Apple TV (3rd Generation, Early 2013) Specs (3rd Gen, MD199LL/A, AppleTV3,2, A1469, 2633): EveryMac.com

Apple TV (3rd Generation, Early 2013) Specs

Identifiers: 3rd Gen - MD199LL/A - AppleTV3,2 - A1469 - 2633

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Apple TV (3rd Gen) The Apple TV (3rd Generation, Early 2013, AppleTV3,2) model was first discovered by Engadget via an FCC filing on January 29, 2013. As first reported and disassembled by MacRumors, it began to actually ship on or around March 10, 2013.

Compared to the model it quietly replaced, it has a smaller 28 nm version of the Apple A5 processor (S5L8947), different identifiers, and supports Peer-to-Peer AirPlay (running Apple TV Software Update 7.0 or later). Consequently, EveryMac.com has documented it as its own model, accordingly.

Like the earlier Apple TV (3rd Generation), it has 512 MB of RAM and is capable of supporting 1080p video.

Both third generation Apple TV models make 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 like Apple TV+.

This model runs a variant of the iOS that powers the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad models, although it does not formally run the iOS and it cannot run iOS applications either.

Connectivity includes HDMI, optical audio, 10/100Base-T Ethernet, a single Micro-USB port "for service and diagnostics" (and hacking), and 802.11a/b/g/n wireless networking as well as Bluetooth 4 (after the Apple TV 6.1 update).

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Introduction Date:

January 29, 2013*

Discontinued Date:

October 3, 2016**

Details:

The "Introduction Date" typically refers to the date a model was introduced via press release and the "Discontinued Date" refers to the date a model either was replaced by a subsequent system or production otherwise ended. However, no press release was issued for this model.

*This model was first discovered by Engadget on January 29, 2013 via an FCC filing. As first noted by MacRumors, it began to actually ship on or around March 10, 2013.

**As first spotted by 9to5Mac, Apple sent an email via its education channel formally discontinuing this model on October 3, 2016.

Also see: All Macs introduced in 2013.

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 AppleTV3,2 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 A5

Details:

*Apple states that the third generation Apple TV has a single core Apple A5 processor of unspecified clockspeed. However, a third-party teardown determined that it actually is a 28 nm 1 GHz Apple A5 (S5L8947) processor.

Processor Upgrade:

Soldered

FPU:

Integrated

Details:

The Apple A5 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:

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*

Native Resolution:

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 Storage:

8 GB SSD*

Storage Interface:

N/A

Details:

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

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:

Details:

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

*After the Apple TV 6.1 update, the third-generation Apple TV supports "Bluetooth discovery" of select devices using the Bluetooth 4 standard.

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 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

Details:

Both Apple TV 3rd Gen models share the same order number.

Apple Model No:

A1469 (EMC 2633)

Model ID:

AppleTV3,2

Details:

These identifiers are unique to this specific Apple TV.

Also see: All Apple devices with the A1469 Model Number, the 2633 EMC Number, and the AppleTV3,2 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 6.1*

Maximum OS:

Apple TV 7.5*

Details:

*Apple does not formally specify what operating system this third generation Apple TV uses, but it first was pre-installed with a modified version of iOS 6.1. It is not capable of running 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:

*On March 9, 2015, Apple cut the price to US$69.

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 third generation Apple TV models have 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 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 Apple TV (3rd Generation, Early 2013) 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$109

Brazil:

R$399

Mexico:

MXN $1499

United States:

US$99*

Original Prices - Europe

Austria:

€109

Belgium:

€109

Denmark:

DKK 849

Finland:

€110

France:

€109

Germany:

€109

Ireland:

€109

Italy:

€109

Luxembourg:

€103,59

Netherlands:

€111

Norway:

NOK 799

Portugal:

€109

Spain:

€112

Sweden:

SEK 1.029

Switzerland:

CHF 109

United Kingdom:

£99

Original Prices - Asia

China:

N/A

Hong Kong:

HK$788

India:

N/A

Indonesia:

Rp 1,499,000

Japan:

¥8,800

Korea:

N/A

Malaysia:

RM 349

The Philippines:

PHP 4,990

Singapore:

S$148

Taiwan:

NT$3,690

Thailand:

N/A

Vietnam:

VND 2,399,000

Original Prices - Australia & New Zealand

Australia:

A$109

New Zealand:

NZ$159

If you have additional original prices for this model, please get in touch. Thank you.

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