By: Kimberly Richardson

Apple TV was originally released in a 40GB model on March 21, 2007

A 160GB model was released on May 31, 2007

The 40 GB model was discontinues on September 14, 2009

second-generation Apple TV was unveiled during an Apple press conference on September 1, 2010

Standard rentals $2.99

HD movies $3.99 30 day to start the

movie› After started watch

as many times as wanted for 24 hours

Rotten Tomatoes › Movie reviews from

critics

Rent TV shows for $.99 30 days to watch the show Keep for 48 hours after starting Commercial free In HD

Upload photos, music, and videos from your computer wirelessly

Make slide shows and add soundtracks from your itunes library

Access your itunes account from your TV

Size › The new apple tv is ¼ the size of the old one

HD Quality› The old version broadcasted movies in 720P

and supports output resolutions up to 1080p › the new version shows in 720P

Power Supply› Old version had an external power supply› New version has an internal power supply

Netflix › Old generation did not offer nexflix

Computer must be on to access information› The new generation requires you computer to be on to access the

information such as music› The old version stored the music for any time access

Price › Old version $200› New version $99

Input and Output› New-HDMI, optical audio, microUSB, and Ethernet › Old-HDMI, component video, optical audio, analog audio, USB 2.0

and Ethernet

http://www.digitaltrends.com/home-theater/new-apple-tv-vs-old-apple-tv-whats-changed/

http://www.apple.com/appletv/