Apple TV (3rd Gen, 2012/2013)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 1010 user reviews of Apple TV (3rd Gen, 2012/2013) from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the software and design. The price and usability are also appreciated, but comments are divided on the reliability.

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89% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 6605 user reviews of Apple TV (3rd Gen, 2012/2013) from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the design and software. The connectivity and price also get good views.

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91% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Edward Chester (trustedreviews.com)

Apple TV 2012

Brilliant, so long as you're happy sticking to the Apple way.

Simple setup and easy to use ; Slick, fast interface ; Easy access to a wealth of content ; AirPlay is brilliant

Prices for content aren't very competitive ; Can't easily plug in your own media to playback ; No iPlayer so must pay for BBC content

So with such a limited feature set, what can the Apple TV do?

Apr, 2012

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Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)

Apple TV (2014) review

The ideal streaming partner for Apple users, but not much choice for anybody else

Smooth operation Excellent integration (for Apple devices)

Limited app options Too closed for non-Apple users

The Apple TV is a gorgeous piece of kit, and for those who have bought into Apple’s way everything is lovely. But we don’t think that’s enough anymore, especially when similar money buys more versatile options, such as the Roku 3. Loosen up, eh, Apple?...

Mar, 2015

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Apple TV (2012) review

The new Apple TV has a new interface and glorious 1080p content

Sparkling 1080p video quality ; Smooth streaming playback ; Great simple interface

No free content ; No Lovefilm ; Laborious keyboard set-up

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Expert review by (whathifi.com)

Apple TV 40GB Network Media Player overview

APPLE TV SET TOP BOX

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Expert review by : David Ludlow (expertreviews.co.uk)

Apple TV (3rd generation) review - a bargain at just £59

Compact and great value with lots of online content, the Apple TV 3rd gen keeps on getting better

The new Apple TV (4th generation) is an impressive bit of kit but we're yet to find a must-have app on it unless you're interested in playing games on your TV. At this price, the Apple TV 3rd gen is a good pick for most Apple device users and is a...

Jun, 2016

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Expert review by : Barry Collins (techadvisor.co.uk)

Apple TV 2014 review

The Apple TV is almost the forgotten child of the Apple family, having last seen a major refresh back in March 2012. That's not to say the hardware is showing its age – it's still as sleek and powerful as anything else on the market, with full 1080p...

From a technical point of view, the Apple TV is as slick and neatly designed as you'd expect from Apple. However, its reliance upon iTunes and Netflix is frustrating for users outside the US, and the Apple TV won't live up to its considerable potential...

Oct, 2014

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Expert review by : Simon Jary (techadvisor.co.uk)

Apple TV review (2012)

Actually, and to the disappointment of industry disruptors everywhere, it measured less than an inch in height and under 4 inches in width and depth. Indeed it was the same shape and size as the previous Apple TV, and not so dissimilar in features either.

Apple TV is a sexy little box that sits unobtrusively next to your television, giving you easy access to a wide range of (albeit expensive) iTunes movie and TV series downloads. You can stream your photos, videos and music from your computer, iPad,...

Apr, 2012

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Expert review by : Niall Magennis (cnet.co.uk)

Apple TV (2012) review

If at first you don't succeed, try, try again. That seems to be the motto for Apple with the Apple TV, which Steve Jobs once described as his hobby. The latest model retains the tiny form factor of the second generation player, but it improves on it by...

Compact design; 1080p resolution playback; Beautiful menu system; Netflix support.

Lacks key UK services like BBC iPlayer; Doesn't support non-Apple formats like Xvid and MKV video files.

Beautifully designed and incredibly easy to use, Apple TV is a top-notch product for those who are happy to rely on iTunes and Netflix for their TV and movie content. However, it still lacks support for UK services such as BBC iPlayer, which is...

Mar, 2012

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Apple TV review

Although the previous Apple TV was pretty slick to use, its lowly 720p output counted against it. For the 2012 new Apple TV, things have changed and it's now a Full HD 1080p video streamer.

Works brilliantly and smoothly with online movies and TV programmes, while AirPlay makes it at home on an Apple network. The limited file support and lack of UPnP support is still a little disappointing, though

Mar, 2012

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Expert review by : Matt Egan , Global Editorial Director (macworld.co.uk)

Apple TV review (third gen, 2012), updated for 2017

The 2012 edition of the Apple TV, a connected set-top box that offers access to iTunes TV shows and movies, as well as content from Netflix, Youtube and Vimeo, has been discontinued, but it's still possible to pick one up second hand. Does the...

Relatively inexpensive set-top box ; Easy to use ; Stylish

Not much content ; Really ties you into iTunes

There is a lot to like about the third-gen Apple TV. It's well-built and easy to use. But it offers access to a limited range of content; the Apple TV - at least in the UK - still doesn't offer the variety of content offered by much of the competition....

Mar, 2022

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