New Apple TV?

johndoejohndoes · Nov 8, 2012, 02:23 PM

I've never bought an Apple TV before and I'm thinking about buying one now. I have a question though...how often does Apple upgrade it? Is there really a feature/option missing that they'll throw in next update like they do with every iPhone or does it seem maxed out for upgrades?

EricByer · Nov 8, 2012, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by johndoejohndoes

I've never bought an Apple TV before and I'm thinking about buying one now. I have a question though...how often does Apple upgrade it? Is there really a feature/option missing that they'll throw in next update like they do with every iPhone or does it seem maxed out for upgrades?

Personally, I think the Apple TV 3 is great feature wise as it stands right now. Mirroring was a fun addition with 10.8 though, assuming you've a Mac to take advantage of it.

colshine · Nov 8, 2012, 02:29 PM

The ATV has been getting refreshed every two years. ATV 3 (current gen) was released March/April time. Hardware wise I'm happy with my current ATV - it all depends on what you want it for.

mic j · Nov 8, 2012, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by johndoejohndoes

I've never bought an Apple TV before and I'm thinking about buying one now. I have a question though...how often does Apple upgrade it? Is there really a feature/option missing that they'll throw in next update like they do with every iPhone or does it seem maxed out for upgrades?

The hardware is pretty new and I would not expect an change any time soon. Probably, if changes do occur it will be with the firmware.

Of course...it's all just guessing!

TomTomTuning · Nov 8, 2012, 02:39 PM

Release dates:

Apple TV: January 8, 2007
Apple TV 2: September 1, 2010
Apple TV 3: March 7, 2012

boomhower · Nov 8, 2012, 05:49 PM

I wouldn't expect another one for quite a while. There's not a lot they can add to it right now. Until something changes in either technology I don't see them doing anything with it.

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johndoejohndoes macrumors 65816 Join Date: May 2010	New Apple TV? I've never bought an Apple TV before and I'm thinking about buying one now. I have a question though...how often does Apple upgrade it? Is there really a feature/option missing that they'll throw in next update like they do with every iPhone or does it seem maxed out for upgrades?
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colshine macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: UK	The ATV has been getting refreshed every two years. ATV 3 (current gen) was released March/April time. Hardware wise I'm happy with my current ATV - it all depends on what you want it for. __________________  2011 MBP 15 inch \|  iPad 3 \|  iPhone 5 \|  TV 3
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TomTomTuning macrumors regular Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Central PA	Release dates: Apple TV: January 8, 2007 Apple TV 2: September 1, 2010 Apple TV 3: March 7, 2012 __________________ 2010 2.8GHz MacPro, 2010 2.66GHz 15" MacBook Pro, 32GB iPhone 5, 16GB iPad 3, 2nd Gen AppleTV
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boomhower macrumors 6502a Join Date: Oct 2011	I wouldn't expect another one for quite a while. There's not a lot they can add to it right now. Until something changes in either technology I don't see them doing anything with it. __________________ 2011 Macbook Pro 15 iPad 2 iPhone 5
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