8930) but does not specify the clockspeed. However, it is a variable speed processor with a maximum clockspeed of 1 GHz and it commonly runs around 750 MHz to 800 MHz.

Also see: What type of processor does the black second generation Apple TV use? Can it be upgraded?

Processor Upgrade:

Soldered

FPU:

Integrated

Details:

The Apple A4 processor in this Apple TV is soldered to the motherboard 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:

256 MB*

Maximum RAM:

256 MB

Details:

*Apple does not specify the amount of RAM onboard. However, in its customary "teardown," iFixit determined that it has 256 MB of RAM onboard, just like the iPod touch (4th Gen).

Also see: How much RAM of what type does the black second generation Apple TV support? Can it be upgraded?

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

Motherboard RAM:

256 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*

Native Resolution:

Multiple*

Details:

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

Also see: How do you connect the black second generation Apple TV 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 Storage:

8 GB SSD*

Storage Interface:

N/A

Details:

*Officially, the second generation Apple TV has no internal storage. However, in its customary "teardown," iFixit determined that it actually has 8 GB of flash memory to cache content during streaming. It no doubt will be used by clever hackers for onboard storage as well.

Also see: How much storage does the black second generation Apple TV contain? Can it be upgraded?

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 Apple TV has built-in support for AirPort Extreme (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:

Apple Remote*

Details:

This Apple TV shipped 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:

MC572LL/A

Apple Subfamily:

2nd Gen

Details:

The Apple order number should be unique to this system.

Apple Model No:

A1378 (EMC 2411)

Model ID:

AppleTV2,1

Details:

These identifiers are unique to this specific Apple TV.

Also see: All Apple devices with the A1378 Model Number, the 2411 EMC Number, and the AppleTV2,1 Model Identifier.

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

Pre-Installed OS:

Apple TV 4.1*

Maximum OS:

Apple TV 6.2.1*

Details:

*Apple does not formally specify what operating system the second generation Apple TV uses, but it was pre-installed with a modified version of iOS 4.1 and cannot be updated beyond Apple TV Software Update 6.2.1. It is not capable of running standard iOS applications or the later "tvOS."

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$25-US$50

Details:

Please note that on average the estimated current retail pricing of used systems is updated twice a year (please refer to the date on the bottom of the page for the date last updated).

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Video (Monitor):

1 (HDMI)

Floppy (Ext.):

None

Details:

The second generation Apple TV has a single HDMI port.

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.

Microphone:

None

Sound In:

None

Details:

N/A

Sound Out:

Headphone:

None

Details:

*The second generation Apple TV has 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 Apple TV (2nd Generation) in 34 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 & South America

Canada:

C$119

Brazil:

N/A

Mexico:

MXN $1499

United States:

US$99

Original Prices - Europe

Austria:

€119

Belgium:

N/A

Denmark:

DKK 949

Finland:

€119

France:

€119

Germany:

€119

Ireland:

€119

Italy:

€119

Luxembourg:

N/A

Netherlands:

€119

Norway:

NOK 850

Portugal:

€119

Spain:

€119

Sweden:

SEK 1.985

Switzerland:

CHF 129

United Kingdom:

£99

Original Prices - Asia

China:

N/A

Hong Kong:

N/A

India:

N/A

Indonesia:

N/A

Japan:

¥8,800

Korea:

N/A

Malaysia:

N/A

The Philippines:

N/A

Singapore:

N/A

Taiwan:

N/A

Thailand:

N/A

Vietnam:

N/A

Original Prices - Australia & New Zealand

Australia:

A$129

New Zealand:

NZ$169

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