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==Availability==
==Availability==
Apple TV 1 (silver) is no longer available from Apple, but can be purchased from alternative sources (eBay, kijiji, craigslist, etc.).
Apple TV 1 (silver) is no longer available from Apple, but can be purchased from alternative sources (eBay, kijiji, craigslist, etc.). If a unit is found in good condition, it makes for an excellent XBMC HTPC. If found for a good price (common as people are updating to the newer ATV2/3), such as $80-ish USD, it's also an excellent deal.


== Installing XBMC ==
== Installing XBMC ==

Revision as of 05:41, 17 June 2013

This is the page for the original Apple TV 1 (silver). For the Apple TV 2 (black) see: Apple TV (iOS)

Template:Information appliance The original silver Apple TV is actually a low-powered x86 Intel computer. Originally, XBMC was installable on the original ATV OS (not to be confused with iOS), but now requires the installation of a Linux-based OS to unlock the full potential of the unit. When also combined with the Broadcom Crystal HD card, the older ATV 1 is actually more powerful than the newer ATV 2 and 3, which are based on ARM processors. ATV 1 + BCHD can decode nearly any video and output a true 1080P signal.

Availability

Apple TV 1 (silver) is no longer available from Apple, but can be purchased from alternative sources (eBay, kijiji, craigslist, etc.). If a unit is found in good condition, it makes for an excellent XBMC HTPC. If found for a good price (common as people are updating to the newer ATV2/3), such as $80-ish USD, it's also an excellent deal.

Installing XBMC

HD video decoding

It is highly recommended that you replace the WiFi card with a Broadcom Crystal HD to enable playback of HD videos. WiFi can be replaced using a USB dongle.

Broadcom Crystal HD

Frequently Asked Questions

See: Apple TV 1/FAQ

Remote

Apple remote.jpg


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 (drive isn't loud, but YMMV).