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Revision as of 04:44, 10 June 2012
- This is the page for the original Apple TV 1 (silver). For the Apple TV 2/3 (black) see: Apple TV (iOS)
Template:Information appliance Apple TV 1 (silver) is no longer available from Apple, but can be purchased from alternative sources (eBay, kijiji, craigslist, etc.).
It is highly recommended that you replace the WiFi card with a Broadcom Crystal HD to enable playback of HD videos.
It is also highly recommended that you consider installing a linux-based OS install with XBMC for various reasons.
Installing XBMC
- HOW-TO:Install XBMC on Apple TV 1 - using the original ATV OS (modified Mac OS X), so you keep all the old features and gain XBMC as an application on the menu.
- HOW-TO:Install XBMC on Apple TV 1 (Linux) - Replaces the OS for better performance, and is also required for using versions of XBMC after v11.
Frequently Asked Questions
- See: Apple TV 1/FAQ
Hardware
Remote
Broadcom Crystal HD
USB
With the USB port enabled on the Apple TV 1, a user can have several devices (USB hubs work great) such as keyboards, mice, hard drives, card readers, IR receivers, bluetooth dongles, wifi dongles, TV tuners, and more.
Wifi
Hard drive
Apple TV 1 uses a 2.5 inch PATA hard drive that is easily upgradable. It can also be removed completely, having the ATV1 boot directly from a USB drive, in order to make system even more silent and use less heat/energy (results may vary depending on USB drive).